Lots to Update

Ok so there is alot to update on so you may want to get a snack and get comfortable. First of all, I keep hearing this song on the radio and I absolutely love it. It melts my heart every time I hear it. If you haven't heard it you need to. Its by Darius Rucker and its called "It Won't Be Like This For Long". This past week we went to Charlotte for Riley's 5th birthday party. We had a great time, her and blake are so cute, they understand the baby is in the belly, but they don't understand why it stays in there so long, so everytime I talk to them they ask, "Has the baby come out your belly yet? It is so cute! Also Heather and Greg passed down their crib to us so we got to bring that home with us as well. I can't wait to start putting it together. We have received more goodies in the mail, my friend Jen sent me a book called "Belly Laughs" I have really enjoyed it and it definitely makes me realize how much the stuff I am going through is normal. My mother-in-law Amy sent us a note/poem about baby (which was really cute) and a stork that says special delivery, and mom got Andy a "Father to Be" book as well as other toys for baby to play with when we go to visit. I tell you there is no question between all of our family and friends, this baby is going to be well taken care of and loved so much! Not much new with me, I am 10 weeks and 3 days today. I am still exhausted all the time, and its a guessing game each day as to what is going to sound good to eat, the funny thing though is the sickness I was having has turned into actual morning sickness, the past few days I wake up, I get "sick", and I go on with my day, its actually kind of funny since it has turned into a routine. I am starting to get a little bump, but it just looks kind of bloated right now (atleast thats what I tell myself) I will try to post pictures this weekend that my mom took at 5 weeks and 10 weeks. Other than that just waiting till our next appointment. I will try to keep this updated better, but its day by day with baby. Oh, also we all know Andy has made it clear he wants a boy and I don't care either way I just want it healthy, but it will be fun to hear everyone's opinions. Let us know whether you think Baby Burrow is going to be a boy or girl! Hope everyone is well. We love you and miss you all!

Love,
Hilary, Baby, & Andy

Our little Baby Burrow

Well, we had another appointment on Wednesday and needless to say we were there for quiet awhile. I don't think I have ever had to fill out so much paperwork and answer so many questions, oh and give so much blood. The appt went really well though, we got the first pictures of our little one and it was so amazing to see how much the baby had changed since our last ultra sound. I am 8 weeks and 4 days today and our due date is October 12th. I'll try to make a long story short(Im still laughing about it), but you could tell the Dr. knew we were first time parents because she did the ultrasound and told us the due date and then she turned around real quick and said "but that doesn't mean the baby is coming on that day" as if we thought that since she gave us that date it was set no matter what haha. Too funny. Well our next appt is April 1st and we are obviously looking forward to seeing our baby again. I will try to keep this updated better, but by the time I get home from work baby and I are usually ready for bed. Hope all is well with everyone. We miss you and Love you all,

Hilary, Andy, & Baby

The Joys of Pregnancy

Ah, the joys of pregnancy, tired, emotional, and sick. This has been one of my roughest weeks so far. I am constantly nauseas, have horrible headaches, and I came down with some sort of viral infection. So this weekend will hopefully be filled with plenty of time for rest. It has been real hard keeping food down and most of the time I stick with crackers and water to be safe, so I CAN NOT wait till the sickness subsides and I can get back to my normal appetite again. We did get some really exciting stuff this week though. We received our first baby package in the mail from Heather, Greg, Riley, and Blake. It was filled with such goodies like little shirts for the baby's first few days, a book/journal for me to keep, a manual for andy to read on how to operate this little bundle of joy :) and a gift card. Reality really hit when we opened it and it has really helped me get through this week. In the morning when I don't feel well and don't want to go to work I walk past the little shirts on the dining room table and pick them up and it reminds me all the sickness is worth it because of this little one inside of me. We can't wait for our next appointment its on Wednesday morning, it will be fun to see how much the baby has changed since we saw it on our ultra sound 3 weeks ago. We will post updates Wednesday after the appointment. Hope everyone is well, and prayers to help the nausea ease up some would be greatly appreciated!

Love you all,

Hilary and Baby

Gods Sense of Humor

Ok, most of you know this story, but for those of you who don't here is the short version. After a year of trying to have a baby, doctors visits and meds Andy and I decided to quit trying for a little bit and enjoy our new life in Florida. Well of course God always has a plan of his own. Two months later we get the surprise of our lives and find out a little baby burrow is on it's way. I have no doubt in my mind that the morning I took the first test(yes Andy made me take 3) God was just up there laughing at us because we didn't expect this at all and he had his own plan all along.
They think I am about 6 1/2 weeks now, we go back on March 4th to find out how far exactly I am and our definite due date, which will be sometime in October. So far the little one has taken alot of my energy and made me sick the past few days, but I am enjoying every minute of it (after all I did ask for this). Besides my wonderful sister has been having sympathy nausea for me so atleast I have someone to go through it with. :) Also one of the girls at my work is pregnant as well and 6 weeks also so this will be fun to go through this with her at the same time too.
I have had several people ask about Andy for those of you wondering he has been feeling fine, no morning sickness and no cravings yet he he, the only thing he has is a headache from listening to my complaining, but after 3 years of marriage I am sure he is used to it by now. We will try our best to keep this as up to date as possible. We can't wait to share this journey with everyone and we look forward to hearing from you all!

Love,
Hilary, Andy, and Baby