Friday, July 30, 2010

Things are about to Change...

I always get extremely scared when BIG changes arise. And BIG changes are definitely arising around our household...not only are we expecting our 1st baby, but Dustin recently (thank heaven) got a job at the prison. CONGRATS BABE. I am so proud of him, he really wanted this job, and has always been interested in corrections! I also know how much stress it is supposed to relieve to know that he finally, after all of the tests he has been through, got offered the job, but I have mixed emotions...He will start academy on the 9th, and for 16 weeks he will be living up north 4 days a week, and home on weekends. Boo. I have been extremely blessed to get to spend so much time with my husband our first 3 years of marriage, and I am not ready for life to change so drastically! After these 16 weeks, I will feel MUCH better!;)
On top of his new job, I go to my orientation for school on the 3rd of August, and I am getting extremely nervous about being in school while being pregnant, with a husband who is gonna be gone. Maybe this is all a mixture of pregnancy hormones (which according to Dustin are on HIGH this past week), and my easily triggered stress, but I don't feel ready for all this:(
On the opposite end of the spectrum, I am VERY grateful for these changes. I know that they are all for the better, and HUGE blessings in our lives. We are finally working towards our careers and building a family, and I couldn't be happier. But even the best of times can be a little scary when you don't know what to expect, right?!

BABY NEWS:
Things are still looking good with the pregnancy. Our little one is kicking more than ever. Once we hit about 5 months, I could tell she suddenly became so much stronger. Her favorite time to move is whenever mommy lays down to relax for a bit!;) Makes relaxing even better! Dustin and I laid and watched my stomach move for the first time Tuesday morning, it's so crazy that we can not only FEEL her move, but also SEE it! I know once this little one gets here I am going to miss being able to feel her move every day...
I have now put on about 10 lbs!!! Doc says, although I am healthy and he is not worried, I need to gain weight just a little bit faster in order to hit at least 25 lbs at the end of all this, but I can assure you I am eating lots, and doing EVERYTHING I can to make sure this little gal is healthy.
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Keeping busy...
We have been up to so much lately...I have recently started selling my watchbands/jewelry at Sunkyst Tans here in Salina, and Dust has stayed really busy with wreckers, also...We have finished the front yard, added shutters to the house, and I am re-finishing a desk that I bought at a yard sale! So much to post but...no camera...Once I get my battery charger back, I will post pictures!!!

5 comments:

Tatum said...

Congrats Dust!!! That is so cool, I know the process of getting that job was CrAzY so good work!
Tash, you are welcome to stay at our house any time if you want to be closer to him while he is in training.
Glad to hear baby Johnson is doing great! I bet you are just the cutest prego lady ever! Post more pics! Have you guys decided what you want to name your little lady yet? How exciting for you two! Best of luck with everything your future holds!

Justin and Tauna said...

Congrats on the new job that is awesome, and it sounds like everything is going good in the pregnancy..and 10 lbs girl you are tiny, i gained quite a bit and am working my but off to get the extra poundage off lol!

The Jolley Family said...

Congrats on the job Dustin! That is such a relief. Good luck with the next 16 weeks Tash. It will be tough, but like you said, so worth it! Glad you are all doing well!

Beth said...

WHOA! Huge changes! But like you said it's what needs to happen and be done!
I hated hated being away from Josh when I was pregnant, but I can assure you it is so much easier for them to be away while ur pregnant than when little one gets here

Corey and Arleen Jensen said...

Congrats on the new job. All will work out for you guys, just hang in there. I miss working with you. Love reading your blog. It keeps me up to date. Stay strong and you guys can make it through anything. :)