Colters Activities (August 2010)

Colter sure does keep busy.

Here are some of his most recent activities in August:

Playing with the ball. He especially likes to try and sit or lay on it.

Using the highchair as a jungle gym.

Trying to wear Daddy or Mommy's shoes.

Sloppily eating lasagne on his picnic table outside.

Getting lasagne hosed off.

Eating yogurt for a snack.

Giving big smiles while watching Molly fetch her ball.

Aunt Kira Came to Visit

Aunt Kira came from Coeur d'Alene to visit us last week.

She stayed with Colter the days Daddy and Mommy had to go to work.

Friday night was Bunco.

Saturday we all went to Murdochs, our favorite ranch and home supply store.

Saturday night, Kory and Kira (along with Justin and Mandy) went to the Broncos/Lions game. I choose to stay home - someone had to watch Colter. Besides, I've been to a few games and I'm really not into football.

On Sunday, we went to the Highlands Ranch farmer's market for some peaches and other local goodies.

Then, we drove up to the mountains. First, to Idaho Springs, to have lunch at BeauJo's pizza. The dude ranch is yummy!

Then, we took a scenic ride home through Blackhawk/Central City and on to Boulder. We stopped near Nederland at a lake. Actually, Barker Reservoir.

Monday, we went for a walk late afternoon.

Tuesday, we went to CIvic Green Park, which has fountains for the kids to play in and a fun playground. And plenty of room to run around.

Surprise!

" You can chase a dream
That seems so out of reach
And you know it might not ever come your way
Dream it anyway

God is great
But sometimes life ain't good
And when I pray
It doesn't always turn out like I think it should
But I do it anyway
I do it anyway"

I was inspired by this song when I found out two years ago that I was pregnant with Colter after a successful IVF cycle. Joy sums up the whole experience of having Colter, our now 18-month old toddler. After having Colter, we decided to not use any birth control and just see what happened. I was fine with just having one child. However, I would really love for Colter to have at least one sibling, like me and Kory have (2 each).

So much to our surprise, in July, I missed my period. It had been pretty regular since I finished nursing last September. I waited very anxiously and finally a week later took a HPT. Within seconds after dipping it in my pee, it was positive! I texted Kory, who was at work that Saturday, with "It's Good!". He called and told me not to tell anyone - he was worried I would jinx it :-).

That first week (5 weeks pregnant) I had lower back pain. Probably from lifting Colter combined with these new hormones going on inside. Since then, symptoms seem slightly worse than with Colter... a bit more nausea (no vomiting yet), slight breast pain, and more tired.

My first ultrasound was at 8 weeks (August 23rd). I had a vaginal ultrasound. Right away, I saw the flicker of the heart. Yeah! You could see the little blob. Although it was pretty defined with arm and leg buds and a head. The BPM were 140. Everything was good! I will go back at 6 weeks for another check-up. But I did see if I could come in at 11 weeks, just to have reassurance.

As before, these early posts will be kept a secret for a few weeks and then after it is 'safe' I will share with family and friends.