Ultrasound Pictures!

*The first three ultrasound pictures were taken at week 10.

Right after this picture was taken, I saw the baby's fingers wiggle!

It is just unbelievable how much this little person is becoming more and more unique. I can't believe how big its' body looks here!

After this visit, we were so excited that we were able to see our baby again and watch its' little self move around! 

*This last picture was taken at my "end of first trimester" visit. 

Look at that profile picture! Isn't that just crazy?! It's a real little person! Eric said that in this picture he/she has full lips. :)

We can't wait to meet our little one. :) 

Vacationing

It's unbelievable that the summer is coming to an end so quickly. I'm starting to have dreams about going back to teaching and my students misbehaving. :) The other night I had a dream that I was back in school. I think that I need a little more time before I do that again. 

This summer will go down as quite an eventful one. We found out we were pregnant, moved, moved out (because of mold), and moved again. I've cut my wedding attendance in half from last year from eight to four weddings. We've, also, been able to spend two great weeks with our families - Bucks in Orlando, FL and Huffords in Northport, MI. These have been much needed weeks away from the craziness of our lives back home, particularly the fact that we've lived among boxes for the last two - three months. I think we're just looking forward to having a home again where we can rest and feel comfortable. 

Our latest addictions: Hell's Kitchen and The Secret Life of the American Teenager. 

Our baby is growing!!

*10 and 1/2 weeks - We were able to see our little peanut move! And this peanut looks like a baby more and more each time we see him/her.

*12 weeks - We were told we have a very active baby and took home a fabulous profile picture of our little one. 

*13 weeks - I have a slightly bigger belly. I think the baby wants more attention from the outside world. :) And we've been telling more and more people about our baby to come! (And our mom's our glad they don't have to keep secrets anymore.) :)

Hopefully, I can scan in some ultrasound pictures when I get home from MI. 

Enjoying the Lazy Summer Days

Another week has passed by. Just last night we spent the evening at Millennium Park with friends. Eric and I were able to enjoy some yummy fried chicken and pasta salad while waiting for our friends. It was a nice little date for the two of us. And it was free! 

You know, I just saw 50 First Dates...why have I waited so long to see that movie? I laughed out loud more times than I can count. :) I think I might actually have to purchase that movie. It's always nice to have a good laugh which is one reason that I like watching Ellen in the afternoons. She keeps me laughing and in a good mood when some days leave me laying on the couch. 

I've spent about two days in the last week or so on the couch. My stomach just hasn't been feeling up to par. I think the baby just wants some attention. :) But it's given me time to catch up on sleep and reading. I just finished The Wednesday Wars. What a wonderful book about a 7th grader who thinks his teacher hates him. I sure hope my students don't think that I hate them! I completely love being their teacher. And besides loving the information in What to Expect When You're Expecting, I just found a great resource, Your Pregnancy Week by Week. I like how it has little exercises for each week and "Dad Tips." 

Eric and I do have an ultrasound picture that I'm hoping to post soon. (I just have to figure out how to do that here.) Our little peanut is such a cute little squirt! :) I can't wait till we can actually tell more people about him or her. :) 

Our Family is Growing

Well, we (or maybe I should say Kristine) started this blog to keep our family and friends, near and far away, connected with our Hufford family. For about a year and a half, our Hufford family has included a radio engineer/producer and a middle school teacher. We've been loving our time together to build our marriage. We've had a lot of fun being spontaneous and  fancy-free.  

And now, the tides are changing...just a bit. We are welcoming another member into our family. He/She may be another engineer or teacher, or maybe even a firefighter, dancer, composer, doctor, IT guy, or receptionist. We're not sure with him/her being only 7 and 1/2 weeks old. We're mostly just concerned about our little "peanut" growing up to be a healthy little baby! 

Our peanut (our loving name for our baby) has a flickering little heartbeat, and, according to the books I'm reading, this week he/she has a mouth and tongue and even little kidney's. We have been praying that our little one is growing just as they should. 

For those of you who are wondering, I have been feeling remarkably well. Much better than I ever expected to be! I have stronger scene of smell and have loved eating peanuts and raisins. Surprisingly, I have not wanted even a nibble of chocolate. I've been giving our little peanut a personality before he/she even born: "The baby wants it." "The baby is tired." Eric recently made me laugh by saying, "Are you sure it's not just you?" How am I supposed to know? It very well might be the baby! :) 

We are excited about our baby that is on the way. Eric has been extremely supportive, encouraging, and extra sweet as he cares for us. I am scared of all the changes to come physically, emotionally, and relationally.  But Eric gently reminded me that while we weren't planning this, obviously God had a plan for us; therefore, he will continue to take care of us and continue to show his faithfulness (which we have seen thus far).  

Thanks for joining us along the journey!