Me: Douglas (the hubby) and I had not planned on expanding our family at all, we had just celebrated our 4 year wedding anniversary and 8 year together anniversary in May by going on our first cruise to the Bahamas, and I had lost my Job that year and we spent more time than ever together between February and October 2011, just loving each other, having lunch with each other and spending real quality time with each other after a rocky third year married. I was in heaven. Needless to say God in Heaven had big plans to come for us that year.
October 12 2011 which was a Wednesday night Doug and I were at it again (sorry not pg) and that night little baby was conceived.
Scripture: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart. Do not be afraid... for I am with you... declares the Lord." Jeremiah 1:5,8 NIV
Baby: Im am here now, but mommy and daddy will not know for a few weeks. I have already begun to grow, very rapidly I might add. Right now it is lots of dividing, but my body will be forming very soon.
Me: So October 28 2011, it's time for my period... Where is it, I am waiting...this is Friday I will wait til Saturday, i could just be under stress and a lil late...
Saturday---nothing--- and it was 34 days since my last period... hummm. "do you think???" nooo cant be, but daddy and I will get a pregnancy test just in case and I will take it Sunday morning with my first morning urine....
Sunday Oct 30th 2011: ok this is the big day, I think I am pregnant and not sure how to feel, if I am not, I will be happy, ya know young and free still... still things to do, BUT if i am I will be really happy, things will change forever but for the good, let's get this party started...
So I pee on the stick and wait three minutes, that’s easy... here goes, (2 minutes pass and only one pink line, it is suppose to be two lines if I am so, I guess im not, let me finish getting ready for church...
Five more minutes pass and I will go in the bathroom to throw the test away... But wait, what is that? Is that a second line, I can Barely tell... yep it sure is two lines there... Im stunned and my hubby peeks his head from out the shower and he is just as stunned... frozen almost... is that good or bad? IDK but im excited.... (I think) lol
Baby:
I am still very, very tiny, but you would be impressed at how quickly I am developing, and mommy and daddy know Im here now, they are gonna fall in love with me (after the shock wears off)
Scripture:
"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!" Psalm 139:13-17 NIV
Wednesday 2nd 2011…
Hubby and I told his mom, brother, sister in law, my aunt, my sister, my co works… we told everyone, and everyone was elated!!!
A new baby in the family was just what we needed, especially from Doug and I. We had been together for almost nine years and married for almost five and had not settled down enough to have children between the two of us, so the family had been waiting on this moment.
My mother in law had said all the time that she was tired of grandcats and grand dogs (our animals) and she needed a grand baby, so she got one more coming!!
November 11th 2011:
The first doctor's appointment went well. Douggie and I was nervous but very excited to see our little baby cell. There was definitely something there but we did not get a picture to take home. All I did was took a pregnancy test...so disappointing. The Doctor's office was nice though. I team of about 7 doctors very pleasant and I get to meet them all...Many baby photos all over the office and a very helpful staff. Even two of my church members were nurses there.
November 14th 2011:
Monday night I am bleeding like I am on my period and I do not know why after speaking with the nurse on call and she says to lie down and come in in the morning. I called in to work and scared that I was having a miscarriage I laid down to rest. But I could not rest.
November 15th 2011:
Me:
SO early in the morning there I was to check on my little baby, nervous but I finally got a picture and to see the little heartbeat flutter. The doctor said there was nothing wrong and the bleeding had stop anyway, She told me to rest.
November 11th 2011:
November 14th 2011:
Monday night I am bleeding like I am on my period and I do not know why after speaking with the nurse on call and she says to lie down and come in in the morning. I called in to work and scared that I was having a miscarriage I laid down to rest. But I could not rest.
November 15th 2011:
Me:
SO early in the morning there I was to check on my little baby, nervous but I finally got a picture and to see the little heartbeat flutter. The doctor said there was nothing wrong and the bleeding had stop anyway, She told me to rest.
Baby: so I am six weeks old today and mommy was nervous but I am happy to know she is happy now that she knows I am a ok!!! My facial features are visible, including my mouth and tongue. My eyes have a retina and lens. My major muscle system is developed, and I already practice moving! I have my very own blood type, distinct from my mother's. My blood cells are produced by the liver now, instead of the yolk sac. My brain is dividing into more specialized segments. I hope my mother takes essential oils for my brain development.
THANKSGIVING DAY!!!
November 2011
Me: I guess finding out you are pregnant really makes you sick, I seemed fine before I went to the doctor but I am nauseous now!!! Its thanks giving and I can not eat and enjoy food like I use too.. Maybe I have thrown up about 7 times and its more to come. And who calls it morning sickness, im sick all day!!! My vitamins help a little bit but not much!!!
Baby: I guess I am causing mommy trouble, she does not feel well at all but she has to work hard to help me develope well. I am taking all of her goods to make me healthy and strong! Hang in there mommy!!
November 28th
(its my birthday!!) Hubby and I have another prenatal appointment. This time we get to see the baby together...
What?!?!? Our hospital bill is $935, and needs to be paid by the seventh month!!! that maybe small for some but large for us... dern 500$ detuctable!!! Oh well, I will get it paid fo rmy baby!!
Awe!!! I am in love he is sooo cute and boy has it grown since I last saw it two weeks ago, I wonder If its a boy or a girl....
Baby: Mommy doesnt know what I am yet but I am here to stay...I am protected by the amniotic sac, which is filled with fluid. Inside, I can swim and move gracefully. My face and lips are sensitive to touch. My arms and legs have lengthened, and even my fingers can be seen! My toes will develop in the next few days. Brain waves can be measured
December:
Me: so I am feeling yucky and achy, nothing really excited except the fact that I am going to be a mom!!! Scary thought at times, I am a step mother but that's not full time I am sure this experience with be much more hands on and detailed. My step son is thrilled, his mommy is also having another baby and he is hoping for a brother we shall see.
January:
Me: So I am finally feeling much better, happy alive and vibrant, my skin never looked better my hair all nice and thick and i dont feel so yucky, I actually want to dress up and put on makeup. I am still wearing my high heels... so say I dont even look pregnant but I "sho nuff" am.
I thought that this would be the month I get to find out what my little baby is, but at my doctor I have to wait until I am 20 weeks to find out even though he or she is developed at 16 weeks =(...even though I do not know what it is, the baby's movements are easier for me to detect now, I feel the little flutters around 12 and 2 in the afternoon... how sweet!
Baby: At 14 weeks after conception, it can be scientifically demonstrated that I can hear and react to sound. Each unborn baby at this age displays individual personality.
Feburary 10th 2012
2:45pm
ME: I am full of water and power aid, I had to drive 64 oz of clear liquid two hours prior to my ultrasound visit with out urinating!!!! the hardest thing to do ever when I pee every hour on an empty bladder or not! Today is the day Doug and I found out what we are having and he has met me here from his work and we are too excited!!! We will be happy with whatever God sees fit for us to have but we really want a boy first than a little princess. so we shall see. OUCH!!! I feel the baby kick more and more very lightly but since my bladder is full baby is kicking me right dab in the middle of it... ouch!!!
Boy I got to pee really bad and we have been waiting for a while now, but finally they call us back and my bladder is so full if this lady press too hard on my tummy I will let it all go on her table! The nurse gives us a winks cause she already knows, but she goes on to show us the head, and arm and back and little booty... and the little peek a boo non shy thingy in the middle... ITS A BOY!!! she tells us and my hubby smiles from ear to ear and even gives little chuckle. He never express much emotion so this was one in a million for me to see his face.. I nearly wanted to cry to find out I have a little prince on the way, but the pain of a full bladdder got in my way!!! Still happy I go and relieve myself... We departed and called everyone!!! I will not name them in order some people were promised that they would be the first to know, but in a mass text and a bunch of phone calls we shared the news with the world!!! Literally because we blasted it on youtube also!!!
The family was too happy Doug's grandma had called it. She dreamt a big bright yellow baby boy...so we shall see... Bishop Lee Tunsil is his name, of course I want to name him Douglas or Rush but daddy had first dibbs on baby boy and I would have named him Ra'el Shalindal tunsil if it was a girl... oh well I love love love love this little boy I cant wait to spoil him and kiss his little face, feet and tootie bootie =)!!!
Baby:
Now mommy and daddy know I am here and they know that I am all boy, I cant wait til they see me and I cant wait til they hold me.
Febuary 27th 2012
Me: now baby Bishop moves all the time, he is happy in my tummy. He moves when I'm hungry (which is all the time) he moves when I am full, and he really gets down at 6 in the morning, thats his favorite time to play...So today on my way to work I let him hear mozart classical music I can tell he liked it because he really kicked up a storm after hear it.
Baby: what is that sound? sounds interesting... I like that, makes me want to learn and develope quicker, Im going to be a smart strong boy because my mommy is making sure of it!
Scripture:
"As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother's womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things." Ecclesiastes 11:5 NIV
Febuary 29th 2012
Baby: Today is my cousin Tiana Yvette Tunsil birthday she was born today and she go tot be on the news as a leap year baby, what a celebrity. I cant wait to meet her and play with her and her big brother Bruce Keith Tunsil.
March 6th 2012
Me: Is it 3 in the morning? Baby bishop you are up mighty early
Now is 6 in the morning? baby bishop you make me smile everytime I feel you move... (kick kick kick) you are moving more and more and those kicks are getting pretty strong there...
Baby: mommy is playing back with me, she feels me kick and i feel her push, we are having so much fun early in the morning!!
March 10th 2012
Me: I wake Doug up, because baby Bishop is on the move again, and for the first time Doug feels his son in the womb moving right along!! How sweet!!!
March 17th 2012
Me: Sunday after church I let my mother in law feel the baby's kicks... she was so elated!!
Baby: Hi Nanna I Cant wait to see you!
March 26th 2012
Me: (OUCH!!!) HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF A CHARLEY HORSE, WELL I CAUGHT THE WORST ONE IN MY SLEEP EARLY THIS MORNING!!! and it stayed with me allll day!!!
April 2nd 2012
Me: So daddy and I to0ok a trip to Valdosta Ga. and baby enjoyed the singing, I go tmany compliemts on my round belly which made me feel good cause most of the time I am out of breath and feeling huge!!! Someone even said I look AMAZING... how nice.
Daddy is a little stressed, money is real funny around here and the new baby needs and deserves the very best so we will see what God has in store for us.
April 5th 2012:
Me:
So I wrote a song for my baby, I hope you all enjoy and no stealing lolol! You heard it hear (or read it here first)! Its oringingal, while I was driving to work this morning in traffic I felt Baby Bishop moving and I decided hey I will sing to him in the womb, a song, over and over so he can remeber it, and I will continue to sing it when he is born, I song just for him! He started moving to while I was singing, I think he loves it!
Here Goes:
Mommy mommy loves you, yes I do
Mommy mommy loves you, yes I do
You are strong healthy and smart
You can do anything with your heart
Mom and daddy loves you, yes we do
Mom and daddy loves you, yes we do
You are caring loving and true
You can do anything you want to
Daddy daddy loves you, yes he does
Daddy daddy loves you, yes he does
You're bright just because
You are handsome charming and loved!!!
April 5th 2012,
Me: Also this day I left my 28 weeks check up at the doctor... the baby is measuring well and heart beat as well! My diabetes testing was great but my blood work showed I am a little anemic? No wonder I have been crunching on Ice and soooooooooooo sleepy all the time... Other than getting an iron supplement I am great! Bishop is even better! I love my little man!
April 9th 2012,
So today is the day Doug and i went shopping for groceries. Alot has happened today for doug, his car trouble kept him from goin gto work and spending so much un budgeted money on getting a thermometer and new battery and needing an oil change... whew!! boy! But anywho God is still Good! I on the other hand went to clarify somethings with and old freiend, new found foe, and the conversation went well, and understanding took place so God gets the glory.
After a long day of all of that (and work) Doug and I needed to stock up on the food for the home and we went to Winn dixie... I am writing this because today is the day "Heather" from the self check out help at winn dixie asked me if I was Pregnant!!! Yay! I must look pregnant now because she was the first to say it and she congradulated us and told us to bring Baby bishop by... (she just met us but so sweet)!
Baby:
This week I weigh 2 and 1/4 pounds and Im about 14.8 inches, Mommy can really feel my movements now because Im really heavy and growing fat day by day. I have eye lashes and I blink also, lets not forget my brain and billions of developing neurons!!
April 10th 2012,
Me: I dont know If I am having braxton hicks contractions or is the baby just big and hitting a nerve but a few sharp pains shot through my lower back and ab area... hummm, laying down helps and after a few movements from baby, when he stops they stop!!! maybe it was nothing!!!
May 21:
Me:
ok so they were not braxton hicks contractions, they are called lightening something lol I really can not remember the name but I still get the sharp shooting pains throguh my buttocks and back and anywhere in my lower abs... It is when baby Bishop is moving on one of my nerves... Boy do they catch you off guard when they shooting pain shoots while you are walking... or laying in your sleep!!!
Baby Bishop is def much much bigger, it is difficult to sleep at night and get comfortable. Rolling from one side to another at night is a task and bones crack and my spine moves, and I am only 34 weeks I have 2 more weeks until I am nine months and 6 weeks before his due date! I am so in love with this little baby. I pray he is healthy, loving and smart. But He must stay in until his due date mommy still has a check list of things to prepare before his arrival.
May 23:
me:
But the Braxton Hicks contractions are def here... My doctors apt was yesterday and the dr explained to me what they were and what the fele like and come to find out I had been having them all the time, but especially after that dr visit... that next day (today) I felt them allllllllllll day! Not consistant or painful but def there
