We're Finally Home

August 27, 2007

2007-08-24T15:08:00.001-07:00

Well, the doctor has decided to induce me on Monday. I am very excited! However, he is skeptical whether or not little Mr. Schubert will be able to come out on his own. The Dr. only plans to let me go a few hours to determine if he will "fit". If I haven't had him by mid-afternoon on Monday, he plans to do a C-section. So, in summary, I go to the hospital Sunday night and by Monday night should be holding my son! I can't wait to meet him!

37 Weeks....

2007-08-17T08:50:00.000-07:00

Yeah, so i look like a buffalo, but not for much longer!!!! We are both doing okay. Heath is wonderful...and I'm surviving! I didn't know the female human body could stretch like this!!!!

Coming Soon

2007-08-01T10:56:00.000-07:00

Well, I am now 34 1/2 weeks pregnant and I feel like a whale. Heath is doing fabulously. We had a small scare last week when I had some really close contractions. The Dr. sent me in to the hospital "just in case", but Heath was a no-show. He has dropped and is ready to come. The doctor just wants me to take it easy for 1 and a half more weeks. After that, he is fine if Heath comes. Brad and I are so ready to meet our little Schubert!

My Son's Cramped Quarters

2007-07-12T14:01:00.000-07:00

My ultrasound went well today. My cervix is doing fine, just a little soft, but it doesn't seem like they are too worried. Heath is adorable!! Here is a picture of his head and, as you can see, his foot is touching his head. He's head down, but squished enough to have to fold in half. Poor kid!!! We got another picture confirming he's a little boy, but since it is even more blatant than the last one, Brad refused to let me post it. He said that later on in life Heath would hate me for posting such embarrasing shots of himself. Oh, well. I thought it was cute. He weighs 4 pounds and will be 32 weeks on Saturday. Seeing him today made me even more ready to hold him!!!

Heath Update

2007-07-11T10:02:00.000-07:00

Just thought I'd give everyone an update. At my last appt. they found that my cervix is a WHOLE lot softer than it should be right now. I have an ultrasound tomorrow to measure it and determine how fast my body is preparing for labor (I'm excited to see Heath!). Then we may have to go the bedrest route or meds to make it slow down. He is almost 32 weeks, but that's still too early to make his big debut!

Oh well, I'll keep everyone posted after the ultrasound tomorrow.

30 Weeks and Counting....

2007-07-05T15:40:00.000-07:00

Okay, so here I am at 30 weeks. I am growing width wise, but thankfully have still only put on 7lbs since getting pregnant (thanks to losing about 15lbs in my first trimester). I am so big I can barely see my toes when standing...okay, so I have to lean over to see them!

Prego Update

2007-06-05T12:15:00.000-07:00

Well, I had a dr.'s appt yesterday and Heath is still perfect. He measures perfect, his heartrate is perfect, and well....he's just all aroung PERFECT! I have had a lot of swelling (mostly due to the heat), but we are both doing extremely well. Praise the Lord!

Karyn tagged me!!

2007-06-05T11:31:00.000-07:00

Rules"After posting these rules, each player then lists random facts/habits about herself/himself, then chooses several people to "tag". The player will then list the names of those he/she tags and leaves a comment on their blog.

I have a goldfish named Jonah who likes to snack on other fish in his tank. He just polished off our last one. Now he's an 'only fish'.
I like to drink smoothies before bed.
My husband has 3 official jobs.
My belly measures 11inches from top to bottom (Heath included).
I eat Wendy's chicken nuggets 3 times a week.
I love to go to Home Depot.

There, I did it. I tag Christina and Becka.

I'm getting bigger....

2007-05-23T21:31:00.000-07:00

Well, it's true! Here is my belly at 23 weeks. My little man is getting stronger and stronger every day. He's working on his Kung Fu skills, practicing kicking on momma. We've been working hard on getting Heath's room ready, as you can see. Brad had a lot of fun assembling the cribs. Yes, I said cribs...don't ask....

My first Mother's Day

2007-05-13T14:32:00.000-07:00

Well, it was kind of strange getting Mother's Day cards, flowers, and gifts.... I think Heath knew it was Mother's Day b/c he's been extra active all day. He moved so much in Sunday School while Brad was speaking that I let the teen girl beside me feel my tummy and he kicked her! She was so shocked! Brad looked up right then and was so sad he missed it. Heath always sits still whenever his daddy puts his hands on my belly. Brad thinks that he's already being obedient....I'm not so sure! I got a pretty robe that I had been wanting forever from Heath and Brad. It is wonderful, and will come in handy when I'm in the hospital.

Strange to think that this day last year began our candidating week here at Mesa Hills. Now, exactly one year later we are living here and celebrating Mother's Day as expectant parents. It is amazing how the Lord works and blesses. We have been married for 9 months, and only have 3 and half more months until our son is born....... God has been very good to us. I wouldn't want my first Mother's Day to be any different. It is perfect...

An Alien Inside

2007-04-23T13:52:00.000-07:00

Don't get me wrong, I love the feeling of my son wiggling around inside me. However, I will say from the 'new mommy' perspective...IT IS SO WEIRD!!!! I've no words to describe the feeling when someone (the size of a large banana-I'm told) is doing loops in my belly. I am starting to believe that we will not have a baby who takes after his father. Brad was a quiet infant who didn't even cry when his finger was slammed into a door and broken as a toddler. I think perhaps our little Heath may have too much Heath in him! He sits quietly while we are at home watching a movie or talking, but as soon as we get to church and Pastor Greg begins the message, He is one BIG distraction. He also has to wait until I'm almost asleep before beginning baby tae kwon do in my stomach. Well, at least he lets me know when he's hungry, or full. I am growing daily. My belly is stretching to the limits (and I'm only halfway!).

But we are healthy and happy. I can't ask for more than that!

Heath and Momma

2007-04-13T14:49:00.000-07:00

Well, here we are at 18 weeks! Heath is obviously proud he's a boy! He is a Schubert man, so I'm not surprised. We are both doing great the doctor says and our due date is Sept. 8. We'll post more later!

Madi Rae Schubert

2007-03-04T11:01:00.000-08:00

Brad's brother and his wife, Amy, added a new person to their family in late January. Madison Rae (Madi Rae) was born January 24, 2007. She is very sweet and we cannot wait to meet her in person! Our own special addition is doing well. We are both keeping very busy and trying to get ready for baby MacKenzie or Heath. My next ultrasound is in April and we will find out if it is MacKenzie or Heath!!! We can't wait to finally give "it" a name.

Baby Schubert

2007-01-30T12:37:00.000-08:00

yeah, it's little, but that's the best I can do right now of giving you and image of the baby. We are both doing well. It's little heart is beating consistantly and quickly (187 beats per minute). More pictures soon!

The Cutest Nephew EVER

2007-01-23T10:53:00.000-08:00

Wedding Picture

2007-01-23T10:49:00.000-08:00

It's Official

2007-01-23T10:47:00.000-08:00

Yep, that's right! Those pregnancy tests weren't lying. We are going to have a baby at the end of the summer. I have my first ultrasound next week to see exactly how far along I am and get an estimated due date. I can't wait to see the baby and hear his/her heart beating!

Belated Christmas Gift

2007-01-03T12:22:00.000-08:00

This past Saturday, December 29, Brad and I received our best Christmas gift yet... a positive pregancy test. That's right! A baby. We were surprised (to say the least), but so excited! I have been pretty sick, but it's worth it, I'm told. I can't button my jeans and today had to buy some with an elastic waistband! I've purged my wardrobe of things I won't be able to wear here in a few weeks. It is very sad to see all the clothes I won't wear for 9 month, but the ladies in our church have already begun to bring me maternity clothes they've had in storage. It's great! Brad has already begun talking to my tummy, even though the baby is the just the size of an orange seed. He wants a girl and keeps talking to "her". If she is a girl, she'll be MacKenzie Grace Schubert. If he's a boy, he'll be Heath Michael Schubert. I don't care what the baby is, just as long as he or she is healthy.

Our snow was beautiful. We only got about 8 inches, although others in the city got up to 2 feet! Brad kept the walks clear by shoveling every hour. He had so much fun! Just like a kid!

From Emma Lou to Emily

2006-12-12T08:52:00.000-08:00

I went to my training class in Baltimore last week. Yes, scarily enough I flew across the country by myself and found my way through the Baltimore Washington airport to my hotel. Whew! When I got settled in my room, I called my husband, like a good wife should. He told me that Emma had been acting funny (i.e. not eating, drinking, or going potty). I told him to rush (and I meant RUSH) her to the animal emergency clinic. He threw her in the car in icy and snowy conditions, only for her to pass away on the trip. He was devastated and so was I. I felt horrible that he had to go through that while I was away.

The class finished Wednesday and I flew home. By Thursday night, Brad had picked out a new baby (a yellow lab mix) from the pound and we were taking her home. Her name is Emily. She doesn't have a middle name yet, but we're working on it. The poor dog doesn't know that we are leaving her this friday for a week with a couple at the church so we can go to Illinois for Christmas. But what she doesn't know won't hurt her, right?

Undercover

2006-11-08T09:22:00.000-08:00

I've been working as an undercover shopper. Yep, I've stooped that low. But it's not what you think, really. The window treatment business I work for needed to check up on their competition, so as the "newly moved" I was nominated to be the secret shopper. I have had 3 window covering companies at my house for the last two days giving me free estimates on my windows. I feel sneaky, but it's kinda fun. I'm evaluating their customer service skills, selection, and price. It is great. I am going to a class in December in Baltimore for more training. It should be interesting. It will only be my second time to spend the night without Brad. Hmmm... the whole bed to myself.... that doesn't sound too bad! I'm just kidding of course! I'm gonna miss that man! I've been trying to post pictures of our wedding, but my computer hates me.

This morning I am going to buy props for the skit that we will be doing at next week's youth rally. Then I have to run and buy and make snacks for tonights youth group....Wednesdays are always busy!

2006-10-19T11:07:00.000-07:00

They'll be here any time. Today Brad's family is coming for a visit. We are both excited. Brad more than me, of course. It is funny though, how it makes me wish it were my family. It is funny how one minute you can be fine, the next you want to cry because the loss of a loved one is so great. After two and half years you would think I'd be done with crying. But no! As I think of the fact that my dad will never visit me here, never see the children Brad and I hope to have, never go hiking with us at the Garden of the Gods, I can't help but cry. Sunday would've been his 54th birth day. I am glad the day will be a busy one, so I do not have to dwell on how much I miss him. We will be having a youth aftermath at our house after the evening service. I am also singing in the evening service. I know dad would've loved Colorado. But the Lord had other plans. I just have to trust that in time, He will heal my heart.

Ladies Bible Study

2006-10-17T12:12:00.000-07:00

Last night I started the Teen Ladies Bible Study. I was very nervous. Poor Brad didn't know whether to just leave me alone or what! I had 7 girls show up and it went so well! They followed the lesson intently and asked many questions. I was so encouraged when I received emails from several of them later on in the evening thanking me for the study. They are so hungry, our teenagers. They have had youth leaders the past few years who didn't spend a lot of time with them. It is amazing how just showing up to one of their football games, or plays, or horseback riding lessons can mean so much to them. They are starving for affection and Brad and I are trying to make sure that they know we are here only for them. Brad parents are coming this week, along with both of his grandma's and his cousin Danny. I am cleaning, cooking, and organizing our somewhat unpacked lives so it looks decent when they come. Brad is getting excited. We can't wait until my family can come and see where the Lord has put us.

We're Finally Home

2006-10-14T19:28:00.000-07:00

Peer pressure can be a two-sided coin. Yes, peer pressure can push you into doing something stupid that your friends will never let you live down, but it can also encourage you to do something you've wanted to do for a long time. Both my sisters are now blogging. Like a typical baby sister, I don't like being left out. I guess it's time to blog. Soon I'll put my wedding pictures on my blog. My husband, Brad, is the most amazing man. He is unfailingly patient and kind to me. He also makes me laugh constantly! He is a youth pastor, but if truth were told, he's still a kid at heart. We are starting to get to know our way around Colorado Springs. The mountains are beautiful here! This week Pike's Peak was again covered in snow. I am reminded of God's goodness to me everytime I step out my back door! The church here has made us feel so at home. They have given us so much love and support...and food! If I put one more thing in my pantry, the shelves will fall! The teens here are getting to know us and I'll start a Bible study for the teen girls this Monday. I have 8 girls who want to come! Praise the Lord! I have felt unsettled here the past few weeks, but yesterday in my devotions the Lord reminded me that it was He who called us here. He will take care of us. This is exactly where He wants us. This church is our new family. Yes, we've finally come home.