Amazing Husband!!

I'm sure this is going to be too personal for some, and maybe it's something I should keep just between us, but I feel like jumping up and down and telling everyone how lucky I am to have such an amazing husband.

I'm at a loss for words, (a surprise for many of you!) when I think about the love and support Austin has offered me over the last two months and more importantly the last five days. He's been there to listen to me, let cry to and to just hold me. He's cleaned the entire house numberous times, a job we usually share, so I could rest and figure out plans home. He's everything I wanted in a husband, in fact, when I was in college and we were friends, I would get off the phone with him and say "I hope I marry someone just like that". I'm so thankful I got to marry him! He really is my best friend, my support and my rock.

Thank you Babe, for all you do for us!! You mean the world to me and I thank God everyday that I get to call you my husband (I still can't believe it!!!). Love you!

Life's circles

12 weeks today! Just got back from visiting the Dr's office and meeting our Midwife. She was amazing, had such a great energy about her and answered so many of my questions. We're opting for as close to a natural childbirth as possiable and she was more than supportive with my ideas and offered suggestions as well. I got to hear the Baby's heart rate; 160/minute. Healthy and strong.

It was an emotional visit for me. After hearing the heart beat, I was left alone in the room until the Midwife came in. As I sat there I started to cry. Tears of joy and sorrow all at once. While I was listening to this new life's heart beat, I can't help but think of everyone sitting at Gram's house. They too, listeing to life, life that is coming to an end. People talk all the time about the circle of life, myself included. But I never expected to experience it this closely. In some ways it's a blessing, a strength and reassurance for me, that life ends and life begins. That doesn't change the sadness in my heart. I know Baby Stutz, along with Chiara and Nina will know all about their Great Grammy Gert, that her memory will last long after she has left this earth.

Then there were three...or four, including Sadie Girl!

This is my first attempt at blogging. I've read other people's blog but never thought I would be a blogger myself. I have a new found respect for the time and energy it takes to post updates, add pictures and figure out the layout of the blog page. Our hope is to keep family and close friends update on the pregnancy progress, to give updates, see pictures of the ever growing belly (yes, it's already growing! I unbuttoned my pants twice this week!) and share is this journey with the people with love. The picture included is of the shirt I made as my way to tell Austin we were pregnant. He was extremely excited and kept asking me if I was serious...umm...YES!!! Check back next week when you get a chance. I'll post sometime after my 12 week Dr. appointment.