Back in Good Ole' Georgia

Well I have been home almost three weeks now and its defiantly nice to be back in the states.

I have enjoyed eating wonderful American food, catching up with friends and family, attending my college classes back on campus, and my OB here. I am looking forward to spending the holidays at home and getting settled into our new location: Ft. Campbell, Kentucky before Miss. Paisley makes her way into the world.

Since I have been home I got to witness mine and my husband’s dear friends give birth to their handsome baby boy, Peyton, this week. WOW...what an experience to say the least. I have to say being at the hospital, holding him minutes after he was born, watching them going through the first few days of parenting, settling back into their home, and recovering from the delivery has been an EYE OPENER for me. I cannot believe we are going to be experiencing those things in just 3 short months.

My friend has been such a champ and after a hard delivery she is recovering bravely! I have enjoyed spending so much time with them these past few days and watching what we will soon be experiencing. The whole process has been a wonderful learning opportunity for me and makes me excited, yet very nervous at the same time. I am so excited for them and proud of how well they are adapting to this new lifestyle of parenting.

I am officially 6 months (24 weeks) pregnant this week and feel great! I am working out with a personal trainer, going to school full-time, and enjoying time with family before we are off again. So far I have had zero complications in my pregnancy and I am praying hard that things continue to stay that way.

I couldn’t be more thankful that God has protected Paisley and I through this pregnancy so far and I am in awe of his wonderful grace. I honestly never in a million years thought I would have such an easy pregnancy (due to my previous health conditions), let alone get pregnant so easily. The whole experience has really really moved me and has allowed me to realize (even more) how powerful, wonderful and faithful God truly is. He has not only healed me from thyroid cancer and cervical cancer, but also blessed me with a child and allowed me to have an easier pregnancy than I could of ever wished for. He amazes me every day of my life and I continue to thank Him daily for these amazing blessings.

Now that I am settled in and the shock of being home has faded away I am beginning to miss my husband a lot. Spending the last seven months together in a foreign country with no family has truly brought us closer than we have ever been before. He truly is my best friend and he makes me smile in ways that no one else can. I cannot wait to have him home so he can also enjoy time with family and friends and continue to enjoy this pregnancy with me.

I cannot believe that October is almost over, Halloween is next week, and that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. WOW-where did the time go? This year has flown by and my husband and I have been through so many amazing changes. I am ready to enjoy these last two months of 2011 and welcome in 2012 with our precious baby girl-Paisley!

Let baby showers, turkey eating, family visiting, marshmallow roasting, hot chocolate drinking, moving, nursery designing, Christmas trees, and holiday shopping begin! =)