Love At First Sight!

Yesterday was our doctor's appointment. I had my first sonosite (ultrasound) with Baby Reynolds' #2. He/She got her first photograph. Marleigh went with me. I wish I would have gotten her reaction on tape because it was priceless. When she saw the baby on the screen, her face lite up. Then, she sort of didn't realize what was going on. She just analyzed the monitor but smiled when she saw the baby moving everywhere. I barely got to see the baby because my doctor was so into showing Marleigh her baby sister or brother. I really appreciated my doctor making Marleigh part of the awesome experience. We only were given one photograph from the sonosite, so I had the woman in the office make a copy of it for Marleigh to take to school to show her friends and teachers. She couldn't wait this morning to take the pic in to school with her. It was precious! When I saw that precious sight on the screen, it put all of my fears to rest. Thank goodness for modern technology. I still pray for the weeks and months to come that the baby grows and is healthy!

Doc. said everything looked great. I go back on October 21st. Four weeks from that appointment, we will have our 2nd ultrasound to find our what the baby will be-boy or girl! My students at school voted and think I am having a girl. We will soon see.

He changed my due date from the 17th of April to the 13th, but he said he wouldn't be surprised if I deliver anytime from March 31st until my due date. Only time will tell.

Anyways, Marleigh's cold is slowly going away. I got some support hose-yes, I know, all I need now is polyester pants and SAS shoes. But my legs feel so much better, so whatever it takes-I'm doing it! Thank goodness, it's getting cooler. My mom went back to the doctor again today, she was put on another antibiotic and has to go get a shot in the morning. Hopefully, that will take care of it.

Thank you for all of your prayers-marleigh's cold, my legs, my mom, and my anxiety of the baby being healthy. I have truly felt them and greatly appreciate them.

I wanted to give a shout out to 2 new friends that left comments on my last post-Beth Greene,friend and Charles Frank, cousin. Thank you guys for checking my blog out. It means a lot knowing that people are reading about Marleigh and the new baby.

Until next time=Live, Laugh, Love

Common Cold, Painful Veins, and a Doctor's Appointment This Tuesday!

Hey, there! Hope all is well! This past week has been the same ole' routine. Marleigh has come up with a cold and is nonstop snotting. It doesn't normally bother me, but when you are pregnant the last thing you want to do is wipe mucus away.

I have felt great this week-no sickness. However, the veins in the backs of my legs are in horrible pain everytime I stand up. It feels like there is a rush of water or a tidal wave going through my veins. They hurt so bad. I am going to talk to the dr. on Tuesday about it, but I know what he will say-"Support Hose". GROSS! The same thing ended up happening with my pregnancy with Marleigh, but the whole vein thing didn't start until I was 7 months along. With this pregnancy, I am only 11 weeks and my legs are already very painful. But if this is the only thing that goes wrong, we are blessed.

We have a doctor's appointment this Tuesday. I have my first sonosite. This is like an ultra sound. No, we won't be able to see the sex of the baby, but we will be able to see if everything is growing and developing right. This is very exciting, but very scary, as well. When I was pregnant with Marleigh, I never thought about critical days when she was developing inside me. A healthy child is absolutely a miracle from God above. Please pray that this baby is healthy.

Also, please pray for my mother. Last week, she had a fever from Tuesday to Saturday. Then, she felt better. Yesterday, she started running a fever again. Keep her in your prayers.

Stayed tuned for ultrasound pics from tuesday's appointment. Until next time-Live, Laugh, Love

Tara

Ike Hits Home!

This is the back of our house. You can see we got very lucky. (Not lucky just saved by God)
Oops! Sorry I didn't realize that this was the same pic!
A close up!
Here is the roof damage, plus a lot of shingles were blown off!
The tree fell on our air conditioning unit and dented the frame. From what we can tell, the frame was the only thing hurt. Hopefully!

This morning, we woke up to some crazy winds. It was then when we realized that the winds were from "Ike" the Houston hurricane. My husband got a call that his brothers roof had some significant damage to it, so he went to help tarp it. When he returned, he told Marleigh and Me to get changed, that we were going somewhere that wasn't surrounded by trees. He shared that our neighbor's tree in their front yard had fallen on two of their cars and we weren't taking any chances. We went outside to talk to them about their damage, and my mother-in-law had just picked up Marleigh to take to her house. I ran inside to get my camera so I could share these amazing sites on my blog and went outside again, when all of a sudden, I heard this cracking and weird noise. I looked over the house and that's when I noticed a tree falling on our own house. It was crazy. I have to say the pics look bad and it is bad, but we are so lucky that the damage wasn't worse. If the tree wouldn't have caught the branches from another tree beside it on the way down, we could have had tree branches in our living room. We were so blessed and looked after by the hand of God.

I could not imagine how powerful a hurricane could be. We had 50-60 mph straight line winds, could you imagine 130 mph winds. The winds today were quite amazing. Nature is a powerful thing. I pray for all of the families in Galveston, Houston and every county that has felt this powerful storm. I pray that God keeps you safe and that the rebuilding is speedy, but brings Glory to God.

Until next time-Live, Laugh, Love
Tara

Happy Grandparent's Day!

Pause the music at the bottom before you play the video!

Happy Grandparent's Day! We just want you to know how much we appreciate your love for Marleigh. She loves you all so much! Thank you for being such important people in her life that has made her the person she is today. We love you guys!

Bengi, Tara and Marleigh

Friendship That Never Fades!

My husband was out of town for a softball tournament, so I called up my best friend to see if see wanted to get together with our children. We went to Godfather's pizza and then went back to her house so the kids could play longer. Ashley and I have been friends forever. It all started at Millbrooke Elementary School. Then our friendship grew and took us through Christian County Middle and High. I went to Community College and one year of Murray, which I roomed with another high school friend in a dorm. Ashley and I ended up getting an apartment together for the next two years of college. We got married one month apart from each other and then lived only .9 miles apart on the same road. My first child and her second child are only 10 weeks apart. So you see, we liked to do everything insinc.

Our friendship is amazing. We don't talk on a daily basis or go shopping every weekend together. However, our friendship is so real and rare that when we do get together, it is like no time had pasted. Our friendship has always been true, and I am so thankful for that. They say that you are lucky if you have "1" true friend in a life time. She is that special friend.

Our children love playing together. Last night, they were playing hide-n-go-seek-it was absolutely hilarious! To the Humpries-Thank you for a great night of fun! We enjoyed every minute.

Kinley and Marleigh cheesing before supper!

Marleigh and Landen playing in Godfather's game room.

Marleigh, Kinley and Landen having a ball together. Marleigh was in toy heaven.

Kinley and Landen-Thank you for playing with Marleigh and sharing your toys. She had a fun time. She is already asking when is she going to get to play with you two again!

Phillip-Next time your not invited unless I get to pay for supper! :-)

Ashley-Thank you for being such an awesome friend. I treasure all of the memories that we have shared and the memories to come. Thank you for always being there for me! Love you!

Face Painting for Free!

Wow! Don't we look like we belong to the circus! This is one of Marleigh's favorite things to do. Paint Faces! I thought you all wold like to see the final results! Have a Great weekend!!

I Know You Are Out There!

O.K. I am going to have to break it down like my cousin did a while back. I know that people are reading our blog, so please leave me a comment. I love getting feedback. It makes my day! So Please Let me HEAR FROM YOU! Until next time- Live, Laugh, Love

New Look!

Thanks to my cousin, Rhea, I have a new blog look. She found this website that is located at the top left hand corner of my blog. There are tons of free blog templates to choose from. Plus, it is so easy to do. Go ahead, take a look-but please pick your own-Don't take mine! Just kidding, have at it; it is too much fun!!

I went to the doctor today. All they did is draw some more blood-to check my HGC levels. Dr. Hart plans on doing a sono-site (a type of ultrasound) on September 23rd.

Also, I got Marleigh's urine culture results back today. There was no bacteria present. Praise the Lord! This is great news! This means that we will not have to go to a urologist.

The past two weeks have been great, except I have been hugging the porcelain goddess. It all of a sudden will just hit me. This is not just morning sickness, either. It hits at any time of day! I am so thankful that I have a tutor this year in my classroom. I have already had to run out on her three times like a race horse to the bathroom with my hand covering my mouth. (Sorry for the visual) Well, I will hopefully post some pics soon!

Audrey Caroline

Today, at the ball park, I was told about this blog, Audrey Caroline. When I got home, I immediately logged on to my computer and typed in the web address. I didn't know what to expect only what my friend, Shell, had shared. As I started to read, I couldn't stop. This blog is about a family and their struggles through a wife's pregnancy while finding out on her 20 week ultrasound that there were fatal complications. I challenge you to log on to this blog and read. This family is amazing and has amazing faith in our Lord. Their tragedy has passed, but their mourning is far from over. Please keep this family in your prayers. This mother has blessed me and I know she will bless you as you read. I always fill like the world is hitting heavy on me, but this blog truely put that into perspective. To this family in Nashville, my heart and prayers go out to your family. May God continue to comfort you and bless you!

www.audreycaroline.blogspot.com