F is for Family.
I was able to make another trip to Texas this past weekend to visit Josh. It was a fun filled, exciting weekend. It started out HORRIBLE with plane cancelations and arriving to Texas almost 4 hours later than I had planned. BUT, I kept it together, and Corbin and I finally made it!
Friday night I picked up Josh from the company and we headed off to do the one thing I wanted to much... maternity pictures. Let me just say, it was an AMAZING experience and it was so much fun. I was lucky enough to find such a wonderful photographer (R. Denise Photography) to work with our crazy, late Friday night schedule AND who was so willing to give Josh and I exactly what we were wanting. We got the "sneak peak" today, which was 3 of like 3,000 photos taken and they were PERFECT. Pictures mean so much to me and I am very thankful that we will have them to look back on and show our little man in a few years.
Saturday was even better!! (I know, how could I be any more happy after getting exactly what I wanted?) Saturday, we visited a 3D/4D ultrasound place where we took our "sneak peak" at our little man. Lets just say, "Josh Junior" to sum up the 15 minutes of oogling over our baby boy. It truly was amazing. As I choked back the tears and Daddy let them flow, we just stared at what we had created. Watching Corbin's beautiful face (Daddy's nose and the chubbiest cheeks ever) on the big screen was the most heart-warming feeling ever. I can only imagine how great it will feel when I'm finally holding him in my arms. XOXO
Sunday, Corbin and Daddy took me to the Olive Garden for my early birthday dinner. It was a nice treat to end the perfect weekend. Saying good bye is always tough, but I managed that good bye with no tears. I guess knowing that the next and LAST time I go back to Texas, it will be to bring him home for awhile.
Backtracking to last week... I have a NIECE!! Yes, my big brother Justin and his girlfriend welcomed their baby girl, Rilynn Bailey Hibler, into the world on September 28, 2011. She was absolutely beautiful. She had to be delivered at 35 weeks due to a condition called Gastroeschesis, but she is doing well. She had her final surgery a few days ago to close up her tummy and she is doing great! She is one tough little bug.
Monday, my baby brother turned 15. My goodness, where has the time gone??
Thursday, my Dad turned 49. Goodness. I can't believe next year he will be 50?!! Let the planning begin!
A is for Army.
I experienced my first 'being let down by the Army'. Josh had received Hometown Recruiting which means he would of been home for 23 days after graduation. I received a text from him yesterday saying it had been taken away from most of the comany and only the top 90 of 300 or so would be getting it. Josh was number 93. I guess it just isn't 'fair' to me because some of the people who received the Hometown Recruiting have gotten Article 15's, have been at a lower 'phase', and dont have as good of grades as some others (my husband!) who didn't receive it. I know, it's part of the Army. But I'm still heart-broken and a little mad at the Army. Josh leaves for a scenario based training camp for 10 days next week. Although I won't be able to speak to him for 10 days, when he gets back we have just a few days until his graduation. I am so proud of him. We also found out that Josh should have entered into the Army at a higher rank and then promoted after 6 months. Unfortunately, we are not getting ANYWHERE with this situation and it is so frustrating. Gahhh, I love being an Army wife!
L is for Love.
Oh.My. There is so much love in my heart right now. As I'm typing this post, Corbin keeps rolling around (which is actually very uncomfortable) and I can only think of how much I love him. He gives me so much joy and happiness. I am fortunate enough to have my little blessing because of the Lord and He is who fills my heart with all the happiness, love and joy that I have. I thank Him everyday, for everything.
This week I am 32 weeks pregnant. That means in +/- 54 days, we will welcome Corbin in to this world. THAT thought, that he will be here soon...... it's so incredible and overwhelming all at once. I feel so unprepared because we don't know where 'home' will be yet. BUT, I know that the Lord will get us through this. The Lord and my super-supportive husband and parents. (I tend to go in "panic-mode" when I begin to think of the unkown.)
L is for Learning.
I'm learning that I can't be in control of EVERYTHING. It's sad, but true. Will I willingly admit this to my husband or mother, NO. But I do know this. The main thing I have to keep reminding myself is I need to just 'let go' and worry about more important things. Like my son, my health, my marriage, my family and my schooling. I need to let go of the things that cause me stress and cause me to worry. (And boy, does that list seem to never stop growing) I HAVE to trust that my husband can and will take care of things. (I never doubted you dear, I just like to do things my way XOXO) I guess this is all easier to type than to admit aloud, but, I am admitting that I am learning.
Baby Update: Today I had a prenatal appointment. I had a new doctor because my original doctor has taken a leave for medical reasons (keep her in your prayers). Anyways, I am measuring right at 32 weeks and Corbin's heartbeat was good and strong at 140-160 beats/min. My weight gain is a little concerning because of how much fluid I am retaining (I have Shrek feet right now) so the doctor said she would keep an eye on that. My mom went with me and we actually got to peak at him for a few minutes while they did a quick ultra sound to check my fluid level (which was good!) and to check and see if maybe Corbin had a cleft lip. (The 3D/4D we got over the weekend looked like he had one in almost every picture) But, all is good. We will love him no matter what, but as of now, he looks great and healthy! He is so perfect in every way. We also got to see his "boy parts" for the first time too! Oh, the little things. <3
Well, this about sums it all up. Below are some pictures for you all to see. Enjoy! Have a great rest of the week, and I will blog again soon! <3
Krissy
Corbin Zane Zaremba
Rilynn Bailey Hibler
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
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