Down he goes...

Here is a short video of Samuel's first fall. Daddy thought he could balance sitting up on his own. Let's just say Daddy was wrong :)

Baby Update

I'm back!

I cannot decide if I'm going to stick with the blogging thing or not, so anyone who wants me to...speak up! Anyways, I thought I would keep a log of my growing belly, but I haven't exactly been good at taking pictures. As of today, I am 25 weeks and 6 days pregnant! WOW! So hard to believe. We have decided on a name: Samuel David Hartman. We were gonna go with David Randall Hartman, III; but, one night Randy couldn't sleep and woke up telling me that he felt that he was "told" the name should be Samuel. Pretty cool considering I used to like the name and he didn't, and that the name means "heard of God" and that's basically what Randy did to come up with that name. Anyways, I hope it fits the little man...who may be called Sam but NOT Sammy, please :)

He is quite the kicker these days, and I could have been certain he was doing flips the other night! So far all is well and healthy. I feel great and I hope it keeps up. I'm trying to walk pretty regularly so I don't gain toooo much weight, but I have definitely been enjoying some extra food here and there.

One realization I have had that has humbled me is getting my bridesmaid dress for Michelle's wedding (for those of you who don't know I am matron of honor on October 22nd. Good thing her dresses aren't orange or I would look just like a pumpkin) Anyways, at the beginning of summer I measured into a 4. They wanted me to get an 8 but I said make it a 10. WELL...the 10 is already too tight thanks to the cumberbund (sp?) with boning, so my newest dress size for this wedding is a 14. THAT was a humbling moment.

My wonderful mom came in town to paint the little man's room, which is easily going to be the nicest room in the house (of course :) ). My aunt helped her too, and the brown/gray walls (I call it mushroom) will be great with all of the bright colors we are using. My three favorite items will be: the crib Jodi and I used painted yellow, the homemade quilt to be sewn by my mother-in-law, and the fabulous yellow and white chevron curtains my precious Anna Grace is making.

Here are some pictures for you all to enjoy:

*Randy wanted Henry in every pic, hehe. And, you can look at the frames I placed on the ledge to eventually put different artwork in. That never happened and so now there is a long candleholder which I love, and I am hoping to get a moon-shaped table to go against that wall with a lamp.

Barrrely starting to show at 17 weeks.

19 (almost 20 weeks) and wearing maternity clothes.

Henry is going to LOOOVE Samuel.

25 weeks (horrible pic, I know) and getting way out there!

I'm growing by the minute these days, and my students just love asking me questions about my baby, touching it, jabbing it, saying hi to Samuel....anything and everything! Also, it has been a great "conversation starter" with some of the refugee women I come in contact with because they each have about 11 children, so they just LOVE that I'm pregnant!

GREAT News for the Hartmans

So, I know I have 2+ months to catch you up on, filled with things like: the Country Music Half-Marathon, Easter weekend in Ohio, Randy officially being a FOURTH year Dental Student, beginning of summer, family lake trip at Tim's Ford, a visit from Rob, Jen and crew, Matt and Kari's wedding, and home renovations.

But before I recount the last two months, let me explain why I have been on a blogging hiatus...

I'm...

PREGNANT! It's true...and most of you already know! This coming week marks 13 weeks, with the due date being December 28th. It will be an exciting Christmas at the Hartman home. Randy and I are so excited and thankful for such a blessing from God. There are so many thoughts, fears, emotions, anticipations, etc. about raising our first child. I cannot wait to see Randy as a dad (Happy first Father's Day to him by the way). We are both extremely blessed to be surrounded by support from family and friends who will help guide us along the way. Mom and Dad, I hope we can provide a home for our child with as much love and happiness as you made for me and Jodi. At this point, the best support we can get is prayer...please pray for the health and growth of our child, and for Randy and I to raise a joyful child with a heart for the Lord.