Well, I'm trying to be better at keeping this updated...but I don't have a whole lot to report at the moment...but I'll give it a try! 

The pregnancy seems to be going fine...I'm into my 8th week now so I'm still taking things day by day.  I go in for my next appointment next Friday and I'm so anxious for that.  I've had time to let all of the information from my last appointment set in so now I have a great big list of questions for my doctor.  My stomach, however, has lovely shades of black and blue from the shots...gross!  I know I should feel like a pro at this stuff by now...but it's amazing how quickly one forgets the aches and pains of pregnancy.  I guess it's the body's way of protecting us or we'd never go through it more than once!  Currently, I'm so tired that I can hardly hold my eyes open at certain points in the day.  Monday, I had a nice little burst of energy where I was able to catch up on laundry and house cleaning...but I've been paying for it ever since.  Thankfully, this stage doesn't last too long!  Emotionally, it's been difficult.  Somedays, I'm super excited and ready for October to be here (my new due date is October 4th if I hadn't mentioned)...and somedays, I don't ever want the pregnancy to end because...WHAT IF history repeats itself?  Hormones don't help this matter and I try and turn myself to prayer whenever I get a sense of doubt or sadness over me.  I do think that all the responses and the support I have gotten are just amazing and it truely keeps me going...so thank you!

I don't talk to Hailey much about the baby (not that she would FULLY understand), but I think she senses something.  Maybe it's just the stage, but she is so facinated with babies...and not just dolls...pictures of babies, friends' babies, etc.  And, I think it is so sweet that she will carry Emily's picture around and give it kisses...I can't wait to one day tell her about her little sister who will forever be her guardian angel!  I am so lucky to have her (have I mentioned that).  She is such a stinker at times...but she is so full of life and personality.  I have been told several times that, "she is going to own her own business one day,"  but I'm pretty sure that also means that we are in T-R-O-U-B-L-E for the next 16 or so years!  Her favorite thing to do is sing and dance...in fact she insists on climbing on the coffee table for her "performances."  I'm really anxious for her to be old enough to put her in some time of musical program because, by the way she expresses herself musically now, I think she may have a real talent. 

Well, like I said...not much to report this week.  Hope everyone is doing wonderful and is enjoying this great weather we have been having...I know we have!