Finally updating....

So, basically I haven't updated as I've been dealing with my personal life situations and really, those aren't approriate for public air. So I'm going to give everyone a summary of the pregnancy up until now and I promise to update more often. There are some things I'm going to keep off of here that are going on in my life, sorry but I've let the public into those aspects before and well... it just didn't go well.

So I'm 19 weeks tomorrow... almost halfway there! Time has flown and I'm trying to hold on that while I can. I absolutely cannot wait to meet my little man. And yes... speaking of man, IT'S A BOY. In September we will be meeting Joseph David Bouldin. We got to find out at 15 weeks 3 days and he was quite the ham for the ultrasound tech. Flexing, kicking, moving... great heartbeat! We get to see him again on April 17th for my 20 week check up (yep!!! We'll be halfway already!!!). Kimbra went with me to get registered at Buy Buy Baby and Target Baby and we had a blast. Looks like little man will have a fire truck nursery. I can't wait to start decorating. I have two showers planned, one here in South Carolina around June 30th (that I am trying to find a location for in the upstate, suggestions welcomed!) and then one in Texas June 18th. I have a busy next couple of months coming up which will make time fly. I am headed down to the beach in May to shoot a friend of a friend's wedding, I have my first 3D/4D ultrasound at the beginning of June, then the two baby showers... should be a fun way to start the summer :). Then at the end of all of that, the OB appointments will increase and the fun of getting ready for Jo begins. I've been so thankful for the support I've received from all over, especially when we had a scare when I took a tumble off a ladder. My doula is fabulous, and the friends and family I have couldn't be better. I did officially take a Leave of Absence due to my lift restrictions per my OB from the EMS group I work for. I plan on going back full force mid-October and will be very glad to get back on the truck. I'm still working about 48 hours at the hospital though I know that's getting ready to wrap up as I am absolutely worn out.

So how am I today? Well today is Easter and I decided to stay home. This morning I woke up with what felt like an ear infection but I think was actually a bad case of vertigo. I got over it in a couple of hours after eating (with difficulty) and some meds. I am trying to have a medicine-free pregnancy but it looks like Tylenol and Tums (ahhh heartburn) won't be going anywhere. I did get my kitchen and master bathroom sparkling (and I do mean the bathroom looks GREAT) but then I was absolutely exhausted. Came downstairs to eat and bam... sickness hit again. I am fixing to try to fix me some spaghetti and eat but I am not getting my hopes up. Tomorrow I start my last 3-4 weeks of Microbiology so I've got to hold on strong. Otherwise this has been a wonderful pregnancy. I am such a blessed little momma. I am going to attempt to finish the master bedroom tonight but... I think I may have just found out that my body now has limits. I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter and this finds you well.

Always,
B <3

p.s. I have deleted some previous posts... things have changed and there's parts of this pregnancy that little man just doesn't need to know. Just in case anyone wondered.