Dancing Baby

We had our 4th ultrasound today! We are almost 11 weeks. Kyle and Erin came with me and it was the most amazing thing we've ever seen! Our baby was pretty still with a strong heartbeat... then my doctor had me lay down and when I did she/he was dancing up a storm. It was simply the best! Little arms and legs moving a mile a minute... very playful like. I loved it. I can't wait for two weeks! I get to see him/her again!!

Here is the link to our Dancing Baby You Tube video.  Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC-tLKpY1qI&feature=email

An Offer!

We finally got an offer on our house today! Kyle, Josh, Er and I are meeting tonight over some sushi to discuss the contract they have written up. Not everything is the way we'd like it currently, but hopefully we can straighten some things out so that all parties are content. They don't want to close until mid August which is actually perfect because we won't be ready to move into our house until July or so-- assuming our dream  house works out. :) 

Blissfully Pregnant!

I am overjoyed to finally post our good news! Kyle and I are 10 weeks pregnant and we couldn't be happier! I've already had 3 ultrasounds and I have another on Thursday. The baby's heartbeat is 176 bpm (very strong!!) and has been growing right on schedule. I even saw him/her move a little bit. I saw 2 legs and two arms and 5 fingers on one hand. (The other hand was hiding.) 

I bought a heart doppler so anytime I get nervous I can sneak a quick listen and relax. What an amazing invention! :) 

We are due November 21! Just in time for the holidays! We are so excited to have the family to our house this year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hopefully Baby Braddy will be here before Turkey Day! 

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.