Pregnancy Update

I went to the doctor for my regular checkup on Tuesday May 25th. My weight was the same, urine check was good, Baby Junkin heartbeat was nice and strong...But....My blood pressure was high. I had felt bad and Sunday and Monday and was having terrible headaches so I figured it was up and I was right. Dr. Whittle started me on some meds and told me to take it easy and to return to see him in one week. I started the medication that night and for the next few days I felt terrible, had no energy and just wanted to sleep.



I went back to the doctor on Tuesday June 1st. Blood pressure was much better, I lost 4lbs (which was maybe fluid, unsure really), urine check great, and heartbeat was wonderful.. Baby Junkin was moving around a lot and didn't want to be still so we could hear the heart beat..So ready to be able to feel that movement. Dr. Whittle was very pleased with everything. I have felt much better. He told me to continue taking it easy and to keep check on BP. He wanted to see me again in a week, but he will be out of town for a few days and is booked the first few days he is back so I will go on June 14th for my check up and for the ULTRASOUND! I can't wait, so ready to give this baby a name and start buying stuff!



Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 17 weeks

Weeks Size of baby: 5 in long and 5 oz.. Baby Junkin is about the size of a turnip

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Lost 4lbs

Maternity Clothes: I can still wear most of my regular clothes, but maternity pants/jeans are much more comfortable. I did buy a few maternity tops b/c they are longer and cover up the maternity pants. I wear mostly scrubs during the day and most of them are big anyways so, so far so good in scrubs.

Gender: Don't know, will find out June 14...Jason says boy for some reason, I really thought girl at first, but have been thinking boy lately, so we will see.

Movement: No :( not yet, but so ready too.. Dr. W said it wouldn't be much longer.

Sleep: No problem sleeping, just CRAZY dreams.

Symptoms: CRAZY dreams, frequent potty breaks, and some heartburn

Best Moment this week: getting to hear the heartbeat at the doctor on Tuesday.

What I am looking forward to: My next appt. on June 14th so we can name this baby and check myself to make sure I am doing okay.. As much as I want everything to be okay with the baby and have a healthy pregnancy I want myself to be okay also.
Just keep me/us in your prayers.

Memorial Day Weekend

On Saturday Jason and I headed to his parents house for some fun in the sun. Jeremy and the boys came for the weekend while Nina had to work..we missed you Nina. Michael, Jana, Colin, Heather, Bo, Kyndal, Emma, Drew, Sayonia, Caleb, and Sarah all came and enjoyed the pool and homemade icecream.

Sawyer and Michael

Jana and Bronner ready to get in the pool

Bronner and Uncle Jason (water was a little cool at first)

Bronner enjoying his float

Emma having fun playing around the pool

Emma playing in the float

Bronner with Neese ready for another fun day in the pool

On Monday Memorial Day we went back to the Junkin's for some more pool time. So nice to have a pool to get in.. Next summer should be loads of fun...There will be Bronner and Sawyer then my baby and Heathers baby, at least the adults were able to enjoy the pool one summer before all the kids arrived..Just Kidding..We woudn't have it any other way..

This Saturday we plan on heading back out to the pool so I am sure there will be more pictures to come..

Weekend Recap

Sorry this post will have no picutres..

On Friday, Jeremy, Nina, Bronner, and Sawyer came to stay the weekend at Randy and Denise's house so we decided to head over Friday night and hang out. We had not seen the boys in a while and it is so hard to believe they are growing up so fast.

On Saturday we slept late then headed into Columbus to get Mother Day Gifts then go to the InLaws. We just hung around and enjoyed time with all the family. Saturday night Colin and Heather came over to hang out with us. They are also expecting, she is due on Dec. 2nd. Hard to believe next summer there will be 4 babies at the pool. We told Randy and Denise we were all going to have to pitch in and get a play/swing set for all the kids. The weather was cool out, Bronner and Jeremy were brave and got in the pool for a few minutes, but NOT me!! It was TOO cold. Can't wait for more warm weather days to lay out at the pool and have homemade icecream.

Sunday was Mother's Day so after church we went to my Mothers house for lunch with all the family and Sunday Night we went to the Grill in Columbus for supper with Jason's mom.

Hope everyone had a great weekend. I am going to try to get better at posting my often (we will see how that goes)

Not much going on this weekend, Thursday Night is my "little" cousin Robyn's graduation from dental hygiene school and Friday and Saturday Jason and Drew have a gun show in Jackson so Sayonia and I are also going, we will be shopping all day Saturday. I am in need of maternity clothes, jeans are getting a little snug.

No Pregnancy updates, everything is going great. I have only been sick once and I am now 13 1/2 weeks. My next appt. is 05/25, can't wait!!

Have a great week everyone!

Sorry..It has been forever...

...Lots to tell..Will try to keep short and sweet.. so for our BIG NEWS...

JASON AND I ARE EXPECTING!! We found out on March 1st, was only a few weeks when we found out. I went to doctor on March 30th and had ultrasound, blood work, exam, and all the other fun things that go along with the first visit. I was 7 weeks and 5 days and due date is Nov. 11! We are very excited, I am very nervous also, but guess that is just part of it. I am 10 weeks today. I go back to doctor on April 28. I have felt fine, I did have morning sickness one morning, but that was it. I have been having some problems with my throat and went to the ENT and am having reflux, I am not having indigestion or heartburn, just reflux that I don't know I am having and it has my larynx and all that inflammed and irritated. NO fun, but am just so thankful to be pregnant that I try not to complain.
Keep us in your prayers as we travel down this new path in our lives to becoming parents!

Weekend in Memphis

Since Jason and I weren't able to go to Memphis last week, we made plans to go this weekend. I had a dentist appt. in Aberdeen with Jana and Dr. Richardson. I hadn't been to the dentist in several years and was way past due. I have one cavity and have got to have a crown, which I figured. So anyone who wants to donate to the fund can stop by Bancorp South and deposit money in my account. Haha, JK! Thanks Jana for the great cleaning.

After the dentist me, Jason, Jana, and Michael headed for Memphis. We stayed at the Marriott downtown, which was a great hotel. We got checked in and headed to Beale Street and had supper at Blues City Cafe, which was great, then left there and went to Hard Rock to have dessert. It was raining and we were walking so it made for a quick trip. When I was younger, I thought Beale Street was great, but man was I mistaken. I guess if you lived the party life then its for you, but yuck it was nasty. The place is just a street of emptiness. People are trying to fill a void in their life with drinking and who knows what else, when that is not the answer. Anyways, we then went back to hotel for sleep.

(Jana and I on the trolley headed to Beale Street)

(Jason and I on the trolley)

(Jason and I in front of Hard Rock Cafe)

(Jana and Michael)

Saturday morning we got up and had breakfast and headed to hospital to see Blythe. She was doing very well. She has been through so much and is still a trooper. She is suppose to be moved to Tupelo hospital on Tuesday for rehab. She is looking forward to coming home, but knows she has got to get well first. Thanks to Jana, Michael, and Jason for hanging out at the hospital for several hours while I was able to visit with Blythe. Please keep those prayers coming for her.
We then met up with Chris and Amy for a little shopping then had supper and headed home.
Thanks for a great weekend Jana and Michael, can't wait to plan another weekend getaway.

I want to wish Sarah Catherine a Happy Birthday this Tuesday. We are planning to go out and eat sushi to celebrate.
The kids are off for Spring Break so I am sure we will try to make plans to do something with the youth this week.
Hope everyone has a great week and God Bless.

No Pictures.....

....What kind of blogger am I. We had a great weekend and I forget to bring my camera, not one day, but two. So I will give a quick recap minus the pictures.

On Friday my long time best friend DeAnna came home for the weekend with her little girl Karsyn. Also Jeremy, Nina, and Bronner came home for the weekend. Friday night we all met up at the Roberts in Aberdeen and went to Town and Country and ate supper. We had a great time with everyone and Karsyn was just too cute eating up all kinds of food. Bronner just hung out, bless his heart, he didn't feel real well as he had shots early in the day. After supper we all went back to the Roberts' house and hung out and the girls caught up on things we have been missing out on.
On Saturday Jason and I went to Columbus High and watched Hamilton Jr. High and JV play ball. Jr. high lost, but JV won!! It was such a nice Saturday, I enjoyed being outside so much. Saturday afternoon we went to Jason's parents and met up with Jeremy, Nina, Bronner, Emily, and Jason's parents for an afternoon of grilling and eating steak and shrimp for supper. We tried planning a summer vacation, but it is hard trying to find a time that is good for everyone, might just end up going our own ways, we will just have to see.

Sunday we had a wonderful church service. The Lord is really blessing our church! Sunday night, Jason, myself, Drew, Sayonia, and Andlyn took most of the youth to Winter Jam in Tupelo. IT WAS AWESOME! We left after church and went to the mall for everyone to have lunch then arrived at the Bancorp South Arena for a several hour wait outside before the doors opened. Everyone who performed was great, but none compared to TobyMac and Diverse City, they rocked the house!!! The kids all had a great time.. Look to the youth blog in the upcoming days for some pics.
Jason and I are looking to going to Memphis this weekend. Jana and Michael are going with us.
Please continue to keep Blythe in your prayers, she has made much improvement, but still has a way to go.
DeAnna, I hope Karsyn gets to feeling better and you all stay well!

Hope God blesses each one who reads this the way he is in our lives!! GOD BLESS!

Terrible at Blogging

Hello to all...Sorry I am terrible at this posting thing, not much to write about anyways.
Jason has now started a blog for the youth group, check it out, www.hamiltonbaptistyouth.blogspot.com.

We had a snow day on Sunday which was great. We love snow, but never get it here. It was very short lived, but hey I can't complain.

I would like everyone to remember my cousin Blythe Dillard in your prayers. She was in a car accident 2 weeks ago and has been at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis in the Trauma Unit. She is doing well considering all she has been through. She has had multiple surgeries and still has one of two to go. She is 24 y/o and has a 3 y/o daughter and they both really need our prayers.

Our plans for the weekend were to originally to go to Memphis and see Blythe, but I think we have decided to wait and go next weekend. Hopefully she will have a better week next week and will feel up to company.
My good friend DeAnna is coming home this weekend, so maybe we can get together and catch up on things.

Hope everyone has had a great week and has a great and safe weekend. God Bless!!