Lexi is getting too smart!

Keith went on search for a "puppy cage". Something that was bigger than her kennel but still kept her from getting into things while we were gone. We had to do this because I had taken her to the vet the other day and she was dehydrated. This way she could have her water with her and we didn't have to worry about a huge mess when we would get home from work.

Keith and I went out to eat a couple of nights ago and when I opened the door to the apartment she greeted us. I was slightly shocked since I knew he had put her in "the cage". We checked everything out and there was no way she could have gotten out unless she grew wings and flew. Keith put her back in and she pulled her bed to the side of the cage and was jumping on her bed like a baby who wants out of their crib. So, we figured out she was able to pull herself out somehow.

Last night we decided we wanted to know exactly what she was doing in case we could prevent her from getting out. Here is the video we got!

Rainy Day!

According to my EDD (estimated due date) I'm about 5 weeks and 5 days. Right now the baby is between 1/5 and 1/4 of an inch or the size of and orange seed. I can't even comprehend a child ever being so small! The heart has already started being even though it's not fully functional. It's still unbelieve able that we found out nine days ago that we were expecting. I think I'm still in shock. I'm continually having people ask me how I'm feeling. I honestly have no idea how to respond to this question. I feel fine other than wanting to fall asleep every few hours or the having the urge to eat everything I think of. Some (Keith) might say I'm a little moody, but I don't see it. :) I guess that's all the pregnancy news I have for now.

We have a 4 month old pug named Lexi. I'm pretty sure she's the love of Keith's life, but I'm ok with that. Lately it seems she's been getting into everything which I'm sure is payback for dressing her up in some ridiculous outfits when she was tiny. (i.e. the fido float) The good news is she can entertain herself for a while by playing with her tail or ball before she decides she wants to jump around on my stomach. I'm seriously hoping we'll be able to get her to stop that rather soon.

I have today and tomorrow off so hopefully I'll get the urge to unpack a few of our boxes and maybe hang up a couple of things. Keith seems to be doing all of the actual decorating. I'd like to be a part of it (more so than us discussing where a wall hanging should go). Maybe I'll even get a few pictures posted! Then again, it's raining and I love to just lay down with a book on days like this!

The beginning of our story...

Well, I'm not quite sure how to start this or where to begin. Let me start of by telling you our story. Keith and I met in fourth grade shortly after he moved to Weimar. He loves to joke around and tell me that I broke his heart when I moved to Katy in 5th grade and he never heard from me again. Due to some sad and some incredibly awkward circumstances, we managed to remeet each other after nearly 14 years. We had spoken sporadically via the internet but never been able to actually hang out. Our first date we went to an Astros game and from then on I knew we were going to have an amazing relationship, bumpy, but amazing!

Keith and I found out Sunday that we were pregnant. I say "we" simply because this pregnancy is about the both of us. On Monday, we went to a clinic to get a "notification of pregnancy" so I could begin my prenatal care. Apparently it is rather difficult getting into a clinic let aone finding a doctor who is able to begin your care. Monday was very emotional for me as I was figuring out exactly how tough it was going to be to get in somewhere.

After we finished the test and went over the beginning steps with the pregnancy counselor, I found out that I was approximately 4 - 5 weeks along. Now the way I was feeling in the past month makes sense. The complete exhaustion I seem to experience at the end of the day is something I'm having to get used to, as well as the waking up three times a night. I've never been much of an early riser, which most of you probably know. In the past week, I've managed to wake up around 7:45 everyday for the past week. Hopefully I'm able to keep this up for a while. I feel more productive just toodling around every morning.

Now that we've told everyone the news, it seems like I'm able to relax a bit more and begin to thouroughly enjoy our blessing. I'm becoming more excited which I'm sure will continue to grow until we welcome our sweet child into this world. Keith appears to be equally excited, if not more. I know that he's going to make a great father and am so proud of him for how he has already taken on such an amazing amount of responsibility. I am looking forward to every day that this child grows until he/she is ready to meet us.

I want to make sure that I keep everyone updated on how things are going, and this seems to be the best way since we have family spread all over the country. Keep us in your prayers and feel free to check in here and leave comments or advice. They will always be greatly appreciated. Hopefully, I'll be able to get Keith to put some of his own input on here every once in a while! :)