So... about 7 months ago, I found out that I was pregnant. A lot has happened since then. For example, I got married, my husband joined the ARMY, we found out that the baby is a boy, hubby left for basic and has been gone for the past three months - and he'll finally be home this Saturday. Hooray!

Now, I'm 8 months pregnant, and just finally really starting to look it - which actually... makes me surprisingly happy. I'd much rather look preggo than just "chubby." Our son's name will be "Joseph Warren Lanham." Joseph after Charles's father, and Warren after mine. Interestingly enough "Joseph" means "God's chosen one", and "Warren" means "Loyal Protector." It's a good, strong name, be it intentional or not. Funny bit of information - he's due February 13th, 2009, which btw - is a Friday. That's right, my son is due Friday the 13th. and it tickles his daddy to death.

"Daddy" has been amazing. He hasn't been home for the past three months, but he's out making a living for me and our little Joey. He's had to do a lot of growing up over the past year, and I'm very proud of him. I mean, after all - this boy went from witting around the house playing video games from the comfort of his hometown in KY, partying with people who were going nowhere and otherwise wasting their lives - to getting a job, saving up, moving down here, paying all the bills, building a home with me, marrying me, joining the ARMY, and just otherwise...well, going from a boy to a man, I guess. I suppose that I'm really lucky. He could have run...I might not have blamed him.

December 24th this year will mark the one year anniversary of the first time we said "I love you" to each other. I wonder if he'll remember... or maybe if he'll read this and be "reminded." He hasn't had internet access in nearly 3 months, aned I'm not really sure of how often he gets on HP. Guess we'll see. For those of you who thought that I dropped off of the face of the earth - Haha. Now you know what I've been up to, and you can stop worrying. The "naughty chipmunk" is alive and well - and still just as naughty.

Which reminds me... Hubby being gone for 3 months and coming home to a very needy wife - there will definitely be some stories, lol. Whether or not they get told on here remains to be seen. Let's just say that there are lots of presents under the tree... and thank God they're all wrapped. >=) <3 Genny
Unknown "Wolf's pet" Sparkling - 15 years, 11 months, 12 days ago

Wow. Well, remember how I said - "interesting tales to follow"?

Yes, well - how's this for an interesting tale: I'm pregnant. Ever wonder what it would like if you crossed a wolf and a chipmunk? No? Me either, but I guess we're going to find out.

I found out this Sunday (Father's Day) via a home testing kit that I'm going to be a parent myself. Monday I went and had the HCG serum test done, (the blood test) but my doctor's office was closed when the resutlts came back. I currently have no transportation, so I've been walking everywhere. Tuesday, I walked to my doctor's office on East Watts over here from Dauphin - just about a mile - and then back home to get the results. I'm definitely pregnant.

My HCG level as of Monday was at 5,741 mIu/mL. A definitive positive is anything greater that 6 mIu/mL. Definitely pregnant.

Unknown "Wolf's pet" Sparkling - 16 years, 5 months, 7 days ago

I was petrified, initially. I didn't think I was ready to be a mom. Breaking the news to Charles was the easiest of course - that goober is so excited it's not even funny. He redid his myspace and everything, he's looking for jobs up there in KY, and searching for them down here so that we can get a place in Dothan while I go to school. We're looking for jobs with some good health benefits, because at this time, if I get married, I lose my insurance - and my insurance through the military is pretty darn good. As long as I'm a student, I'm in the clear. Insurance is the only thing keeping us from getting married, and yes, we do plan on getting married... as scary as that thought is. Even scarier is the fact that eventually, he wants more. I'm not even ready for this first one!

The hardest part thus far was telling my parents. I told my dad, stepmom, and sister the day that it happened, which was Father's Day. They were all really supportive. The next day... I told my mom, stepdad, and grandparents. They were all really dissappointed in me, initially. My mom was in tears because she thought that I had thrown it all away... But she came back later on that day with a ton of groceries,prenatal vitamins, a baby book, and a card with a letter in it telling me how much she loved me, that a baby is a gift from God, etc - it made me cry. She took me to go get the blood test done Monday. I walked back to the hospital to get it on Tuesday.

I walk everywhere, to the doctor's, to the hospital, and to work. All of those places are withing a mile radius, but it's a mile each way, and it's hot out... and soon, I'll have a giant belly. Which, btw - I don't know how this job I'm working now is going to work out. I started the day that I found out I'm pregnant.

I work in the deli at the Inland station on highway 27 from 11:00 at night to 7:00 in the morning. Yeah, that would be the graveyard shift. Aaaaand - I'm walking both ways. I'm on my feet for eight solid hours, nine if you include the walking to and from home. I'm doing a lot of heavy lifting, and I'm around a lot of hot, greasy, deep-fried food, and the smells are already starting to make me nauseous. I'm around a lot of equipment that I'm already familiar with due to my three years of cafeteria experience working in the Judson College dining hall, but for some reason - I've been burning myself a lot more. Maybe it's because it's so late, I'm not sure.

Unknown "Wolf's pet" Sparkling - 16 years, 5 months, 7 days ago

My body is trying to adjust to this weird new schedule. I'm tired all of the time, and my hips and lower back hurt from all of the extra walking. I don't eat a whole lot because for some reason, I'm not hungry. I make myself eat - don't get me wrong - and I eat healthy, too... I'm just not hungry. I take my prenatal vitamins every day, avoid caffeine and nitrates, I excercise... I eat fresh fruit, veggies, yogurt, whole grain. LOL - my mom made sure to fully stock my grandparent's cupboards before they left for their three week vacation. I'm not going without. I cook a lot, for both me and Shawn. I've figured out a meal plan for the next week, and I've been doing a pretty good job of sticking to it.

I don't have a preference as to whether or not this child is a boy or a girl. All I want is a healthy, happy baby - and I'm going to do my best to insure that this is what it is. Charles is working on doing the same. We decided baby names the first night I told him that I was pregnant. If it's a boy, his name will be Joseph Skyler, after his father's name, and a mutual name that we've both loved for eons.If it's a girl, her name will be Autumn Raven. Autumn is my room mate/big sis's middle name, and it's our favorite season. Raven is the name of a little girl that our Mamma Jada lost... Secondary names we like are Robert Clarke (his and my father's middle names) and Elizabeth Janette. (his mother's and my grandmother's and little sister's middle names). For those of you that don't know, his last name is Lanham.

At this moment, if I'm not mistaken... I'm pretty sure that I'll be due in late February, but I'll give you guys my doctor-given due date as soon as I find out. (June 30th) He's hoping that the baby will wait until March, because half of his family...including Charles - were born in March. Again, I don't care, just as long as he/she is healthy. I'm finally okay with this... and now I'm actually getting kind of excited. Just keep me in your prayers, if you guys don't mind.
<3 Genny


Unknown "Wolf's pet" Sparkling - 16 years, 5 months, 7 days ago

I can NOT wait until May 16th.

That's when I get to see my sweet alpha male once more. I haven't seen him since we parted ways March 30th for him to make his way back home. I've been going crazy without him. My poor little bunny can hardly keep up...

May 16th, Greyhound bus from Dothan AL, to Louisville KY. Round trip - $122. A more than decent price considering gas prices this summer.

It's going to be a 14 hour trip in cramped quarters, but again - it's totally worth it to see him.

Anywho - May 16th. Two weeks with the one I love. Should be some interesting tales to follow!
Unknown "Wolf's pet" Sparkling - 16 years, 6 months, 29 days ago