15 Week Update

Well, I realize I have been a bit MIA on the blog these past two weeks but there is not too much new to report. In fact, this pregnancy seems completely surreal to me except for the small (or BIG!) changes that I am noticing with my body and yes, I am still waiting for that BABY BUMP! I tell you, I am definitely learning that I need to gain some patience and start to enjoy my time being pregnant. We've had a great (and busy) time these past two weeks spent with good friends and LOTS of basketball! I've included some pictures with my two dear pregnant friends from a cookout we had last weekend. As you can tell, I have a lot of catching up to do!




(Me 14w6d, Molly 24 weeks, Megan 29 weeks)

Our next appt with the MD is in 1 week- I am anxiously awaiting and hope to find out what we're having...we'll see!!!

14 Week Baby Bump

Celebration of Life

Last weekend I joined my family in Iowa to celebrate my Grandmother Williams life. Grandma Williams passed away the Friday before last from pancreatic cancer. I feel very fortunate to have spent this past Valentine's weekend with her - we had a wonderful visit and it allowed us to say our goodbye's to one another. Grandmother Williams was an amazing person who gave herself selflessly to her community, church and others. She was a wonderful grandmother who instilled the importance of family and faith in all of us. I hope to lead a life by her example. I will miss you very much Grandma.

12 Week Appointment

Yay, I am 12 weeks!!! I am feeling very relieved to reach the 12 week mark. Before driving out to Iowa last week, I had my 12 week appointment. Unfortunately Greg had to work but my Mom was happy enough to join me! Dr. Pease said everything looked good- the baby has a strong heartbeat in the 170's (it is expected to be high at this point) and she said the baby was the size of my palm! I was surprised to hear this although I can definitely tell my waist is thickening and my pudge is starting to push out:) I've included a belly shot so you can see how I am progressing. I have been feeling great this past week- no more bouts of nausea or fatigue and I am enjoying running again. Hopefully this feeling will last!


12 Week Belly Shot

Girlfriends

It has been a tough week with lots of thoughts and prayers to my Grandmother Williams who is currently in hospice. It was nice to be able to get together with friends and just have a relaxing, fun 'girls' night.

Chicken dijonnaise for dinner

Chocolate fondue for dessert - yum!


Baby Borlik's first gift - a Tiffany Piggybank (thanks Aunt Beanie:)

That's What Friends Are For

Celebration! This past weekend we had a wonderful time with our friends celebrating. One of the best parts about being pregnant is three of my close friends are pregnant as well! On Friday night, we went to Binkley's with the Foxworthy's. Megan is a long time high school friend and is currently in her 24th week. Carter Thomas Foxworthy will be due this upcoming June. Saturday night we had quite the group at the new restaurant Northside Social. With three of us pregnant, an upcoming wedding and our close friends the Stevnings purchasing a new house - we had quite the celebration and plenty to catch up about! Hopefully I'll be able to post a picture soon:)



Megan & I at Binkley's

So much SNOW!

This past weekend we drove out to Iowa along with my parents to have a long visit with my Grandma & Grandpa Williams. Greg & I enjoyed sharing the news with family and friends during the long car ride. I loved being able to tell Grandma & Grandpa the 'big news' in person and we enjoyed a weekend filled with long conversations, games, playing cards, cross country skiing and bowling.