Here I am at 14 weeks, the beginning of my second trimester and my nausea is still making its ugly appearance here and there. Now the baby is about the size of a clenched fist -- or lemon, and might actually be sprouting some hair. As far as my body is concerned, nothing noticeable yet. I mean I can tell a small difference, but as far as anyone else...not so much. I have been exercising and making sure that I do not intake caffeine, unless it's chocolate of course! I want to be as healthy as possible, although a doughnut here and there keep calling my name!!!
Progress in the office/nursery???? ummm, not so much. I know what color palate I want to use for both sexes but we're not quite set on a theme. I have thought about doing elephants since I have always loved them and have a collection of elephant things myself, but nothing defiant! I really want to do something that is unusual and not so common. If anyone has any ideas, I would love to hear them! Color wise, Boy: blue, green, brown; Girl: pink, green, brown.
Names??? Don has four names including his last name and I want to do the same for our kids. (that is if we decide to have another after this) For a boy, so far, we like: Finnly Eli Boyd Nation; for a girl, so far, we like: Capri Violet Grace Nation. We wanted to do a name that we both liked that was unique (Finnly & Capri), a family name (Boyd & Violet), and a biblical name (Eli & Grace)...that's the madness behind the idea. ;) I really, really, really hope that we can stick with these names because I like them so much. But my brother has informed me that Don & I will change our minds....we'll see!!!
So what I ask for in everyone that reads my blog is to PRAY!!! Pray hard that Don and I will be good, loving, christ centered parents. This is so important to me and what I fear the most! I fear that we will not be the best that we can be and that we will fail to lead our children to Christ. So keep us in your thoughts, heart, and prayers, for we need them all.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Week 14
Posted by a.nation at 12:49 PM
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Your post triggered my Google Alert, and I felt compelled to drop you a note. My name is Boyd Nation, and I live in Birmingham, AL.
First of all, I'll be happy to start praying for you as you ask; I have three, and that process of seeking Christ's will in their lives and mine never gets any easier. As far as I can tell, though, you've taken the hardest step by deciding to let that be the primary goal of your parenthood.
I've also been working on my family genealogy lately, which is why the proposed little boy's name you've chosen is interesting to me; Boyd (actually my middle name, although it's the one I use) was my mother's maiden name, so I've got connections to both of those names on opposite sides. If you know of any family connections in Mississippi or Alabama and feel comfortable letting me know about it, I'd love to see what I can tie in -- you can reach me at boyd.nation@mindspring.com. There are also a few Tennessee connections, although the last direct line ancestor left Tennessee around 1810, as far as I can tell.
Even if I don't hear from you, I'll add you and your family to my prayer list.
Alison,
You and Don are going to be wonderful parents. I know you are, and your fear proves that even more. It really does. It shows how much you want this baby to have a wonderful life, and that is so special it's about to make me cry! You and Don and this baby are all three in my prayers, and I love you so much. I'll talk to you soon.
Love it! Hey when do you want to get together this week?
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