The Last Months Being a Mother to One...

Have been insanely busy! My life must be trying to show me a glimpse of the future. Here's what has been going on:

We were going to a wedding so I used the

opportunity to take a couple pictures:)

I was 30 weeks

Baby Madison is doing great! We had a sonogram on 10/5/11! By estimations, she weighs 4 lbs. and 3 oz. She had 138 bpm. Dr. H said her anatomy was PERFECT. Isn't that one of the best things to be told? Thank you Lord!

Spine and ribs :)

Knee, ankle and foot

Sweet pouty profile :)

* Madison's room is no where near ready... we haven't even painted yet. I believe we have the "Second Child" syndrome. "Oh we have plenty of time!" Uh huh, now it's time to get moving. If I even make it to the scheduled date (high blood pressure), from today, we only have 8 weeks and 3 days. Makes me want to get up and get busy!

* I never sleep. I have HORRID carpal tunnel syndrome and my hands fall asleep at night so bad that IF I sleep, it has to be sitting up. Lovely.

* I am getting less scared and more excited. I hope that lasts :)

Our baby shower was lovely! Thank you to the wonderful friends and family that helped make our day special. If you know Van and I, you know we have to be different! So we had a couples baby shower. Really, we just wanted a family/friend gathering with cake :) I am thankful to have such wonderful people in my life.

Van and I are so close. It was so much fun to share this with him this time. I know for sure, we make our own rules and will always in the future. Baby showers just for women- Psh! :)

Cameron is almost 5! Oh my goodness... what am I going to do?

2011-2012 Pre-K

We normally get Cameron's pictures done around this time but we decided to wait until December to include Baby Sister :)

Saturday Family Fun!

On Saturday, after Cameron's soccer game (which he scored a goal at!) we went to my brother-in-law's house for games and a BBQ. We had a great time playing Wii with 4 people... well it was interesting:) Dinner was great! Thanks to my feet swelling we had to call it quits around 8 p.m. Darn! Right before candy, popcorn and a movie :( But I did enjoy seeing the family and watching Cameron climb trees! The perfect way for a Saturday to be spent!

Aunt Lacie & Cameron

Uncle Waylon & Cameron

Isn't he darling?!

He even convinced Dad to climb! HA!

My Baby!

Baby Makes Four!

I am excited to announce Van and I will be welcoming our new baby on (or before) December 12, 2011. FAMILY OF FOUR! I am only 10 weeks today. With Cameron, we waited to tell everyone until the "12 week" mark. This time, after TTC for 3 years, I can not possibly hold it in any longer! There are a few amazing things about this pregnancy I must get recorded!

1. We conceived at the EXACT time (well within 1.5 weeks) as we did with Cameron EXACTLY 5 years later.

2. After 3 years of TTC, we conceived naturally. (Nothing against anyone!) I took Clomid a couple of times and it made me feel horrible. Cameron was born with Group B Strep, so on a personal note, I felt if we were meant to have another child by God's will, it would be conceived naturally.

3. We found out on April 7, 2011. It was a bit funny. I LOVE me some coffee. Everyone who knows me KNOWS it's my thing! Well, on April 5-7 I tried drinking my morning cup and--- NOPE. I got so sick. On the 7th, while sick, I decided for breakfast I needed (badly) a Sonic Hot Dog... Yeah weird I know.

4. Van knew I was pregnant right when I told him #3. I thought he was insane. After all I had taken about 30 pregnancy tests over the last 3 years and all said a big fat NEGATIVE. I was not about to take another one. However, on the 7th I bought one and took it.

5. My heart melted on April 7th! POSITIVE!!!! Just for reassurance, I took 3 more :)

6. We had our first sonogram on April 27, 2011. The baby, yolk sac, and heartbeat were all detected:) The heartbeat was 143.

7. This pregnancy has been rough. I have been sick as a dog 24/7! I never, not once, had morning sickness with Cameron. I felt great until the last 2 months... come on it was hot and in TEXAS!

8. I have been so worried this time. I knew SO early. I have had time to sit and stew about the pending c-section. The first time it was different... it was a surprise and I had labored all day. I was so ready. I am terrified!

9. About 3 months ago Cameron began asking why didn't he have a brother or a sister? It was all he talked about for days. I was sad, of course, but tried to tell him, "If God wants you to have a baby brother or sister, He will give you one." And He sure did! We are going to let Cameron go with us to find out the baby's sex. He will have no clue about the baby until then! so, shhh! :)

10. I sold ALL our baby stuff. All except some clothes! HA! That's okay- I LOVE to shop!!! I do not care about the sex. I had already accepted the fact that Cameron may be our only child. I am so happy to be pregnant- I could care less. As long as baby is healthy. No 2 week NICU stays this time! Funny me, but I DO have a ton of boy clothing ;)

Our sweet baby #2

Easter 2011

Easter was lovely this year! Cameron was at a fun age and was able to take in ALL of Easter. We started out at Sunday School, followed by a wonderful service, then home to eat a great lunch! It was fun!!

Collin's Basketball Game

January has been a VERY busy month! However, we did make time to go see my oldest nephew, Collin, play basketball! We had a wonderful time seeing everyone and we were able to give Luke his birthday present! Perfect! The game was great! Collin did a wonderful job!

Luke and Cameron playing on the iPhones! They can work those better than I can!

Collin playin' basketball!!!!

Happy Birthday Luke!

I loved seeing Kaylee, Collin and Luke! Can't wait to see Hailey and Hannah (Note: Tara if you are reading this :) I'm coming to Austin! HA!)

Not A Baby Anymore

My baby is four!!! What happened to all that time? When you are pregnant and someone says, "Enjoy it because time goes by fast" It is true. I can't believe it has been four years. A little trip down Memory Lane is definitely needed!

Cameron was born on November 10, 2006 at 8:18 p.m. (It was a Friday night) Cameron Tommy Pearce weighed 7 lbs. and 3 oz and he was 20 inches long :) It was a very bumpy start, as many of you reading this may remember. Cameron scored a 9/10 on his APGAR (sp?) and then another 9/10. Hours later he began to get sick... very sick. After 14 days in the NICU, we brought our baby boy home on Nov. 25, 2006. Because of God's grace, Cameron lived. The doctors had prepared us for, what they said, was the inevitable. But here he is today. 100% perfect! And down Memory Lane we go!

Cameron Tommy Pearce

And then there were 3

Happy 1st Birthday baby boy!

My baby and me on his 2nd birthday!

Birthday Boy!

Happy 3rd Birthday!

He stuck his finger in the cake and we took it

away to cut him a piece, so he pouted.

My FOUR year old!

What a BIG boy!

Watching Cameron grow up has been an amazing blessing from God. Thank you!

Happy Birthday!

This weekend was my sister-in-law's 18th birthday! Oh to be 18 again! WOW! It makes me want to sing- "Memories, misty watercolored memories..." Ok, I will stop now. Sorry! HAHA! Anyways, Cameron had a blast, as always. However, he had a hard time understanding the "party" was not for him. I know- everything should be for him, but he did ok... Until they brought in the puppy. :)

Aunt Lacie and Cameron

Cameron playing "Gestures". Now that was too cute!

Just a Family Picture