http://www.lifeasawife.org The Boatload Chronicles Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:35:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Our third wedding anniversary was a huge improvement from our second.  Dad and Lou Ann came out and we all got to see Robert during a 3D ultrasound.  He looks just his Daddy.  It was so amazing to see our son.  I can't even describe it.  Afterwards we all went ... http://www.lifeasawife.org/2008/08/27/our-anniversary Last night Christopher and I went to Target to exchange a folding chair.  It was raining so we had the umbrella and as we were walking in the door to Target Christopher said, "Target really has a very distinctive smell."  I said, "What?  The umbrella?"  And he said, "No, Target."  We ... http://www.lifeasawife.org/2008/08/13/more-preggo-brain We have been in our new apartment for three or four weeks now and we love it.  It's so nice to have that extra space.  I still have a lot of unpacking to do as boxes fill up the floor of the baby's room, but I'll get to that.  My shower ... http://www.lifeasawife.org/2008/07/23/news-and-updates We have moved again!  Christopher and I are in our fifth home since we got married in August of 2005.  We've been here for a little over a week now and we love it.  It's so roomy and beautiful.  I'm still trying to unpack boxes, but it's mostly just books.  ... http://www.lifeasawife.org/2008/07/08/our-fifth-home That's right.  We're having a boy!  He is as healthy as can be and is measuring a week ahead of schedule.  I always knew that any child of Christopher's would be a big baby.  I just hope he doesn't end up being a 9 or 10 pounder like my nephew!  ... http://www.lifeasawife.org/2008/06/24/robert-joseph-meredith All weekend long I have had sensations in my belly that I have been wondering about- is it baby?  Gas?  Some other weird pregnancy thing?  But today I decided that it is DEFINITELY baby.  He/she was kicking nice and strong, and I felt five kicks.  It was so amazing.  I ... http://www.lifeasawife.org/2008/05/27/we-have-movement Mother's Day was very mixed this year.  The day also marked Mom's 49th birthday so it was difficult for the family but we all made it through.  And I know Mom had a great day.  Christopher really made it special for me.  I told him that I didn't care about ... http://www.lifeasawife.org/2008/05/12/mothers-day Prego Brain is: Having to ask your husband to remind you what your address is. Forgetting important dates that people have told you about 20 times and that you have written down. Almost mailing a birthday card an entire month early because you got your months mixed up. Forgetting how to use a very ... http://www.lifeasawife.org/2008/05/06/prego-brain Christopher and I are amazed each and every day by this little child growing inside of me.  We just can't believe how God has blessed us with this special gift.  We marvel at how my belly is growing and we look forward to the day when we'll get to feel ... http://www.lifeasawife.org/2008/05/05/amazing I had another OB appointment on Friday.  We didn't get to see the baby :( but we did hear the heartbeat, which is always very cool.  I remembered to ask about the heart rate this time and the doctor said the baby's heart rate is 155bpm.  According to a certain ... http://www.lifeasawife.org/2008/04/28/fridays-appointment