It's a....

First news first....It's a BOY! Despite the fact that everyone thought that I was having a girl...I knew it was a boy and I was right! Justin is one of 3 boys, so I have always expected boys!
The next news isn't quite as happy. I have Placenta Previa. This means that my placenta is covering the birth canal....completely. Although it is still early and it could possibly move (my ultimate prayer), it will most likely mean some bed rest and a c-section at about 36 weeks. It also means pelvic rest right now which is in a nutshell: no sex, no exercise, and no lifting Joel for the rest of my pregnancy. I will have another sono at 24 weeks to see if the placenta has moved at all or if it is still there and we'll make more plans from there. Mostly, I just don't want to go on bed rest. First of all, it scares me. I have heard too many stories of blood clots and embolisms for people who were on bed rest. But most of all, I can't imagine what that would be like for Joel. I know that once this baby gets here I will love him just as much, but right now, I would give my life and my left tooth for him. And this whole thing is rather scary to me. So please...pray that the placenta will move and that both the baby and I will be healthy.
Finally, here are some long awaited birthday pics. Hard to believe that 2 years ago, God gave me the most amazing gift in a happy, healthy, intelligent boy.
I love you JOEL!