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2009-12-11T18:31:00.003-05:00

Sorry it has been so long since I posted anything! I doubt anyone even bothers to check this site anymore! :) Everything is going great here. Kyle and I are keeping busy and excited for the baby to get here. I will be 6 months on Monday and we had another ultra sound today (see pictures below). I feel great and am really starting to feel Mason move around a lot. I love it. :) He likes to be out in front of my stomach and seems to curl up on my left side all the time- making my stomach look all misshapen. Poor baby- between Kyle and I one of us is always messing with him trying to make him kick when I am sure he is curled up for a nap. :)

I was having horrible heartburn until I figured out it was form Mason squishing my stomach. Now when I get it, if I lay on my side and he moves over it goes away. Fabulous. Let's see...I have gained about 18 pounds thus far and am feeling ok about it. I am sure I could be doing better. However, I know I could also be doing a lot worse! :) We will be coming home again for Christmas- can't wait! I love Christmas and being with family! I am also ready for some time off work, too. Well, that's about all for now...

Mason Ross Higgins

2009-12-11T18:17:00.002-05:00

Today's ultra sound- 23 weeks and 4 days. Mason has almost doubled in weight since last month- he is now 1 pound 6 ounces. He is also big and measuring due on March 31st now. I guess he hit a growth spurt because up until now every appointment he has been measuring exactly on time and schedule for April 5th due date.

Ummm, yes...he is all boy.

Mason at 19 weeks 4 days- 12 ounces and measuring due for April 5th.

Mason at 9 weeks and 4 days.

The best husband ever...

2009-10-29T08:13:00.002-04:00

I have to say, I have the best husband ever. :) He is always doing things for me. This morning was especially thoughtful though. Kyle leaves at 5:30 for PT, usually gets home about 7:30- just after I leave for work, and then showers and changes and goes back to work. Well, this morning they had a short formation and no PT. So, he got back home at 6:30. I woke up and went to get in the shower and I smelled bacon. I was like weird...I haven't been imagining smells during pregnancy- new symptom? I go downstairs to check (the vent from our kitchen runs to our bathroom) and Kyle is there cooking breakfast to surprise me! He really wanted to finish before I got downstairs, but it was still a great surprise. He is such a keeper. :)

On another note, pregnancy is MUCH better in the second trimester! I feel great and have a lot more energy than I did in the first. I still smell things but they don't make me sick anymore. I can eat all the things I used to again. Everything is going really well. I will be 18 weeks on Monday and have gained 10 pounds. eek. Still not too bad if I can manage to not gain a ton from here out. I just have images of trying to get it off after the baby comes in my head. But that doesn't keep me from eating. LOL It seems like I am always hungry.

Friday November 13th we get to find out what the baby is! We can't wait to see if there is a boy or girl in there! I will let you know asap! :)

Updates...

2009-09-24T08:56:00.006-04:00

Wow, sorry it has been so long since I posted anything! That all day nausea I was complaining about before is gone! Yay!! It only lasted a total of about three weeks. I am just over 12 weeks now and things are much better. I have a lot more energy and I feel good. However, I have pretty much become a vegetarian. I haven't been able to eat red meat for about a month and a half now. I can eat chicken occasionally if it is drowned in sauce of some kind. I pretty much exist on potatoes and pasta. :) I have gained 5 pounds so far. I can live with that. I just know more is to come...yikes!
Oh! So, I have this crazy heightened sense of smell. It is the worst thing ever. If I smell a strong smell, especially if I have not eaten, I throw up. Sadly, there is something at our house that I never noticed before and it makes me throw up EVERY time I come home. I can't figure out what it is. The smell doesn't even smell like anything I can name. Poor Kyle thinks I am a lunatic. I got one of those Lysol thingys that sprays every so many minutes- I had it on 8 but he keeps moving it to 19, Air Wicks are on every table, Glade Plug Ins, Febreeze spray, candles, I have boiled Cinnamon until Kyles eyes were tearing up, vinegar. NOTHING works. Through it all I can still smell "the smell" and it just gives Kyle a headache. Any suggestions?? I just ordered some stuff my mom found on the internet and I read that placing bowls of vinegar around the house and putting charcoal in the corners will help. LOL, so, if anyone comes to visit, you know what to expect. I am willing to try anything though- it stinks to not be able to stand being home.
On a happier note, we got to go have our first ultra sound on September 4th. At that point I was 9 weeks and 4 days. It was awesome! We could see little arms and legs. :) Then at my last doctor appointment I was able to hear the heart beat. I just can't wait for him or her to come!

Frosted Flakes and French Fries...

2009-08-25T13:27:00.002-04:00

OK, I am just over 8 weeks pregnant and seriously, the nausea is killing me! I pretty much feel nauseated all day! I went to the Dr. Friday and he did give me something to help. The only problem is if I take a whole pill, I can't stay awake. So, I take half a pill and feel OK for like 2 hours and am back to feeling crappy. Ahhhhh. I just wish I didn't have to go to work and could sleep- the only time I don't feel sick is when I am asleep.

Additionally, almost nothing sounds good food wise. At least nothing good for me. For instance, today for lunch I had frosted flakes and french fries. :( It hit the spot...unfortunately, I am sure it will also be hitting my waist!

Don't get me wrong, I am super excited to have this baby- I just wish he/she didn't have to stay in there 7 more months. :(

Baby Higgins is on the way!!

2009-08-12T13:12:00.003-04:00

So, I was going to wait until after my first official ob/gyn visit to post that Kyle and I are expecting a baby in April. However, when I realized that I had added a count down to my blog yesterday and that I have already told SEVERAL people, I decided to go ahead and post the blog.

We thought about waiting until after the first trimester to tell people...

If you know me though, you know I can't just keep news like that quiet!! So, most of you probably already know. We did a home test July 24 and found out. Then last week my doctor's office did a test to refer me to an ob/gyn and we received another confirmation. Next Friday is my first ob/gyn appointment.

We are both super excited!! Kyle has to deploy to Afghanistan next August and we were hoping to have a baby before he had to leave. My due date is April 5, 2010- just in time. :)

Ft. Pulaski- August 1, 2009

2009-08-12T12:38:00.003-04:00

So, my best friend in the whole wide world, Jenn, came up for the weekend and we explored an old Civil War fort near Savannah. Here are some pics. :)

St. Simons Light House

2009-07-19T18:35:00.003-04:00

Life is going well here...we settled in Hinesville, Georgia and I have found a job. Hinesville is GREAT because it is cheap and we are both about 2 miles from our jobs. That's about it though. Hinesville is pretty ghetto and there is nothing to do here. This town is actually smaller than Tallahassee, if you can believe it. :) On the bright side, we are super close to several great places. On the weekend we go exploring. Last weekend we went to Savannah and this weekend we went to St. Simons (both about 40 minutes away). The pictures last two pictures above are of the light house yesterday...just before we got soaked in the rain. The pictures first pictures are of the light house today...absolutely perfect out.

So, my job (I started 2 weeks ago) is as an office manager at an engineering firm. Not what I had in mind...but, it will work for a while. The people are great and I stay super busy, which helps the day go fast.

Kyle is doing well and adjusting to his new platoon. This group trains a lot harder that the one he was with in Germany and he has been out of commission, PT wise, for a while now with his leg. So, he is feeling the workouts big time.

Well, that is all the "exciting" news from Georgia... :)

Trash the dress pictures...

2009-06-27T22:21:00.004-04:00

Sorry it has been so long since I posted anything. We have been busy moving and unpacking. We are all moved in now and things are finally slowing down. Here are some of the pictures from our trash the dress session from about a week after the wedding. Kim did these too and I love them! She is super talented!! I will post more regularly now- hopefully!! :)

Wedding Pictures

2009-06-13T15:22:00.004-04:00

Nothing new...

2009-05-27T21:23:00.012-04:00

Well, nothing new and life is good!

Here are some things that make me happy:

Kyle will be home exactly 1 week from today. :)
I get married 1 week from Friday- that is exactly 9 days from today. It is already 9:30, so really, we can go ahead and say 8 days. :)
This is the last week of school and I will have 2 months off. :)
I jogged 2.5 miles tonight. :)
I have just about everything ready for the wedding. :)
Kyle will be here...with me...very soon! Yesssss. :)

Here are some things that are not so great:

What if I don't find a job over the summer??? :(
All the junk I ate before I went jogging and how I probably didn't even burn off a quarter of it. :(
When Kyle left 5 months ago I wanted to loose 15 pounds and every single one is still here. :(
What if this rain STILL doesn't stop by next Friday??? :(

Over all there are 6 things that make me happy and 4 that don't. I guess that leaves an excess of two happy things. Thus, life is good and I am officially a nerd- although anyone who knows me well enough to read this already knew that.

Here are some pictures of the favor boxes for the wedding. They will, of course, be filled with "pink" candy- pink Peppermint Patties, pink Hershey Kisses, pink M&M's, pink Dove chocolates, etc. I finished about 1/2 before my power went out today. By the time the power came back on the motivation was gone and I didn't finish. I guess there is always tomorrow...although I said that about loosing weight and we see where it didn't get me... :)

Wedding Craftiness...

2009-05-20T20:21:00.007-04:00

Tonight has been a productive night of wedding prep!

These are the reception centerpeices...

This is the unity candle I came up with- getting that 'H' to stay on was killer!!

And here are all 44 menu cards...finally finished!

Only sixteen more days to the wedding! :) YAY!

Most Awesome Bridal Shower Ever...

2009-05-20T20:12:00.004-04:00

So, Saturday (May 16) I had the most awesome bridal shower ever. :) My amazing friends out did themselves! I really am so lucky to know such amazing people. It was super fun and exciting to get gifts when it isn't even my birthday or Christmas. Thanks for all the great gifts and for coming to visit ladies! It was so nice to see friends I don't get to visit with nearly enough and catch up! Love you all!!

Little Blessings...

2009-05-15T08:22:00.005-04:00

Yay! Kyle will be home on time and to stay! :)

Bad news: His tibia (shin bone) is broken in two places near the knee joint.

Good news: The bone isn't splitting so he doesn't need surgery. He will just have to heal on his own over time. The doctor did draw out blood and fluid from the area today and will do it again on Monday.

All this means that Kyle leaves to come home in two weeks and four days and we get married three weeks from today!! I was getting worried for a minute that he wouldn't be able to come on time or that he would come and then have to go back for surgery. We haven't even gotten married yet and we have all kinds of crazy memories and stories to tell our kids about someday. Should be a fun road ahead- never a dull moment.

Bits and pieces...

2009-05-06T13:10:00.014-04:00

........... Well, Kyle went to the doctor Tuesday and he said that his knee sounded "solid." He didn't think the ligaments were torn and everything seemed stable. Unfortunately, it is still too swollen to do an x-ray. Kyle goes back next Tuesday and they will take an x-ray and then determine if an MRI is needed. I am taking all this as a good thing and hopefully, Kyle will be playing basketball again soon (NOT before the wedding though) and he will come home on time. Yay!

So, yesterday I saw the absolutely adorable invitations Lolly made for my shower (top right)! She is super talented! I am really excited for next weekend! :) I have the best friends ever!! Thank you guys for all you do!

Speaking of crafty things... to the left is one of the menu cards for the wedding that mom and I have been working on. The colors didn't scan in right- the blackish brown color is actually a chocolate brown in person. I am really excited for June to get here...

Isn't it always something???

2009-05-01T19:54:00.006-04:00

Well, my fabulous husband-to-be still plays like he is 16. Kyle played football and basketball in high school and is VERY into sports. I think sometimes he forgets that a 30 year old (almost) body doesn't do what a 16 year old body does. :) He was playing basketball this morning (after marching 8 miles yesterday morning and running 5 more last night) and somehow somebody's foot got under him and he fell and tore the ligaments in his leg around his knee. :( He said it hurts really bad and is very swollen. He will need an MRI to determine how bad it is. However, the MRI can't be done until the swelling goes down- so, they are doing one Tuesday. The doctor said he will most likely need surgery. SOOOO, there is a chance that if he has to have surgery before he comes home and they don't get him in early he could be delayed in coming home!!! AHHHH! I really hope it isn't too bad- so that he will heal and not have any lasting problems AND so I don't have to reschedule our wedding...again. Isn't it always something???

Random Goings On...

2009-04-23T09:21:00.005-04:00

Well, not a whole lot going on here. Just counting down until Kyle gets back- only 5 more Sundays! :) My wedding dress came in while I was in Virginia. Jenn, Sarah and I went to see it last week and the alterations woman took her measurements (the side has to be taken in a tiny bit). So, everything is all set and I pick it up May 20th. The picture is my dress...obviously that isn't me in the dress...I can only wish to be so skinny. :) Although, I have been improving on the jogging. It just seems like I have so far to go though.

So, if you want a good laugh, read on. Most of you that bother to read this blog know that I babysit. I even babysit FOR some of you that read this blog- and I love you and your kids (or I wouldn't have given you the link)!! However, a friend recommended me to this new family I have started babysitting for (that friend would be you, Kim). So, let me tell you, I don't just go babysit- she gives me chores to do while I babysit!!! I am not even kidding- DISHES, WEEDING in the garden, PLANTING flowers, HEMMING and SEWING buttons, CLEANING out the BIRD CAGE!!! It is CRAZY!! I didn't offer- I don't garden and I am not much of a seamstress. Needless to say after the second time I decided I wasn't going back. BUT, then she asked me to come stay over night and be there for 24 hours. I couldn't pass up the money, so I went. I just thought it was hilarious- I have never had anyone call me to babysit and then give me the most random, odd ball, things to do like this family. They are really nice though... :)

Kyle has a plane ticket home!

2009-04-15T11:00:00.003-04:00

Yay!! Kyle got his plane ticket home yesterday!! We were planning on him coming home June 3rd...but, with the Army I wasn't feeling 100% confident until they issued his ticket yesterday. That means wedding madness is all set for June 5th! I am so excited!

Speaking of wedding madness...my little brother, John, is getting married!! He and his girlfriend met up at SVU in August and have been dating since. He told us the other day she decided not to go on a mission and they were getting married in December. Well, he called last night and they are getting married August 1st in the Columbus, Ohio temple. I am very excited for them- they are perfect for eachother!

Spring Break 2009

2009-04-12T21:17:00.008-04:00

Ok, so I am obviously not turning out to be a good blogger. :) However, in my defense, I did go to Sea World last weekend, bowling last Monday, and have been in Virginia since last Tuesday. I JUST got home today.

Sea World was fun...the kids had a good time. Sarah and I decided theme parks are not really meant for children. They just trick you into thinking that with those commercials picturing the cute, well behaved children that do not exist in real life. In real life the kids refuse to go to bed at the hotel at a decent hour. In real life the kids have a tantrum and scream louder than the crown during the Shamu show. In real life the kids are too busy wanting everything in sight to get anywhere. In real life they get over tired really fast and make you miserable. The cute commercials fail to mention the $40 chicken nuggets you will be forced to purchase and then have to force the kids to eat because they were too expensive to waste. But, really, it was a fun trip and once it was all said and done everyone enjoyed themselves. However, I will not be taking them back to Sea World for a few more years. :)

We returned home from Sea World Sunday evening. Then Monday was the first day of spring break (Yay!!) and I took Kyle's nephew's bowling. They are at such great ages!! No whining or tantrums. We had a great time!

Tuesday I went up to Valdosta to take a test I needed to pass for my Georgia teaching license (Yay, I passed!). Now I just have to finish this obnoxious online class and I will be all set to start applying for jobs in Savannah. My friend Jennifer drove me up for my test and then I went to Virginia with her and flew home today. I flew from Virginia to Atlanta (I hate that airport) and then from Atlanta to Jacksonville. I arrived in Atlanta and had 25 minutes to make it to another concourse on that train thingy. So, I am running with all my heavy luggage (since they now charge you to check any luggage!!) and get there only to realize that the one time I didn't check the monitor they changed my departure gate! I was so mad! After telling the poor innocent workers at the counter how annoyed I was I ran all the way back to where I had started at to be the last to board my flight to Jacksonville. Once seated on this flight, I realized I was in for a long flight and was seated beside two thirteen year old boys. After listening to their conversations on asexual reproduction (and how cool it would be if they had a "mini me"), french kissing, You Tube, fat kids, and how they do not obey their parents; I was subjected to having coke spilled all over our seats and cookies spilled all over me and down my shirt. Needless to say, as soon as the plane landed I ran off. Then, (yes, the saga continues) I tried to call my friend Jessie, who was picking me up, and her husband answered her cell and informed me she had forgotten it. Well, ok, I figured she would find me on the curb and she did. All was well. Then I get in the car and the poor girl tells me she had changed her jeans with her money in the pocket before she left home but forgot to switch the money to the new jeans. She discovered this when she was on empty and stopped for gas. After gathering all the change in her car to purchase gas, she made it on fumes to the airport. As I am loading my things into the car so we can go get gas before we break down she tells me to hurry because she also forgot her husband's loaded shot gun is in the trunk. AND WE ARE AT AN AIRPORT!!! I tell you...if it isn't one thing it is another...

On the bright side, I made it home and am done traveling for a while!! David's called while I was in Virginia and my wedding dress came in! :) I go in two weeks to have it fitted. Yeah, I started in January wanting to loose 15 pounds in 5 months. Now I need to loose 20 pounds in 6 weeks. Wish me luck. Tomorrow is day one!! I am hoping to get a lot accomplished (ha!) in the 2 weeks before I have the dress fitting and alterations. Short of starving myself, I am not holding out too much hope for fast results. Unfortunately, I love food and hate working out. :(

Anyway, hope you all had a happy Easter and maybe a good laugh at my expense after reading this!!

My attempt at a blog :)

2009-03-26T20:37:00.002-04:00

Ok, so this is my attempt at a blog...

I realized that most of my friends have blogs and I LOVE reading them and catching up on everyone's lives. So, I decided to start one. I'm not sure how this will go or if I will actually keep it up. Time will tell...