Woohoo, 2nd Trimester is here!

Marie and T got us this precious ornament and personalized it for us!

Who knew that officially you're not in your second trimester until week 14?!  We made it!  Since my sinus/allergy joy continued, we got another sneak peek in an ultrasound on the 20th.  Laura, our PA-C, knew we were really stressed and nervous so she didn't mess around long with the doppler, she took us to the ultrasound room so we could see the baby and the heartbeat.  (She also gave me another round of antibiotics and some cough medicine that really helped!)
There's not been too much else to report, I've been the queen of naps since I've been out on break.  I miss my kiddos, but am thankful for some time to rest and even cook Joe dinner for a change!
I've got some pictures to share though.  Only for my dear friends that pray so much for us and who beg would I take a baby bump picture...it just felt kinda silly, but here's the best we got!

This was Christmas Eve, so 14 weeks and 5 days.  I promise there's only one baby folks!  It turns out I prefer selfies with the husband, my preschoolers, or any of my darling Colts.  I'm sure we will try for another and hopefully better picture, but this should hold you over!

We are so thankful and blessed, but we still need all the prayers and support!
Love,
Sarah and Joe

Who can resist post-Christmas sales?

Here's my goodies from my preschool parents, do they know me or what?!

First teddy bear from Mamie PJ

Here's how we roll on break

Colds, naps, and a 12 week appointment

Friday was our first appointment and ultrasound with Dr. Darroca.  Evidently, we were supposed to take a jump drive so he could just download the ultrasound pictures...not so much did we know that part!  Baby Jones is growing and everything looked great.  The heart rate was 156 and we were measuring a little bigger.  Dr. Bopp told us it was a big baby last time.  My blood pressure is always high on appointment days, and honestly I don't think that will change any time soon.  Every appointment and test is another milestone for us, but there's always a little fear and anxiety.  I'm convinced I'm going to be tired and slightly more anxious than usual for the rest of time!  We go back again on January 5 for another appointment and I will take a jump drive so we can have pictures.
The past couple weeks, I've been fighting allergy/cold problems.  Germs are just a part of life when you teach preschool and the allergies will be a struggle since I can't take all the medicine I was to manage them.  Last weekend, I was wheezing really bad and kinda freaked so went over to the doc in the box to make sure everything was okay.  I didn't start the medicine he gave me until after I talked to Darroca's office on Monday, let's keep it real...I'm gonna be a freak!  I'm able to breathe much better and am finishing up my antibiotic, so it's all good.  Life these days consists of getting up early to work before preschool, teaching, and heading home for a nap promptly at the end of the school day.  I wake up in time for Joe to get home from work with dinner, take a bath, and go back to bed.  It's a wild life at the Jones' house these days!
Please continue to pray for Baby Jones to keep growing and developing, pray for us to keep the faith since four weeks will be the longest we've gone between appointments so far, pray for my allergies/sinuses to cooperate, and for a restful Christmas Break!  We are so blessed and thankful for all the love and prayers!
Joe and I started dating in 1998, so we've been together awhile it's safe to say.  However, when I think about the fact we've married 15 years coming up on the 15th...that sounds like such a long time!  It's safe to say when we were just young and in love, we had no clue what adventures were in store for us.  When I think about it, it's crazy to say but I'm thankful for our infertility journey because it's really brought us closer together and helped us to grow as a couple.

Have a fabulous weeks!
Love,
Joe and Sarah