Sarah McLachlan - World On Fire

World on Fire

I've seen this video a million times and I really don't know how I came across it this morning as I did my morning ritual--check email, blog stalk. But as I watched it again today, for the first time in a while, I bawled like a baby. Why? Well probably because 99% of the times since I've been pregnant I'm on the verge of tears. No, really, it was because I hope and pray so genuinely that Rory and I are able to teach our child how to love, how to serve and how to give to those less fortunate. I think that sometimes we forget those lessons ourselves but that is my prayer for our child. I remember when I went to Africa, my dad threw a fit. I was either going to die from AIDS or TB, or I was going to get eaten by an elephant, or I was going to catch some rare disease. But he let me go. When and if that situation comes for me and Rory and our child, we'll probably throw a fit too. But we'll hope he/she goes.

(See video above)

Baby Hoke is 10 weeks + 1 day and counting....

8 Week Ultrasound

I'm really lucky to work where I do now that I'm pregnant. For those of you that don't know, I'm an RN in the Neonatal ICU at Miami Valley Hospital. Now, for the most part, I haven't felt too terribly sick so far this pregnancy. However, there was one day last week that I was reeeeally sick. I'm talking, I had stuff coming out from all directions. Bless Rory's little heart. I'm sure he was completely disgusted but he was changing out my puke bag nonetheless. When I woke up the next morning I still wasn't feeling well but went to work anyways. I was still puking at work but then I started to notice that I was bleeding a little bit. This is why I say I'm lucky to work where I do right now. Not only do I frequently pass my OB-GYN in the hallways but his office is one floor up from where I'm at. So when I started to bleed I just made a call up to my doc and they had me down for an ultrasound in no time. The ultrasound showed that everything was fine. They said that they saw no signs of bleeding in my uterus. They said it must have been from all the puking and pooping (hey, we're being honest here, folks) from the night before. AND I got to see the little heart fluttering. Rory was jealous : ) So here is a picture of our little lima bean.





Baby Hoke is 9 weeks and counting...

Alright Alright

Well, Mandy created this beautiful blog for me and she's on my back about posting. So, Mandy, here you go. You're probably the only one reading this....

I've always been anti-blogging so this is a stretch for me. Well, let me clarify. I've always been an anti-blogger. I am, however, the ultimate blog stalker. I'll do my best to please, though. : ) So you're probably wondering, why start blogging now? Welllllll, funny you should ask. As you may already know, Rory and I were married over 6 weeks ago. The wedding was perfect and we couldn't be happier than we are at this point in our lives. THEN God decided to throw us a little curveball in life. WE'RE PREGNANT! Not planned, to say the least. Yet still a blessing. So Mandy thought I should blog our whole journey with the pregnancy and parenthood because she wished that she had. I'll do my best to put up pictures (I do have and ultrasound pic already!) and not make this blog boring. Rory is begging me to let him post but, believe me, that would be like opening up a box of worms. (I love you, honey!) Maybe if he's on good behavior. :) Well, anyways, welcome to our blog and we'll keep you updated on how all 3 of us are surviving!

Sara

Baby Hoke is 8 weeks + 4 days and counting......

Get Posting already!!!

Im done until Rhaya lets me know how to get the center to go to the bottom. You can go ahead and post and it won't look too bad once you get a few on there.