New House?

Well, we have found "The One!" We are completely in love and think we're headed in the right direction. It's a foreclosed house that is about 85% complete. It's on Sharon Hills Road and we'd be very lucky to own a house like this. It's about 3400 sq. ft.... quite large! We can definitely grow into it... and we will! We had the inspection today and only a couple minor issues were found (in addition to the ones we already knew about) so it was considered a good inspection. If all goes as desired, we will close April 15th and then the work can begin! Possibly at the end of May or beginning of June we can move in. 

Our prayer is that our current house sells so we aren't carrying two houses for too long. We are prepared to do it for a few months, but of course we hope it sells very soon!!  

For Valentine's Weekend, Kyle, Harlan, Julie and I went to the Bahamas. We stayed at the Atlantis, but where we stayed was actually called The Cove. It was pretty exclusive and I felt like a princess the whole weekend. 

We were 4 hours delayed because there was only one plane going in and out of the Bahamas from Orlando. We got there Friday evening and explored the beautiful sites. We had dinner and then Kyle and Harlan played Black Jack. It was quite a popular game for them all weekend. Saturday morning Julie and I woke up and got massages. It was amazing! I actually hugged the snuggly Bahamian woman when she was through. She gave me a big hug back-- so sweet! When we met Kyle and Harlan by the pool there was a bottle of champagne waiting for us. Then another followed immediately after the bottle was empty..... wow! The wait staff was at our beck and call! It was great! 

We sat by a pool that only people over 18 were allowed. It made it extra special and private. The first day at the pool we coincidentally sat next to people from Charlotte. To make it even more coincidental, they were neighbors with Kyle's boss. She recognized me from yoga. 

The rest of the weekend was filled with yummy dinners (Nobu and The Bohemian Club) and restful, relaxing pool sessions.... and then always followed by Black Jack... it was fun to watch!

Enjoy the pictures! 

Moving On.....

Kyle and I are doing very well. I think we learned that even though we will be excited and eager to tell our friends the next time we fall pregnant, it will remain a family secret. I think before we tell ANYONE we will have already been to the doctor to get the confirmation. 

With all that being said, my friends and family have been a wonderful support system. Even though telling them all that we miscarried was hard, they helped us in every way possible. People are good! 

We're glad we have a three day weekend. Kyle and I are going to see a movie this afternoon. I've seen more movies in the theatre in the last three weeks then I have seen in three years. It's so fun!! 

Sad News...

Sadly, Kyle and I have suffered a miscarriage. We truly didn't think this would happen to us, but together we will get through it. We have been reminding each other that there is a reason why this happened to us and only good will come from it. 

Thank goodness I had my dear sister with me today. Kyle had to go to work because he had off all last week. Erin took the day to be with me. She brought Bailey so that was a tremendous comfort. She made me tea, brought me lunch, emptied the dishwasher, and took me to the doctor and waited with me for what seemed like hours for the doctor to arrive. I very much appreciated her help and love today. 

Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers. We plan to try again soon and will do everything possible to ensure a healthy pregnancy this time around, but as with everything there are no guarantees, but we're extremely hopeful. 

Curtains Finally Went Up!

Well, we've been putting off this task for months... the task of installing and hanging curtains. We are selling our home and Beverly's insisted that this would sell the house.... she even got him a hard core drill for Christmas, (as incentive.) He did it! I think it's a big improvement! Go Kyle! He's such a studdly stud! ;-)

The Day We Found Out...

December 27th was a fantastic day! It was the day I found out that Kyle and I were expecting our first baby! The night prior I took a test and saw the faintest line that was only detected if you squinted your eyes really small. Kyle said he barely saw it, although he did see what I saw. The next morning at 5:30 A.M. I decided to retest using my first morning urine... they say it's the most concentrated with HCG. Well, low and behold, three tests later I came running into our bedroom shouting, "We did it!" I used a digital test so the word 'pregnant' read across. Thrilling! For the next hour and a half Kyle and I just laid there talking about how happy we were! Kyle is such a realist and very practical- he is still very leery about getting too excited until we're in the safe zone (12 weeks or so.)

We decided to only tell my parents and Erin and Josh right away. (We knew we were going to see Kyle's parents the next day for our Christmas visit so we could tell them in person!) Of course my parents were thrilled! They called me a few times that morning and almost every day after to "see how I'm feeling." I called them at 8:30 that morning and the call to Erin and Josh quickly followed. They took us out to lunch that day and greeted us with a beautiful bouquet of flowers.  As for our friends finding out... well, it's soooo hard to keep this a secret. It's too big and we're too happy! So many of our friends know. We have followed up our news saying how early it still is and to please keep us in your prayers. I ask anyone who is reading this to do the same. 

For Kyle's parents, I typed out "We're Pregnant! Love, Kyle and Meg" using blue and pink font. I wrapped up the gifts and gave one to Beverly and when we got to Bruce's he opened one too. They were all so excited for us! Bruce couldn't stop talking about it! 

Overall I feel good. My symptoms consist of a very dry mouth, no matter how much water I drink, very sleepy and have been taking naps and sleeping 10 hours throughout the night, sore chest, and mild dull cramping (which they say is normal.) My first Dr. appointment is Jan 13... eons away! I would love to hear the heartbeat! I sure hope I can! According to the internet, I am due Sept. 4th. I initially thought the 3rd, but when I reentered my information it came up as Sept. 4th.  It would be wonderful to deliver the baby on Kyle's birthday, Sept. 6th. I will try and hold out! 

I decided to create this blog as sort of on online journal that family and friends can view. My dear friend Mollie started thee most fantastic blog after her first baby was born and she has inspired me to do the same.  I want to remember my pregnancy because I know it will go by in a flash! I want to remember it all!!