Getting ready to go on vacation

It is Wednesday, Cyndi is at work until 730 tomorrow morning. She will walk in the door in time to get back in the car and head to the airport. We are going to Oklahoma to see Cyndi's side of the family. Only both her brothers will not be home this time so we are a little sad about that. One is out of the country and the other just moved to TX.
We scheduled our OB ultrasound for July 14rth. Hopefully that will give us confirmation of a baby boy.
After reviewing all the little signs during pregnancy we should have known it was a boy. First: at 6w4d we made laminated pictures of our US that ironically had a blue backing, it was the only color baby card stock we had in the house. Actually I guess that was second. A year and a half ago when we were in the planning daydreaming phase of getting pregnant, I asked for baby clothes for my birthday. Cyndi bought clothes that mostly pertained to a boy. Especially a little towel/robe for the baby. It is dark blue and light blue. And.... who would paint the nursery blue and white without knowing the sex of the baby? We also have been set on a boy name for years. HELLO NEW MAMA'S GET THE HINT ALREADY.
The only girl items we have are from my mom. That was because she said we deserved a girl, meaning, we would get to go through everything we put our mom's through. We are happy, I think it is a boy, but will not be surprised if the doctor says otherwise. I guess until someone says IT IS A BOY rather than well I think it is probably a boy but I am not sure. Again, I think I should just follow the hints and realize we are really having a boy. I have thought it was a boy from day one, however everyone else has said girl.
I don't know if I mentioned it prior but our baby is huge. He is measuring over and hmmm. there is no question as to when we got pregnant. We can give you a five hour time frame.
When doing AI I guess we forgot to focus on the LMP and just focused on the insem date. We did not do all the charting most couples do. Our charting was typically with a eyeliner pencil written on the mirror of our bathroom. God blessed us with a very easy BFP. I tend to think I worked about 15 years for that BFP. I am so lucky God sent me my angel Cyndi who happened to want to be a mommy too and had no problems getting pregnant.
Even on the worse day, I am very blessed.
I wish I could snap my fingers and have all women who desire to be mothers so badly get pregnant. It is such a storm of emotions, since we have been on our pregnancy journal, we have met several women via the inter-net that are TTC. For all you women who have yet to get your BFP, I think of you everyday. Having lived through so many negative pregnancy test, I feel your pain. May God bless you soon.
Well I guess this is it for a week. When we return we will have many pictures to share of the family. Maybe even a double belly shot since Cyndi's sister is also pregnant. She is about 13 weeks ahead of us.
PS Thank you sweet Jake for watching our home and animals. AND CONGRATS on getting your Drivers License. We love you.

Belly Pictures week 16

If you do not know Cyndi, she is full of laugh, giggles, and constant practical jokes. I believe I caught a bit of her pose she tried to correct before I took the picture. That is just her.


Mama Cyndi holding our baby boy.

Mama Chantelle trying to get every angle of that growing belly. I just think it is so cute. She is such a sport, I ask to see my belly probably 10 times (at least) a day. She has never said no. I get to hug, rub, kiss, my babys' belly and our baby all the time.

Her waist line has slowed a bit but her tummy is getting harder and harder. I keep hoping she will soon feel quickening (baby movement) and then soon I will be able to feel our baby.

All the posted belly pictures are great, and a pay back for all her covered wagon's, and locked windows in the car. Pregnancy sure does strange things to our body's.

Week 16, not a whole lot new EXCEPT A GROWING BELLY.

Dear fellow Bloggers,
I have found a differnt template that I would like, however it says it will delete my follwers. I don't want to do that! Does anyone know how to get your cake and eat it too? I think I would loose my music, but I can re-do that much. When I started blogging I had no idea what I was doing and I am still a newbee and learning.
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Catching up yet again.

Our baby will be 16 weeks tomorrow. So the question remains what sex is the baby, that will come later. We went back to the Ultrasound place to re-check gender this week. Cyndi has increased bra size for the third time. Tomorrow she is no longer allowed to sleep on her back. Left lying only to allow proper blood flow to our beautiful baby.
A good note, Cyndi's hormones have leveled out and our relationship is back together well back to normal I should say. Back to best friends and spouse.

So what has been going on this week outside of baby, baby, baby. Well my good friend found out she was pregnant today. I am so excited for her, just as though we were just finding out again.
I had to have my toenail removed for the fourth time and this time they say it will not grow back. It hurt so bad, but Cyndi held my hand. She is so wonderful.

Jake my son dated a girl, his only girlfriend in high school, they were together for over one and a half years. In high school that is eternity. Well he is leaving later this month for the USMC and she broke up with him. Being his mother I want to have a skunk go and spray her. I am very angry and it kills me to see my son hurting. God told her it was not meant to be. The truth is sad and it has nothing to do with God, yet possibly another boy. I know I am a crazy woman, but if you hurt my family, I have no use for you anymore. The sad thing is he still loves her. Instead of just breaking it off, she still wants to go to the movies, have him go to the Dr.'s with her. I want to call her and say LEAVE MY BEAUTIFUL SON ALONE. You never deserved him to begin with. But, I won't. He is now 18 and has to go through all of lives tough blows. I just wish I could protect him from such a harsh world.

Joe has continued with football practice four times a week even though it is over 110 here. He is a doll and I love him so much

We leave this Thursday to go to Oklahoma to see Cyndi's family. It should be fun. I am afraid to fly so with the exception of that it should be great.

Cyndi's belly is just growing and she is more beautiful everyday.
So what are we having?

Okay here it is, however keep in mind we are only about 90% sure. So if in three weeks we tell you something different I apologize.
We are have a little baby BOY. YEAH!!! We wanted a girl but since I found out it is probably a boy my heart and my emotions have changed. Plus, we raised Joe and some of Jake which means we have boy experience. At least we kinda know what is in store for us.

I think I have everything so far. I will try and get 16 week belly pictures up on Monday. We are 16 weeks tomorrow. I love my wife, my baby and her belly.
I am so thankful and appreciate everyone in my family. I feel a special thanks to Joe who is handling becoming a big brother at 16 very well. He is an angel of a child.

Thank you for reading, I always write near bedtime so once again please ignore my grammatical errors.

Our Ultrasound for fun.

This is our beautiful baby growing inside mama Cyndis Belly.
It is active and kicks, jumps up and down, waves hello, takes both hands down to cover it's privates. I can not believe Cyndi can't feel our baby move. It is totally out of control.

The baby is posing for this picture. How beautiful. How can you not just fall so in love with our baby. We love our baby so much.

Am I a girl or a boy. We went to this place for that purpose. The end result was we don't know. I was unahppy with the service, but am grateful to see my little angel.

Baby Reiter-Belcher You are so loved. We adore you more than you could ever imagine.

Belly pictures week 15

Yeah at least we go new bottoms, and they are not blue or yellow. Amazing in it self.
Can you belive how beautiful her belly is. I think she is one hot mama.
I am so blessed to have such a beautiful woman in my life.
I love you mama Cyndi. You are my hero, I idol you and strive to become more like you.
Our children our blessed to have you be such an influence in our family.
We are forever grateful that you are carrying our gift, our precious angel.

Okay we are a little bit behind. It was so easy to keep up at first, but for those of you who read our blog, please be patient, I am trying really hard to keep you updated.

Belly pictures week 15

Oops my error sorry stay posted.