Busy...busy...busy

The past few weeks have been really busy but it is only going to get busier for us. I had a wonderful work shower on November 14th. I work with some wonderful people at Arlington Elementary and I realize how blessed I am to work there. We got lots of gift cards, clothes, diapers, and baby monitors. Two showers down.. 1 to go! :)


On the 19th, we celebrated sweet Barrett's 1st birthday and then went to an ulltrasound at 4d Sneak Peek with my dad and brothers. Of course Austin was squishing his head into me and putting his hands all in his face. She said we could come back and try for better pictures but it was still a special moment to get to see him for the first time since he has gotten so big. Franz says he has his nose and I think he is right. :) I just wonder what features he has of mine. We won't know until he decides it's time to come into the world. We scheduled to go back on the 26th and hopefully get better pictures but before that we had Thanksgiving break. A break I was desperately needing away from work. We had a nice lunch with my dad, Tyler, Candace, and Drew. We got out late Friday and got a few things at Kohls and Target. I found two night gowns for the hospital and got some outfits for Austin. I feel a lot better now that I am getting my hospital bag together. We also put our Christmas tree up. After Thanksgiving and Black Friday we finally got to go see baby Austin again. He was still in the same position but turned for us a little more and didn't put his hands in his face quite as much. I loved laying there watching him. He has his head on my left side and his legs were straight up crossed under my belly button. We got a video of the whole session and I can't tell you how many times I have looked at it. I can't wait until he is here. I am getting a little anxiety about having everything ready for him. I know I am driving Franz crazy. I can't help it.. lol  Our 3D pics are shown above. 2 from the first session and 2 from the second session.


We finally got his hand painted letters from The Letter Boutique in North Carolina. It took 8 weeks for them to paint them and send them but it was worth the wait. Karen Metcalf, a teacher and friend I work with bought them for us. She is like a mother to me and I very thankful God brought her into my life. We also ordered some sailboat pictures that have a sentence on each one creating a poem. We are painting the frames ourselves and then I will post pictures. We still need an accent table by his glider, a hamper, and organizing shelves for his closet and then I think his room will be just about finished. I am washing his bedding and some clothes today. The one big thing we need is his pack and play that he will be sleeping in for a while. We had one picked out at Target but then we found one we liked better at Walmart. They don't have it in store but we will probably just order it here in a few weeks. 

In the next month, we have so much going on. Next Saturday, I have Breakfast with Santa at school which I wish I had not signed up for. lol I just hate not helping out with school functions. Then, the next Saturday Franz graduates from Bethel. On Sunday the 11th, I have my last and final shower given by Lauren and Rebecca. The next weekend will be the only weekend open and we are supposed to be going to Nashville to stay with my cousin Katie and her fiance' Chris. Then it will be Christmas and who knows when this little boy will be born. I also have my brother's birthday on the 23rd and I don't know when he plans on having a bday party. SO MUCH GOING ON!!! 


Here is what I have for my hospital bag so far: 
2 night gowns
pack of undies
flip flops
travel size shampoo, conditioner, etc...
1 outfit for Austin (waiting on the other) 
Socks, mittens, and hat for Austin
blankets for Austin
                                                                       
Things I need to get: robe, slippers, going home outfit for me, boppy pillow,what else am I missing?  I honestly am not sure what all I need.. 


6 MORE weeks!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)

9 more weeks!!! ahhhhhh! :)

I cannot believe how time is starting to fly by. I have only dreamed about how I would feel when we were close to having a baby. I have never felt so excited/happy and scared/nervous at the same time in my whole life. I love this little boy so much already and he is already loved by so many. We had our first shower yesterday that was given by my best friends Ashlie, Lindsey, and Becky. We are so blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives that wanted to share this special time and shower us with gifts for Austin. We got so many wonderful things that we needed and adorable clothes that I can't wait to see him in!!!!! I am truly so very happy and very anxious to see what God has in store for us. 

On a pregnancy note, I go back to the doctor next week just for a monthly checkup. I am not sure when I start going every two weeks but I know I am getting close to that time. My last appointment I was up 20 lbs overall but had gained 7 in a month. HAHA I am scared to see how much I have put on since then. Everything has been good. They say I am measuring right on target and my blood pressure is good. I still have some swelling but I am trying very hard to not eat as much salt and drink more water. It seems to be helping a little. Besides being tired all the time, I can only really complain about this "pregnancy brain" I have heard about. I never really understood how bad it can be until the past couple of weeks. I have been doing some crazy stuff. I have literally sat and stared into space trying to figure out what I should be doing. I completely forget what I am going to do or forget things that I always do in my daily routine. I say things backwards constantly and the people around me just laugh because it happens so often. I am lucky to remember my name. LOL Overall, I am so blessed to have had a good pregnancy so far and I just pray that everything continues to go good. I can't wait to meet my sweet boy. 

                                       30 weeks and 5 days

So my last thing I want to talk about is my to-do list. I feel like I am becoming my step mom that I have made fun of for years with all of her sticky notes. It's not just that she would have so many but it would also be what she would write to remind herself to do. Something as minor as take out the trash! LOL Well, I am hoping I stop it as soon as he comes. But not only do I have to remind myself of simple every day things but I still need to go register at the hospital, have a consultation with the pediatrician, wash baby clothes, pack my hospital bag, complete my maternity leave paperwork, prepare for my sub, and get this house baby ready! Franz's list is pretty big too and there is no way we will get it all done. We are so busy with other things that I don't think it is possible. Oh and we are hopefully getting our maternity pics done next week. I can't wait to get them done!!! There is just so much to do and so little time to do it. Say some prayers! :)

Well, it's time to get off here. I will update in a couple of weeks I am sure. Hope everyone has a great week!!!!! 

28 weeks.. 12 to go

It has been a little while since I have posted anything. Things are going good! I had a doctors appointment on Tuesday and had to do my 3 hour glucose test again. Luckily, I passed it! I saw Dr. Gray this time and I really like him. He said I am measuring right where I need to be. Everything else is looking good. Austin's heart rate was 156 and he was very active that day. I think that sugar drink really got him going. He also doesn't like when I am hungry so he moves around a lot to let me know to get some food in me. hehe  


We went to Illinois this weekend and had a great time seeing my family. My cousin katie got Austin a cute little outfit and heartbeat monitor that has earphones. We tried it out and heard his heart beat for a minute. My cousin Dana got Austin a little outfit and some burp cloths. It is so much fun getting things for him and just trying to imagine him wearing them. I try so hard to picture what our son will look like but I won't know until he decides to come. :) Dad got to feel Austin kick this weekend. He was so excited and every time I saw him he would say "Is little A kicking?". It makes me so happy that he has a grandpa that is so excited about him and is going to love him so much. Katie also got to feel him move around and kick. It is such a wonderful feeling sharing these moments with my family. I am so lucky to have them, they are always so supportive and loving. 


This week is fall break and I have really enjoyed being off. Started the break with our trip to Illinois and then traveled home on Monday. We stopped and visited my mother's grave. It makes me feel better when I get to visit her grave. She is buried in IL so I only get to see her once or twice a year. We traveled all day and all I could do was lounge when we got home on Monday afternoon. Tuesday, I had my doctors apt. and got to spend the day with Lindsey. Wednesday, I had to make up for all the sleep I have missed. Yesterday, I got up early and got my oil changed and then met a friend for lunch. Then, I met a friend who lives out of town and we went baby shopping. She is having a baby too and it was a lot of fun to go shopping and catch up on things. Today I plan on cleaning up around the house and doing some laundry. I haven't done one thing for school this week and I don't know if I will this weekend. It is really hard to focus on work right now. I am just ready for Austin to be here and get the time off work to spend with him. I know it will be hard to go back to work. 


So, Franz finished painting Austin's room. We still have some things we need to do like decorate the walls but overall the big things are done.  Here are the pictures.

I plan on getting Franz to take my 28 week picture today. So be waiting... :) I am pretty big!

Okay here it is.... Big momma at 28 weeks

procrastinating and sleepy is not a good combo

The title of my post today is regarding my lesson plans. I really don't feel like doing them after dealing with my students all day long. I am just plum exhausted when I get home. Well, actually I am plum exhausted when I am at school too. So basically what I am dealing with these days is just being very very very very very tired. So tired that I can barely keep my eyes open past 8:30-9. If I don't get them done now I won't do them later tonight. They are for next week but I plan to have them completed by Thursday at the latest. Pray that I have the energy to get them done. :/ 


On a positive note,  Franz felt Austin move for the first time on Friday. I was so excited because I have been making him feel my belly for a while now but he never has felt him but on Friday he felt a really hard kick. He was like "WHOA" because Austin kicked sooooooo hard. lol He is really active when I get home and actually relax. It is my favorite part of the day. I am so in love with this little fellow already. He already brightens my day every day. I can't even imagine how much he will when he is here. We are also excited that my dad bought Austin's crib for us and our bedding just came in yesterday. We need to paint, get the changing table, and glider chair  and then we will be close to done.  Franz plans on painting hopefully this weekend. I thought time would go by so slow but now that I am super busy with work time is going by a lot faster. I just keep picturing what my life will be like come January and I can't even describe my feelings. I am so excited but also nervous. I know it is to be expected. Life is great and I am so thankful for what God has blessed me with. Now, if I can only get my students to cooperate at school my life would be near perfect. ;)  Here are some pictures of Austin's bedding! Can't wait until the walls are painted!

My mom....

I have been thinking about my mother so much especially since I got pregnant. Tomorrow is her birthday and she would have been 52. I missed her so much when I got married and cried many many times but I definitely think I am missing her more now. All of my friends have amazing mothers who have been there for them with helping with their babies and it breaks my heart that I don't and won't ever have that. I have such wonderful friends and their mothers treat me like their own but I still wish I had mine. Everyone says that they can't imagine how they would have made it without their mothers coming to stay with them for a couple of weeks after the baby is born. Well, that isn't an option for me so I guess its me and Franz all the way. LOL I am pretty sure my mother made it just fine without anyone and I will do the same. I guess I am just very jealous of my friends and their relationships with their moms. I also have a hard time thinking about Austin never getting the chance to meet his grandmother. He will only see the few videos and pictures we have of her. He will be able to see that she was a wonderful person and probably be able to tell how much his mommy is like her mommy. She was such a wonderful mom to me and Tyler the short time we had her but I am very blessed to have had the 6 years I did with her. I think about you every day, Mom and know that I will one day be with you again. Love you forever and always. 

A picture of my mom and me when I was born along with our dog Bandit. I can just imagine me holding Austin on the couch with Murphy on my legs just like this picture.  :) 

almost 22 weeks and counting...

Austin and I are doing very good. Franz and I went to see him on an ultrasound last Tuesday. I drank a Dr.pepper before I left school and Austin was kicking up a storm. He kicked the whole time while we waited in the waiting room but as soon as we got back to do the ultrasound he went to sleep. Little booger would not wake up enough to get good pictures. She would shake my belly to turn him and he would move a little but still was too comfortable to turn over. She said he is definitely a BOY so we were very happy to have confirmed that. A little part of me was worried that his boy parts at the last ultrasound was just the umbilical cord or something. I would be happy with a girl but since we were already set on a boy and have his named picked out I was set on a boy. She said he is developing good and weighs 15oz. His heart beat was 146 which is exactly what its been every time the past few times. I loved seeing Austin move around and seeing how he has grown. I am so thankful that he is growing and developing good. We are so blessed. Here are some pictures from his ultrasound. Right now he is my little alien. lol 

I have been feeling pretty good. I will be 22 weeks as of Tuesday. I am tired as usual but I can handle tired as long as I am not nauseous and throwing up. I haven't accomplished a whole lot because if I sit down I fall asleep. Poor Franz worked so hard on our closet last weekend putting more hanging shelves so we can fit more in it and all he has asked from me is to go through my stuff to see what I need and don't need anymore. Have I done it? No. I really need to do that soon. Other than being tired, my feet and my hands have been swelling. I really don't want to have to buy fake wedding rings just for a few months. I refuse to go out of the house without my wedding rings on and especially pregnant. So, I really hope that cool weather helps the swelling of the hands. I need it to cool off soon. I had to elevate my feet Friday night and some Saturday morning. This is not a good sign because I have a WHOLE trimester to go and I know its gonna get worse. Standing on my feet all day teaching my little 2nd graders is really tiring and hard on my feet. I have been eating so much sweet stuff that I know I am gonna gain a ton. It just sounds so good and I can't say no. :-/ Oh well. I also eat lots of pasta. lol What's new?  

Look at how big I look at 20 weeks :) haha I am loving it!

Austin has been moving and hitting/kicking me so much lately. I LOVE feeling him! I have made Franz sit and put his hand on my belly for 20 minutes during his active time but he never feels him. I can't imagine that he can't as hard as he is kicking me. But he says he can't and the ultrasound tech said he shouldn't until 24 weeks or so. I guess I will wait until then to make him feel again. I just want him to be able to feel our little boy moving. Anyway, Franz just asked me to go get started on my closet stuff. I guess I am gonna get started on that. Finally. Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their long weekend. 

Austin Bradley

Well, it's been a little while since I have blogged. I was trying to blog every week but last time I wrote a whole post the website messed up and I lost the blog. Not sure how that happened but I was so mad. Anyway, We found out at our last ultrasound that we are having a precious little boy! I was so scared and that they wouldn't tell me because everyone I had talked to said they wouldn't.. well, technically they didn't. I begged them to tell me and so she found his little bottom and found a position that would give it away to me. She said I am not telling you but I think you can figure it out by looking at this view. BOY was it obvious!!! lol Franz's face was priceless. I would do anything to have his reaction on video. We are both so excited that we are having a boy and I am so glad that we found out that afternoon. I was driving myself (and Franz) crazy wondering.

So, we have decided to name him Austin Bradley. We both just love the name Austin and Bradley is after my wonderful father. My dad is the best man I know and there is no one else in the world who deserves it more. My dad has been such a wonderful father to all three of his kids and has been more like a dad to Franz than his own. We wanted to honor him by giving our son his name. Dad is so excited to have him a little buddy to watch baseball with now. Franz has been so excited looking for NC and Texas stuff for Austin. I am just ready to be able to begin on the nursery. We have it all picked out just have to order it all. We are ordering one big thing each month. Last weekend we got a rocker recliner from Ashley Furniture. Luckily my sweet sister in law got it for us for a really good deal. So that is one thing we checked off our LONG list of things to do. lol Next check it is bedding!

 I have been feeling Austin kicking just about every day now. It is in the same spot every time. He is still positioned "breach"  which is why I think I can feel him kick so much because his little feet are so low. We go to the Woman's clinic August 30th for an ultrasound which is when we were supposed to find out the gender. Thank goodness we didn't have to wait that long. Hopefully he is doing good and developing right on track. I can't wait to see how much he has grown in just a few weeks. I will post pictures as soon as we get them. I am sure since I have been so stressed and tired from work I won't be on until then.  12 more days!!!!!

hmm....

So, tomorrow is the day we go to Birthchoice and have an ultrasound. I got really discouraged when I was told by a friend that she went and they wouldn't tell her the gender. They also wouldn't tell my sis-in-law's brother's gf today. I have already talked to the lady who made my appt twice and both times she has told me that if I ask them and they can tell that they will tell me. I will be highly upset and disappointed if they won't tell me. It is one thing to not be able to tell because of the baby's position but to just not tell me because you don't want to then I am gonna be one mad momma. I understand the purpose of the free ultrasound but don't tell me that I will most likely find out if they don't plan on looking for it at all. I know I sound like a brat but this is really important to me. I just need to vent and the place for it is my own blog. haha 

So, I have been asked if I am having twins and NO I am not having twins. I really think I may be further a long. lol I know people say that but I really think I am. We will see either tomorrow or on the 30th what they will say. I do feel huge but I know people grow differently and I guess I am just one of those that show early. It really is amazing how woman are so different. I feel like I felt a small kick earlier. If it wasn't a kick I don't know what the heck it was. I have never felt that feeling before. I have been feeling fluttering the past week or two but nothing like that. So I am 17 weeks and 2 days today. I am so ready know what this baby is and so ready to start on the baby's room. I know Franz is excited too but probably not about the nursery since he will have to do all the work. LOL 


Thanks to my best friend for buying the cutest stickers for my growing belly and for the baby when he or she is growing each month. If you look in the pictures above you can see the 16 week sticker on my belly. Love you Ash! I have another one for 18 weeks so be looking for next weeks!Well, hopefully I will have exciting news to share tomorrow. Say some prayers!

Big momma

So the past week my belly has REALLY grown! It's like I woke up and grew a few inches on my stomach. A shirt I wore last week is now riding up on my belly. I love that my baby is growing which in turn makes my belly grow.It is still in my head that I shouldn't get big because I was trying so hard to  lose before the baby. It is also hard when I see really little people that are so small even pregnant. lol I know everyone is different and if people want to talk about how big and fat I am then oh well. lol I am having a baby and that is all that matters to me. People are really noticing now too. I had a student who was in my class last year stop and say hello to me today and as soon as I stood up to say hi to her and her mother, she said "Are you pregnant?" lol Thank goodness that I am because I probably would have cried. So here are some pictures from this weekend. This was the first time I have taken pictures so I know ya'll don't have anything to compare to but I was NOT this big I promise. lol

 Only 5 days until we go for an ultrasound. Please say some prayers that baby Seyerle is doing good and cross your fingers that we are able to see if we will be having a baby boy or baby girl. I can't wait!!! Hopefully this week will FLY by! I have been back and forth about a reveal party only because if for some reason the baby is turned or positioned in a way that we can't find out I don't want to have to cancel something with our friends and families. So I guess we have decided on not doing it because I know I won't be able keep a secret for very long. I can't help it. haha 


Gotta go to bed.. 6:30 is gonna come REALLY early for me tomorrow. Back to work I go. :-/

Full of Excitement!

So some exciting news... We have an appointment on August 5th at 3:45 for a free ultrasound at Birth Choice in Jackson. They are training two nurses to do ultrasounds and need women that are 7-20 weeks pregnant. We are hoping to find out the sex that day. That makes me so completely happy because I am dying to know what our sweet baby is. I am ready to be able to name our baby and start on his or her nursery. We are scheduled at Woman's clinic August 9th for a check-up and then August 30th for an ultrasound. I really didn't want to wait until the 30th so it works out perfect. It also makes me happy that we get to see this sweet baby twice in August. 
I have been looking for ideas for the nursery. I found a boy and girl bedding that I really like.  
                                               For a boy:

For a girl:

Oh yea, other great news!!!! We traded the civic in this past weekend and got a 2012 Kia Sorento. I am really liking it and we are definitely ready for a baby with this car. There is plenty of space and it is a safe car. The 2-door civic wasn't something we even considered keeping with a baby on the way. So  many exciting things going on! 

Here is a pic of the sorento. :)

I am so thankful to God for allowing all of these wonderful things to happen in my life. I am blessed with a wonderful husband, family, friends and can't forget this sweet baby growing inside of me. 

Life is wonderful!

A little bit of this, a little bit of that!

Wow, this heat is killer! The one thing that I didn't miss while we were in California for sure! We got back late Saturday night and boy did it feel good to be home and sleep in our own bed. We did enjoy being there and spending time with my Aunt Connie and her boyfriend Nick. Lots of things to do there and it was a lot different than TN. We had a full schedule while were there which did take a toll on me being pregnant. I was very tired and got sick several nights. It didn't stop me though. We went out on Nick's boat several times, had dinner at fancy restaurants, took tours around San Diego and went to the beach. We did a little shopping at this Outlet mall right on the border of Mexico. It was really neat to see how close Mexico was. We actually stayed in Coronado which is an island right outside of San Diego. Super nice place. Everyone walks everywhere or rides bikes. They stay fit with all of the activities they do. Franz and I could barely keep up. We are used to driving every where and it is way too hot to do anything outside in Jackson. lol It was over all a great trip. 


                 Here is a picture from our trip: Franz, me, and Connie 

So onto my pregnancy updates. :)  Still have sickness, headaches, and extreme tiredness. I crave mashed potatoes and gravy all the time. I also crave my usual pasta and I am loving fruit. We go tomorrow for a checkup and hear the baby's heartbeat. I am really excited and hope that everything goes well. Still counting down until we find out if we will be buying blue or pink. I would like to go to the Sneak Peak place but I don't want to spend the extra money when we will find out a few weeks later. Franz said I can wait. :) For some reason I am feeling like it is a girl right now but I have been back and forth. At first, I thought boy and now I think girl. No real reason it is just a feeling. I had a dream while I was in Cali that I was having a girl. I woke up and told Franz and immediately got a text from Franz's sister, Gretchen, that she just had a dream we were having a girl. How weird is that?! Maybe that is why I am thinking that. It is a little strange though. Gretchen had a dream that we were pregnant the night we took our test and hadn't told a soul. Maybe I should believe her dreams. lol I get more and more excited every day and can't wait to be a mommy! 


So, school starts back in a couple weeks and I am getting kind of excited! A little anxious though because I have a lot to get done before I leave for Christmas break. 6+ weeks of lesson plans for my maternity leave and 6 evaluations with my principal. I have great teacher friends who have offered to help me already so I know I can get through this. I have got to get busy on my classroom as well as other things I want to have done. I hope this year is as great as my first year of teaching. I was sooooo lucky to have such a wonderful year. I pray that I have a good group of students again. :)


Well, I am getting off here and will update maybe next week. 

a lot to say

So here lately I have been feeling a little better with the morning sickness. I mainly just feel extreme tiredness. I don't want to jinx myself because last time I said I was feeling better it started over. I started taking 2 Flintstones Complete vitamins at night and it has made a huge difference. The past few days I can actually brush my teeth without puking and I haven't gotten sick at night, I think in almost a week. I am really hoping the worst of it has passed. I will be 12 weeks tomorrow!!! I can't believe that I am already 3 months pregnant.  I went last Thursday to have my glucose screening test done as most of you already know. I couldn't eat or drink anything after midnight and had to increase my carbs the 3 days before my apt. When I got there I went straight in and had my fasting blood test done. The nurse said that if it was normal then we could proceed with the rest of the glucose testing and it was so she gave me the glucose drink that was very large! The first thing she said was if you throw this up then you will have to come and do this whole process over. It was the hardest thing  I had to do. Even harder than actually taking the blood test. I drank the drink and waited an hour until they took my blood again. That first hour was the worst. I had to really concentrate on not throwing up. Once the hour was over I went back again for my 2nd blood test. I sat in the waiting room during each hour because I didn't want to have to leave and come back each time. Originally the nurse on the phone said bring a book which led me to believe that I couldn't leave. The nurse I saw said they don't care if you leave but it is really important to be there right when its been an hour and some people don't come back when they should. I saw several women doing the same thing. One woman went to her car to nap and they had to call her once because she didn't come back in time. It was interesting to watch. lol So anyway, I waited 2 more hours after the first 2 blood test to take 2 more and then I was able to go home and chow down on some food finally. I was so tired just from going to the doctor. I took a nap then I got a phone call from the woman's clinic. The nurse said I passed my glucose test and all was great in the world. For some of you that may not know, if I had not passed my glucose test then I would be diagnosed with gestational diabetes and my life would have to change completely these days. But it's not the case and I don't have to worry about it again for a while until they decide to check it again. I am just so thankful that I passed. I am also very thankful for my wonderful husband who sat there with me for 4 hours at the doctor. I have a few great friends who offered to go with me too but Franz ended up getting off. It all worked out. 


So this week I feel like I have so much to do before we leave for California!!!! I need to clean the house, pack, go get a few things from the store and get my doggies situated before we leave. Murphy is staying with my dad, Debbie, and Drew. He loves staying at Grandpa's house. He knows who Grandpa is and it is really too funny to watch him get excited about seeing him. Anyway, Macy is going to be taking care of by Gretchen. Thankful for our family who helps us out with our furry children. I don't think I could leave if I didn't feel comfortable with Murphy and Macy being well taken care of. I can't believe it is almost July which means that I only have one month left until school starts back. I was sitting here trying to think of what I did the first couple of weeks of school last year and I have no idea. I guess it was all a blur. I some how taught all my students our routines and rules but don't know how I did it. I know it will just come to me when school begins and hopefully I will do an even better job since it will now be my second year of teaching. :) 


When we get back from California I will have to really get going on things for school. My classroom is still in boxes from them doing the floors and I have a few things I want to get done before school begins. I want to have everything ready for the first day of school. Oh yea speaking of school, I just remembered that I have to go to Central Office to do my paperwork for my maternity leave. I need to do that pretty soon. I also have us on two waiting list for day cares. Forest Heights and First Baptist which are both very close to Arlington. I spoke with a very nice lady at First Baptist and she was confident that we would have a spot when the baby comes and is 6 weeks old. That made me feel so much better. I was really worried that being on a waiting list we would end up not having any where for the baby to go when I have to go back to work. It's all good though. Anyways, I have talked and talked and it is time to get off here. Hope everyone has a great week! 

"funk"

It is 10:00 on Sunday night and I have left the house once to go get  taco bell with Franz. I haven't felt like doing anything. I just feel blah lately. I have been in a "funk". I know it is just pregnancy but I hate feeling like this. I know Franz hates it too. Friday night, we went to dinner just us and it was nice. I jinxed myself by saying that it has been a few days since I got sick. Well, Saturday night I got sick and I have been very close today. I am also having a terrible time taking my prenatal vitamins. I have always had a hard time swallowing pills but now it makes me gag just the thought of them. The nurse gave me some samples of  CitraNatal Assure. They are as big as the ones I got from Target that I told her I was having problems taking. lol Oh well, Franz repeatedly tells me that I am not taking them for me so I need to get over it. He is right but I can't help that I get sick at the thought of them. Also, here lately I will crave something but when I get it or going to get  it I don't want it anymore. Just like Taco Bell tonight that I really wanted.. we got there and I really didn't want it but I knew Franz would get mad at me. lol It was good though when we got it home. I feel so bad for him sometimes.. he is really trying and I am not making it easier on him. He did rub my back last night. That doesn't happen very often at all I promise you that. It was short but sweet. It made me happy. :) Other things that are bothering me are smells. The trash made me throw up the other day. I let the dishes pile up for days because the thought of them made me gag. I also have to get up to pee around 3:30 and 6:00 A.M. Not sure why because I don't think this cute little blob is on my bladder just yet.  Sometimes I just want to laugh at all the symptoms I am having with this pregnancy. Franz just looks at me when I say "Gah, that smell is horrible". He is like "what smell?" Crack me up! Just the other day my friend Casey and I went to get ice cream and the smell outside DQ smelled like vomit to me. She didn't smell it of course. Even though I feel like I am in a "funk" I am loving every minute of it just knowing that this sweet  little baby is growing inside me. I love "it" so much already!


Franz and I decided we have to start cutting back on our spending. We have a lot to get prepared for and of course we have major expenses when the baby comes. I told him I would start cooking at night and I would try to use coupons too. I will not become one of those people though that buy things that I don't need just because I have coupon  like that tv show. But I will look to see if there are coupons and use them if we can. We do need to stop eating out. It is just so convenient especially when  the thought of cooking makes me gag. lol Oh well, I am going to try.  


So back to my names for the baby.. I guess I let people bother me a little bit about their comments about Brookelyn. I won't say their comments because I don't want to offend anyone else like I was. We are still definitely considering the name but I also like Katelyn. The reason we liked these names because it has my middle name in the name which is Lyn. It is still early on names but Franz and I want to have a named picked out for both. Austin Bradley is still the boys. I just love that name. August 30 seems so long away to find out the sex but I know it will fly by. We start back school August 2nd I will be busy with getting back to school. Franz wanted our appointment to be late in the afternoon so he wouldn't have to take off and I don't blame him but I am going to be so distracted that day it is going to be terrible. I am so anxious to get started on the room and start picking stuff out. Lindsey and I went to the mall the other day so she could get Tayte a swimming suit and I was in baby heaven! I can't believe how much cute stuff they have for girls. We are definitely in trouble if we have a girl. lol A boy or girl will be good with me but those girl clothes are adorable! 


Well, I am getting sleepy. OF COURSE! I will update after my appointment Thursday. Please continue to pray. <3 Oh check out these adorable onsies that Aunt Ashlie made Baby Seyerle. Which one do you think the baby will wear? Blue or Pink?! So lucky to have such a wonderful best friend! Love you "Aunt"Ashlie!

Baby Seyerle

I haven't posted anything in a while, I guess because we were waiting to announce that we are having a baby! :) We found out on  May 11th and since then I have been pretty sick. In previous posts, I talked about losing weight and making myself better. I haven't been able to work out since I got pregnant. I have been so tired, sick, and the weather is sooooo hotttttt! Franz and I went to the doctor on Monday and we got to see our precious little baby and hear the heartbeat. It was such a wonderful feeling. I was so worried before thinking that we would go in and they would say "Sorry Mrs. Seyerle, there is no baby and we don't hear a heartbeat". It was just a fear and I was so thankful when we saw baby Seyerle on that screen. For some reason they had me take a glucose test at only 10 weeks. I don't know if it is because I am overweight or because I have a little diabetes in my family. Not sure why but they called yesterday and said that my glucose test was high. I am really nervous and it's all I can think about. I don't even know where to begin changing my diet. They are sending me some kind of kit in the mail that will explain what I need to do. I go in Thursday to take 3 glucose tests for 3 hours on the hour. I am so bummed to go by myself too but I don't expect anyone to go sit with me for 4 hours at the doctor unless for some reason Franz could get off. He is the only one I would make sit there with me for that long. lol So on that note, I guess I really need to get back into walking and eating better. The nurse said that it could come back normal next week but I have a feeling that it's not going to be the case. Please say some prayers for me.

So on a more positive note, Franz and I are sooooooooo excited about this baby. My family and friends are super excited too! Wish we could say the same thing for a few others but when that precious baby comes it will be hard for them to be negative. I can't imagine someone not being happy about a precious new baby coming  into the family. I guess some people are just that bitter and unhappy with their lives. Anyway, Franz thinks/ hopes it a boy. I will be happy with either but I will laugh if it does happen to be a girl. Franz has no idea how much a little girl would be wrapped around his little finger. If it is a boy, we have Austin Bradley Seyerle picked out. If it is a girl, we have Brookelyn Claire Seyerle. As of now those are the names but we will see. I like those names a lot but the faces we get when we say Brookelyn is too funny. Not everyone is going to like our  names and that is how it goes. I don't really care what people think. We will find out the sex on August 30. It seems so far away but I know it will go by fast. Anyway, I am going to get in the shower. Check out baby Seyerle below. Isn't he/she cute already! lol :)

Life is great!

I am the happiest I have ever been. There is nothing in my life that I can honestly complain about. I have one week left of this school year and then my first summer as a teacher begins. I have slacked on my exercising lately (1 week) but I have a good reason. ;) However, I will be getting back into that hopefully tomorrow. Franz and I have been on cloud 9. He is so amazing and love him more than I ever  knew was possible. I thought I loved him as much as I possibly could but our love is growing every day. Sounds cheesy I know but it is the truth. We are planning on joining Northside United Methodist Church very soon. We love it there and are very comfortable and at home. 


On another note, I am so proud of Franz and the work he is putting into our home. He has been working so hard on putting our new floors down in the bathrooms, kitchen, sun room, and utility room. It is taking him a lot longer than expected but what he has accomplished so far looks awesome. Only a few more weeks until our family comes in and will get to see our house for the first time. They are coming in for my little brother's wedding. Makes me so sad but also very happy at the same time. It is crazy to think about how much our lives have changed over the years. Life is so short but I am finally living it to the fullest. Anyways, Franz is getting out of the shower and we are about to have a very late dinner together. Goodnight! :)

Personal trainer....

Is what I need to get into shape. I am having a hard time eating less and exercising more. I will say that I am proud of myself for sticking with my jogging/walking. However, I need to do more. I am doing better but I need to do BETTER! As of today, I am gonna eat way less calories and try to add a video to my workout. I have a deadline, which was originally my brother and Candace's wedding (June 4) but that is not gonna happen. My deadline is July 1st. What is July 1st, you ask? On July 1, 2011 Franz and I will be getting on a plane and heading to San Diego, CA. We just bought our tickets! I am sooooooooooooooooooo excited! It is finally official. Now all I need to do is LOSE weight and I will be so happy. I have wanted for so long to be happy with my body and now I need to do it. Everything else is falling into place so that is what is left. 


So I have been doing the c25k program and lately having to do it by myself. Linz had a wreck and hurt her shoulder and neck so she has been unable to do it with me. I guess this is God telling me that I CAN do this by myself and showing me that my determination is going to keep me going. The old me would have quit because I didn't have a partner with me but I now know that I am stronger than I thought. That is a good feeling. :-)  Oh and I have lost 10 pounds in all but I have stayed the same weight the past week or so.. Not good. So that tells me that I am not gaining but I AM NOT LOSING. I gotta get with it. So that is an update on my weight loss journey. As they say on Biggest Loser. lol Hopefully next time I can update that I have lost some weight. 


                          Motivating picture of the day: 

Working on me...

Working on me has been a struggle for quite some time. I don't know why it is so hard to eat healthy and exercise on a daily basis. I have gained around 60 + pounds since I graduated high school. I am embarrassed to even admit that. I know a lot of that has to do with my thyroid along with lack of exercise and not so good food. I LOVE pasta and I have pretty much taken that out of my life. I have changed my diet completely and started a new workout plan. Lindsey and I started the couch to 5k. Which basically trains you to be able to run a 5k. So far it is going good and I really think it is going to have a good outcome. It requires you to walk/run 3 times a week so I am doing different things on my days off from that. I feel so much better when I workout. I just hate waiting to see results. I wanna see them now since I am putting so much effort into it. That is mainly why I have given up so quick in the past. I am not going to give up this time. I WILL get to my goal weight and I WILL keep it up. I just have to keep telling myself. It helps having a friend to keep me going and encouraging me. 


On another note, I am working on me in other ways as well. Franz and I have been visiting Northside Methodist Church. We are really enjoying it and are considering joining there in the future. We feel comfortable there and already know several people. I know it will be a great place when we have children one day. One thing that I have been working on is grudges. A few Sundays ago, the message was about letting things go and not letting them bottle up in side of you. Give it to God and let him work it out for you. I have been working on grudges that I have with people that are in my life. One being my step mother. I feel that I will never forgive her and I truly hate her, but I know that isn't what God wants. I am letting the anger go which feels good. However I am still working on the rest. There are other things with a few people that have been in my life for a long time. I am forgiving them and letting the grudges go. I am proud. :) lol. It doesn't feel good to be angry at someone for a long time. It just gets worse and nothing good can come from that. 


So that is it for now I guess.. There have been a few issues that I don't even want to type/talk about. It isn't worth the breath or space on my blog. LOL. I will keep posting how I am doing on my weight loss.. Maybe that will be one more incentive to keep me going. :)  

A goal.. to look like this again. :)

~Spring Fever~

Spring break came and gone... I didn't do anything major and I am so okay with it. It was nice to be home and not have to worry about anything. I started it off with my birthday and it was pretty great! My family and best friends made it so special for me. I went shopping with Gretchen my sis in law on Monday. I got my hair done FINALLY on Tuesday. I really like the girl who did it. I am definitely going back. I got to spend the day with Ashlie and Barrett on Wednesday. Drew and I went to Nashville and ate lunch with Dad and Katie on Thursday. We also we to the mall. On Friday I had Franz to myself all day. :) We just ran errands and did not so fun stuff but it was with him so thats all that matters. Over all spring break was great! 
Spring is here and the weather hasn't been the greatest but those few beautiful days have been wonderful. Pretty and warm weather just makes me in a good mood. I just want to be outside and soak up every minute of it. I can definitely tell my students have spring fever too. They are acting kinda crazy. lol. Who wants to be couped up inside when the weather is getting warmer and the sun is shining?! I know its only going to get worse! 


So on another note, I talked to my Aunt Connie who lives in San Diego. We are discussing plans for Franz and I to visit this summer. We have been talking about it for a few years now and I am super excited. This is Franz and I's last trip just us before we start adding additions to our little family. (Franz, me, and our pups) lol.  
My summer is looking full already. School has asked to me to do several things this summer and then our trip to Cali. Not to mention my little brother is getting married. So much going on! I LOVE IT! 


Life is great and I have nothing to complain about. That's a first. haha

4 days...

4 days until my 26th birthday. It's kinda crazy to think how old I am and where I am at in my life. I am finally done with school and teaching second grade at Arlington Elementary. I thought I would never be done but I was determined to get through it and it definitely paid off. Thinking back to last year on my  birthday I remember being really down about myself. I was finishing up school but was reminded that I was 25 and still in College. I was down about my weight and still haven't gotten to where I would like to be. It wasn't until October that I was able to go to the doctor and find out that my thyroid is under-active and hindering me from losing the weight. I am finally motivated to eat healthy and exercise more. I really want to be at a healthy weight and be comfortable with myself again. 
A lot has happened in the past year. It seems like my life has changed a lot and in a lot ways it has. Besides graduating and getting a teaching job, Franz and I have decided that we are going to start trying to have a baby in the near future. Which is why I want to lose my weight now because if I don't it will be so hard to lose even more weight after having a baby. Franz and I have been making an effort to make time for each other. We have been taking long walks at the park which allows us to talk and connect like we used to. We also have been visiting churches and looking for one that we can join. We are doing so good and I am so thankful for him and our marriage. Life is getting better everyday and I have God, my family, friends, and my wonderful husband to thank for that. I can only hope that my life only gets better each year!