Yesterday a co-worker of mine was asked, "Is Mrs. Miles pregnant?" She responded sarcasticly "No, she just decided to gain a basketball size amount of weight" Ha! Ha! Today, I was asked "Mrs. Miles are you pregnant?" This was from a student that I had last year. What are these students thinking about how I look right now?

26 weeks

School has started and my routine of relaxing days are over. Even though I am looking forward to getting into the school routine and discovering what this year's class has in store for me, I am going to miss the time at home when I can relax. Oh well, another step to the arrival of our precious baby!

I am 26 weeks pregnant and feeling great! I can't believe how close I am to finishing the 2nd trimester and starting the final stretch. Baby Miles is an active baby especially when I am still for longer periods of time.

Everyone is trying to figure out what the baby is. Each has their own theory about determining it. My dad has so affectionately nicknamed baby Miles "who-ha". Thought it was the funniest name after hearing it on the radio. Of course, we are wishing for a strong healthy baby.

Well, until next time! Love you Baby Miles!!!

Summer is almost over

23 weeks pregnant

The past few weeks have been busy. We helped at Grace's VBS and then St. John's VBS every night for the past two weeks. It was a definite taste of what it will be like when I start teaching next week. I am looking forward to getting back into the routine of teaching and it also means that it is closer to when we get to meet our wonderful baby.

I started feeling Baby Miles the night of our 20 week appointment. I thought that I had felt the baby before then but that night I really knew for sure that that is what I was feeling. For the most part, I feel the baby move at night when I am finally still. Cody has even gotten to feel it so the kicks and pokes are stronger every day. I am enjoying every minute!

We are praying for a job for Cody. I just know that one of these days someone is going to see how awesome my husband is and beg him to come and work for them. Keep praying too!

St. Louis Mini-Vacation

This past weekend we went to St. Louis for a mini-vacation. It was great to get away for a few days, no computer or cell phones. We had a great time visiting with our family. We stayed at Jackie and Tims'. On Friday we went to the St. Louis Arch and ventured to the top. It was awesome! Afterwards, we walked around the arch museum which is located under the arch. Then we traveled to the St. Louis Science Center. It was nice too. On Saturday, despite the blistering heat, we went to the zoo. Even though it was really hot, it was fun and relaxing. That evening we had a family BBQ. It was great to see everyone. Sunday was our last day in St. Louis. Before we left, we went with Daniel and Danielle (and kids) to Grant's Farm (owned by the Busch family). Again, even though the heat index was near or above 100, it was a good time.

I am now 21 weeks pregnant and feeling wonderful! I have felt the baby move lots and can't wait until Cody can really feel it too.

Friday's docs appt.

So Friday's doctor's appointment has come and gone but I still am feeling what I felt that day today. Our other visits really haven't felt like what I felt on Friday. We actually got pictures of you today. The picture shows the whole you, a hand (it looks like you are waving to us), and cute little baby feet. I have always been a person that it when something happens it usually takes a while to set in. I knew I was going to be a father this whole time but actually seeing you form in front of us is a miracle. I have helped build what you are right now and will become once you are born. The things I have always been thinking to myself are the little quarky things that I do (that I do know about and don't know about) you will probably learn along the way, but there is so much more to that. That is what I started to feel on Friday. I'm starting to feel more like a dad then just an expecting dad, if you know what I mean. Can't wait for that special day for Cody junior to be welcomed into this world. No we really are not or weren't considering that for your name.

To Baby Miles,

Yesterday we got to see you for the first time since the beginning of the pregnancy. It was an amazing experience to see you. We were able to count your fingers and toes, see your nose, watch your heart beat, see your spine, arms, and legs. I will never forget how awesome it was to lay there and watch you appear on the screen. It makes me even more excited to meet you in person. You were moving around a lot during the sonogram and for the first time last night while we were watching a movie I felt you move. What a great feeling! We are already proud parents and I know as you grow you will continue to make us proud. I thank God every day for the blessing he has given us by letting us be your parents. Love you tons!

Happy 4th of July (a few days late)!

I love the 4th of July! Not only is it my birthday time but I just love the time of year and the fireworks. I love that we get together with our families and always enjoy great times! This year as we were watching the fireworks, Cody and I imagined what next years' 4th of July will be with our new baby. Cody is more apprehensive about it whereas I am not worried about it. I hope that our baby will love the fireworks just as much as his/her mom does! We also went to the county fair this past weekend and again we wondered what next year with a 8 month old will be like. Baby Miles, we know that no matter where you are or what we are doing, you will be watched over and loved to pieces!! We want to be able to give you experiences and memories that are etched in your mind forever. We love you tons already and can't wait to "see" you this Friday at our 20 week appointment.