22 weeks and growing...

3.21.2007

Hello Family and Friends!

We recently finished our prenatal classes and the reality of childbirth, parenthood, and total life changes are becoming more real! Travis is going to be a wonderful "coach" and often reminds me of my breathing techniques when I find myself getting a little stressed. :)

Travis and I are so blessed to have people in our lives who are very supportive. A special "Thank You" to my sister, Laurie and my mother who are planning a Cleveland shower for the baby. Thank you to all of my aunts and cousins who have already given us many baby items. My mother-in-law continues to bless us with meals so that Travis doesn't have to rely on my high-veggie, low taste pregnancy diet.

Now that the weather is warming up, Travis and I have been taking many walks outside. July is a wonderful time to have a baby [however, I'm certain that each month has its benefits] !!

Recent Craving: Ice Cream and hamburgers

Prayer for our Baby:

You have promised that "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, whose thoughts are fixed on you." We pray for Your peace. We trust You for the care of our baby that is such a wonderful new life growing inside my womb. We commit ourselves to teach our child to love and honor You.

This week the baby grew eyebrows and is 15 ounces!

Love you and we will be seeing many of you in just a couple of weeks!

Lisa, Travis, and Baby Caleb

Here is my friend Jenn and I [she is two weeks behind me].

3.12.07
Things I will do once I deliver:
1. Have a French Vanilla Cappuccino.
2. Lie in a tanning bed until my skin no longer resembles Snow White.
3. Have a coke.
4. Highlight my hair.
:)

Baby Boy!!!

3.9.2007 20 Weeks

Yesterday, Travis and I had our first ultrasound!! We didn't sleep much the night before due to pure excitment! Finally, we will be able to see our little one! I arrived at the appointment 30 minutes early [in the rare chance they could take me early]. I was doused with gel and then the
x-ray device began to explore my belly. We were able to see our little baby move and wiggle inside. The doctor finally announced the gender...we will be having a baby BOY! He was very laid back and his little hand was shielding his face at times. His heartbeat was a healthy 142. Current pregnancy weight gain: 6 pounds. The doctor reported that everything looks great and we can plan for a July 27th delivery!

We can now begin praying gender specific for Caleb and begin preparing ourselves for the task of raising a boy. [There is much this girl needs to know about raising a boy since I come from a family of all very girly girls!]

We started our prenatal classes this week and were given a tour of the hospital in which I will deliver. All the rooms are private and relatively new. There is still much I need to know about giving birth so in my spare time I find myself reading up on pregnancies and infant care.

Pray for our baby: We are in awe of the miracle of Your creation of our baby's mind. Protect his mind now and after birth. Help us to interact with our child in healthy, nurturing ways that will promote his potential and our relationship with him. Give him wisdom as he matures.

"If the Holy Spirit controls your mind, there is life and peace." Rom. 8:6

We love you!

Lisa, Travis, and Baby Caleb!! :)

My beautiful wife

I have the cutest, pregnant wife in the world! She has been such a trooper lately. She works fulltime, student teaches, goes to school on Saturdays, and works on her portfolio with her free time. Please pray that she does not become overwhelmed. We can't wait to find out the gender next Thursday. I have one special wife and I appreciate all she does for our family!