Dear loved ones,
On Tuesday morning, I heard the sweetest sound in the whole world.. our babies heartbeat! I can't even type this without getting all teary eyed. It makes it so real, I have a living sweet innocent baby in my belly!!! How amazing!!!
The doctor said that the heartbeat is good, and that we are hopefully out of the clear in terms of miscarriage.. that now it is less than 1%, so that makes me happy!!
I am really starting to feel alot better in terms of the morning sickness. The only thing is that I am still very tired. I think mostly it is due to the fact I have to get up and visit the restroom a couple times a night, which I am not used to doing. I am trying to drink lots and lots of water, so this could be the contributing factor :)
Kelsey is visiting us this week and her and Krista are just living up the high life.. sleeping in, going to the pool, you name it. It is good to see them having fun!!
Jett and I are both really excited for this baby!!! I know we still have time before he/she comes along, but we are both so excited!!!
Hope all is well for you guys!
Love
Shauna
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Monday, June 25, 2007
Grandma and Staci
Hey Hey Hey!
We had a bit of a scare recently. Mom Walker called to tell us that they were taking WahWah to the hospital, she was in a lot of pain. They called us later to inform us that she was going into surgury, she had kinked intestines!! OUCH. The doctor said anyone else would have been in a month ago, go figure that Tough Grandma waited as long as she could. They took her in and cut her open, fixed the kink and then decided to leave her "open" (did not sew her up) and also she remained in a coma for three days. I think it was because they did not want to have to put her back under if something went wrong, plus the pain was pretty intense. On Monday, they brought her out of the coma and she has been doing better. A little loopy, which is to be expected, but she seems to be getting stronger each day. That is one tough lady.
Speaking of TOUGH, Staci (our little cousin who has spinabifedia) had to go to surgury on Tuesday due to her scoliosis. She had a metal rod insterted into her back. Praise the Lord that she is doing better, although the pain MUST be very intense, she is strong as she is cute, which means, stronger than any one person I know!! We will keep you updated.
Jett went home this past weekend to go to his 10 year reunion, and was able to visit both Staci and Grandma in the hospital. It is tough on us to be so far away from the family, when something like this comes up.. It was good for Jett to have the opportunity to check up on them.
Lucky for us, he brought Kelsey back to spend a week and a half with us! IT should be very entertaining to have her with us, we miss that kiddo :)
Hope this finds each of you well and happy!
Love
Shauna
We had a bit of a scare recently. Mom Walker called to tell us that they were taking WahWah to the hospital, she was in a lot of pain. They called us later to inform us that she was going into surgury, she had kinked intestines!! OUCH. The doctor said anyone else would have been in a month ago, go figure that Tough Grandma waited as long as she could. They took her in and cut her open, fixed the kink and then decided to leave her "open" (did not sew her up) and also she remained in a coma for three days. I think it was because they did not want to have to put her back under if something went wrong, plus the pain was pretty intense. On Monday, they brought her out of the coma and she has been doing better. A little loopy, which is to be expected, but she seems to be getting stronger each day. That is one tough lady.
Speaking of TOUGH, Staci (our little cousin who has spinabifedia) had to go to surgury on Tuesday due to her scoliosis. She had a metal rod insterted into her back. Praise the Lord that she is doing better, although the pain MUST be very intense, she is strong as she is cute, which means, stronger than any one person I know!! We will keep you updated.
Jett went home this past weekend to go to his 10 year reunion, and was able to visit both Staci and Grandma in the hospital. It is tough on us to be so far away from the family, when something like this comes up.. It was good for Jett to have the opportunity to check up on them.
Lucky for us, he brought Kelsey back to spend a week and a half with us! IT should be very entertaining to have her with us, we miss that kiddo :)
Hope this finds each of you well and happy!
Love
Shauna
Monday, June 11, 2007
Reunion/ Trip Home
Hey all!
I just got back from a whirlwind trip home! It was great to see everyone, but I totally over did it. I left on Tuesday to fly to Lubbock. Lucky me got on standby on both flights in, so instead of landing at 10:00 PM I was home by 8:15!! I did not get sick on the plane, I was worried I would.
Wednesday, Krista and I got up and went to Sam's to shop for my reunion. Then we met Darla and went birthday shopping! I got a bunch of new maternity clothes.. WOO HOO! Krista and I left Lubbock and headed for Ft. Sumner, with a stop in Clovis to pick up the shirts.
My reunion went really well, considering. Lucky for me, my new cousin Amanda Kenyon (Rusty's wife) saved my butt by helping take over most of the doing.. I did the planning and she did the doing. Our float turned out to be fun, we threw a mixture of candy and WATER BALLOONS! Since it was so hot, I think the crown actually enjoyed it :)
Dar and David came into town, along with Aric, so they got to see the parade and then we went to the tug of war where Krista and Leighton ended up in the mud a couple of times :) After that, we headed home.
I just really want to say how great the trip was, for family bonding. I think that it is crazy to think of where we were 6 months ago to now. It feels like the obstacles are just a distant memory and the family that has formed is our future. I am sure there are roadblocks still to come, but what family does not have that?? I am just glad that the stress is gone and we are all able to just be...
I got to spend a good amount of time with Nana. Man, I sure do miss her! She is such a hoot. However, when I got back I got the bad news that Tippy, her beloved ugly dog (he was UGLY) passed away. Nana was very upset, as you can imagine.
Anyways, that is my reunion wrap up. I am so glad it is over.
Pregnancy wise, I am feeling better... still tired. The sickness is getting to be less and less, which is very nice!!
Hope life is good for you!
I just got back from a whirlwind trip home! It was great to see everyone, but I totally over did it. I left on Tuesday to fly to Lubbock. Lucky me got on standby on both flights in, so instead of landing at 10:00 PM I was home by 8:15!! I did not get sick on the plane, I was worried I would.
Wednesday, Krista and I got up and went to Sam's to shop for my reunion. Then we met Darla and went birthday shopping! I got a bunch of new maternity clothes.. WOO HOO! Krista and I left Lubbock and headed for Ft. Sumner, with a stop in Clovis to pick up the shirts.
My reunion went really well, considering. Lucky for me, my new cousin Amanda Kenyon (Rusty's wife) saved my butt by helping take over most of the doing.. I did the planning and she did the doing. Our float turned out to be fun, we threw a mixture of candy and WATER BALLOONS! Since it was so hot, I think the crown actually enjoyed it :)
Dar and David came into town, along with Aric, so they got to see the parade and then we went to the tug of war where Krista and Leighton ended up in the mud a couple of times :) After that, we headed home.
I just really want to say how great the trip was, for family bonding. I think that it is crazy to think of where we were 6 months ago to now. It feels like the obstacles are just a distant memory and the family that has formed is our future. I am sure there are roadblocks still to come, but what family does not have that?? I am just glad that the stress is gone and we are all able to just be...
I got to spend a good amount of time with Nana. Man, I sure do miss her! She is such a hoot. However, when I got back I got the bad news that Tippy, her beloved ugly dog (he was UGLY) passed away. Nana was very upset, as you can imagine.
Anyways, that is my reunion wrap up. I am so glad it is over.
Pregnancy wise, I am feeling better... still tired. The sickness is getting to be less and less, which is very nice!!
Hope life is good for you!
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
8 weeks along
Hey guys!
Happy Monday! Things are going relatively well here. I am still feeling kind of yucky and also (Poor Jett) very cranky. It is so strange, I can't help it. Hopefully this will pass rather quickly. I am now 2 months pregnant. I am showing a little bit, of course I am not sure if that is baby showing or if it is the extra pounds I was trying to loose before we got pregnant. Either way, my clothes are tighter and my belly sticks out a big more. I will try to get some pictures up.
Krista is visiting Lubbock and Ft. Sumner for a few weeks. She went home for Aric's graduation and is also going to spend time with Nana and PeePaw. I am glad she gets to see everyone, but we sure do miss her. I am flying home for my 10 year reunion in June. I am nervous to fly because I always take Dramamine for flying so this will be the first time in a long time that I have had to do it without that. I feel bad for whoever it is that is sitting next to me :)
I don't really have any news... I will write more later!
Love to all!
Shauna
Happy Monday! Things are going relatively well here. I am still feeling kind of yucky and also (Poor Jett) very cranky. It is so strange, I can't help it. Hopefully this will pass rather quickly. I am now 2 months pregnant. I am showing a little bit, of course I am not sure if that is baby showing or if it is the extra pounds I was trying to loose before we got pregnant. Either way, my clothes are tighter and my belly sticks out a big more. I will try to get some pictures up.
Krista is visiting Lubbock and Ft. Sumner for a few weeks. She went home for Aric's graduation and is also going to spend time with Nana and PeePaw. I am glad she gets to see everyone, but we sure do miss her. I am flying home for my 10 year reunion in June. I am nervous to fly because I always take Dramamine for flying so this will be the first time in a long time that I have had to do it without that. I feel bad for whoever it is that is sitting next to me :)
I don't really have any news... I will write more later!
Love to all!
Shauna
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Leaving a comment
Hey guys,
I have had a few people ask how they can leave comments without being a member. If you click anonymous, you just leave the comment, just sign it in the body of the comment!
Thanks!
Shauna
I have had a few people ask how they can leave comments without being a member. If you click anonymous, you just leave the comment, just sign it in the body of the comment!
Thanks!
Shauna
Doctor's Visit
Dear Friends and Family
It is official. The doctor confirmed it.. not that I had any doubts ha ha! Kelli and Darren recommended us to Dr. Shawn Kleinpeter and he is wonderful. He was very informative and encouraging, settling any unease I was feeling. Sometimes nerves just get the best of you, ya know?
I am approximately 7 weeks along. The due date is set around Dec 30th, but we won't know for sure until I go back on the 26th of June. This is when they are hoping to hear the heartbeat!
I feel so lucky that Jett wants to go to every visit possible with me. Alot of women I have talked to said that their husbands did not go to doctor's visits, did not help out or anything. Thank the Lord that is not what I am saying about Jett. He has been amazing! I have not felt like cooking or cleaning or talking ha ha. All I have wanted to do is come home, eat something really bland and then go to sleep. Jett has been so helpful with the housework, grocery shopping etc. Lucky for him, this week I am feeling a LOT better and so I am feeling like I am a human again. All this is to say that I really really love my husband and am so thankful that he was raised by such wonderful people who brought him up right!!
Ok.. you can blame the sappiness on hormones if you want to :)
That is really all that I have right today! More updates to come!
Love
Shauna
It is official. The doctor confirmed it.. not that I had any doubts ha ha! Kelli and Darren recommended us to Dr. Shawn Kleinpeter and he is wonderful. He was very informative and encouraging, settling any unease I was feeling. Sometimes nerves just get the best of you, ya know?
I am approximately 7 weeks along. The due date is set around Dec 30th, but we won't know for sure until I go back on the 26th of June. This is when they are hoping to hear the heartbeat!
I feel so lucky that Jett wants to go to every visit possible with me. Alot of women I have talked to said that their husbands did not go to doctor's visits, did not help out or anything. Thank the Lord that is not what I am saying about Jett. He has been amazing! I have not felt like cooking or cleaning or talking ha ha. All I have wanted to do is come home, eat something really bland and then go to sleep. Jett has been so helpful with the housework, grocery shopping etc. Lucky for him, this week I am feeling a LOT better and so I am feeling like I am a human again. All this is to say that I really really love my husband and am so thankful that he was raised by such wonderful people who brought him up right!!
Ok.. you can blame the sappiness on hormones if you want to :)
That is really all that I have right today! More updates to come!
Love
Shauna
Monday, May 14, 2007
Happy Mothers Day
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
It was so sweet to wake up Sunday morning. Jett had me a mommy to be card and it hit me again, I am going to be a mommy! God is good huh!
As usual, I really want to honor the women in my life, who have really changed it for the better.
In no particular order:
Mom Darla: I don't even know where to start. For so long, it was just me and you. I remember the lazy saturday's of going to the bookstore, stocking up and laying around to read. I remember working in the yard, redoing your first house. The time I cried in the movie theater and you made fun of me. I remember my first breakup and there you were, telling me it would be ok. And oh how right you were. When I was not ready to leave that high school life, you were strong enough to make me. You helped mold me and shape me into the person that I am today. And I hope that it is a person that you are proud of. I cherish the memories that we have made and look forward to the new ones. Life has taken us on a lot of twists and turns, shaken us up and beaten us down, yet in the end, all that matters is we come out stronger, better, and if possible closer! I love you so very much.
Mom Sherry: How lucky I am to have met and fell in love with a man with such an amazing mother. The love you have in your heart for your family is inspiring. You have so few wants for yourself, yet you dream so big for the rest of us. No matter what we may be going through in our life, we know that we can call on you and you will talk to us until we feel ok with it. You have welcomed not only me but also Krista into your family. You have loved us as though we are your flesh and blood, and on this day and every day from now, we just want you to know that we lvoe you with our whole hearts!!! You are the best mom in law any girl could ask for!
Nanacita: If you looked up unconditional love in my dictionary, your face would be there. I can't believe how strong your spirit and your love is. Life has dealt you some pretty tough blows, yet you just keep on trucking. Your laugh always makes me crack up, your words always make me feel good. No matter what question I have, you always, ALWAYS have the answer. You might be making it up as you go, but you always have the answer. I have so many memories of you always make my life right. From cuts and scrapes to tears and fears... Nana could fix it all. I am so sad that I don't get to see you every day. I miss those times. I hope you know that you are in my thoughts ALWAYS!! I hope that I can be half the mother to my children as you have been to me.. because you have been more than a Nana, you have been a mom also! I love you
Wawa. HOpefully Sherri will read this to you. You are the glue of the Walker clan. You hold us together, you are the rock! Through your example we realize that life is supposed to be filled with laughter and fun. Why should we waste time being mad or upset? The stories I have heard of water fights (both inside and out), pulling a gun on Kent and Jett, Kala calling you to save her, Roy wanting you to check him out of school, all of these just prove what a wonderful person you are. When I first came to Corpus, I realized that there were not a lot of "outsiders". That everyone was family.. and it was a different concept to me, that family would be that close that they would be friends! I just look up to you in so many ways, and am so blessed to have you in my life. We love and miss you!!
Laura--- from the first time I had you in class, to you being my maid of honor.. I just love you so much!! Thank you for everything. At one point, I looked up to you like a mother figure, now you are a close and dear friend!!
I love you all! Thank you for making a difference in my life!!
It was so sweet to wake up Sunday morning. Jett had me a mommy to be card and it hit me again, I am going to be a mommy! God is good huh!
As usual, I really want to honor the women in my life, who have really changed it for the better.
In no particular order:
Mom Darla: I don't even know where to start. For so long, it was just me and you. I remember the lazy saturday's of going to the bookstore, stocking up and laying around to read. I remember working in the yard, redoing your first house. The time I cried in the movie theater and you made fun of me. I remember my first breakup and there you were, telling me it would be ok. And oh how right you were. When I was not ready to leave that high school life, you were strong enough to make me. You helped mold me and shape me into the person that I am today. And I hope that it is a person that you are proud of. I cherish the memories that we have made and look forward to the new ones. Life has taken us on a lot of twists and turns, shaken us up and beaten us down, yet in the end, all that matters is we come out stronger, better, and if possible closer! I love you so very much.
Mom Sherry: How lucky I am to have met and fell in love with a man with such an amazing mother. The love you have in your heart for your family is inspiring. You have so few wants for yourself, yet you dream so big for the rest of us. No matter what we may be going through in our life, we know that we can call on you and you will talk to us until we feel ok with it. You have welcomed not only me but also Krista into your family. You have loved us as though we are your flesh and blood, and on this day and every day from now, we just want you to know that we lvoe you with our whole hearts!!! You are the best mom in law any girl could ask for!
Nanacita: If you looked up unconditional love in my dictionary, your face would be there. I can't believe how strong your spirit and your love is. Life has dealt you some pretty tough blows, yet you just keep on trucking. Your laugh always makes me crack up, your words always make me feel good. No matter what question I have, you always, ALWAYS have the answer. You might be making it up as you go, but you always have the answer. I have so many memories of you always make my life right. From cuts and scrapes to tears and fears... Nana could fix it all. I am so sad that I don't get to see you every day. I miss those times. I hope you know that you are in my thoughts ALWAYS!! I hope that I can be half the mother to my children as you have been to me.. because you have been more than a Nana, you have been a mom also! I love you
Wawa. HOpefully Sherri will read this to you. You are the glue of the Walker clan. You hold us together, you are the rock! Through your example we realize that life is supposed to be filled with laughter and fun. Why should we waste time being mad or upset? The stories I have heard of water fights (both inside and out), pulling a gun on Kent and Jett, Kala calling you to save her, Roy wanting you to check him out of school, all of these just prove what a wonderful person you are. When I first came to Corpus, I realized that there were not a lot of "outsiders". That everyone was family.. and it was a different concept to me, that family would be that close that they would be friends! I just look up to you in so many ways, and am so blessed to have you in my life. We love and miss you!!
Laura--- from the first time I had you in class, to you being my maid of honor.. I just love you so much!! Thank you for everything. At one point, I looked up to you like a mother figure, now you are a close and dear friend!!
I love you all! Thank you for making a difference in my life!!
Friday, May 11, 2007
Birthday!
I forgot to mention that today is our dear friend K'Lynn's birthday. If you have a minute, send her an email heylilredhead@yahoo.com
We love and miss you K'lynn!! Have a great day!
We love and miss you K'lynn!! Have a great day!
Friends
Dear Friends
Thank you so much for all the suggestions on dealing with the morning sickness. I guess I feel bad complaining about feeling bad (ha ha) because we have been wanting this for so long. However, all the other moms have helped me out by saying "It is ok to say, MORNING SICKNESS SUCKS"
My doctor's appointment is May 16th at 8:45. I can't wait. I want to get the for sure due date. Jett and I are not going to find out if we are having a son or a daughter, we want to be suprised. I remember Mary Claire telling me that when her brohter Byron walked out and said "I have a son" it was the most special moment ever. . . I want to have that anticipation and excitement and wonder and suprise!
We had a little prayer meeting at work on Thursday morning, and it was so sweet. When they thanked the Lord for the blessing of our child, I just cried and cried. Partly because I am a raging ball of hormones but it was touching to everyone, everyone had tears in their eyes. Babies are just blessings!
Well, I had better get ready for the day. I just wanted to post a little update!
Have a great day!
Love
Shauna, Jett and Baby Walker
Thank you so much for all the suggestions on dealing with the morning sickness. I guess I feel bad complaining about feeling bad (ha ha) because we have been wanting this for so long. However, all the other moms have helped me out by saying "It is ok to say, MORNING SICKNESS SUCKS"
My doctor's appointment is May 16th at 8:45. I can't wait. I want to get the for sure due date. Jett and I are not going to find out if we are having a son or a daughter, we want to be suprised. I remember Mary Claire telling me that when her brohter Byron walked out and said "I have a son" it was the most special moment ever. . . I want to have that anticipation and excitement and wonder and suprise!
We had a little prayer meeting at work on Thursday morning, and it was so sweet. When they thanked the Lord for the blessing of our child, I just cried and cried. Partly because I am a raging ball of hormones but it was touching to everyone, everyone had tears in their eyes. Babies are just blessings!
Well, I had better get ready for the day. I just wanted to post a little update!
Have a great day!
Love
Shauna, Jett and Baby Walker
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Our Big News
Dear Friends,
Well, if you have not already guessed it, we are PREGNANT!! Finally! Jett and I are just so excited.
We have been trying for a while, and I just thought that I would never get pregnant. Go figure, the one month that we forget about "ovulation" yada yada, BAM, it happens.
Krista can't wait to become an Aunt. Mom Darla and David are ready to be a Mimi and (nothing figured out here). Mom Sherry and Dad Roy are excited as well. My dad was happy we told him, he said "it is about time".
We feel very lucky to have Kelli and Darren to help us out, as this is all so new. If we have to be away from our family, this is the best place to be. Sidney is very excited that Miss Shauna has a baby in her tummy. I hear about 5 times a day "I know why you are sick, your baby in your tummy" It is cute.
I have been very sick, my stomach just won't settle down. And then I can't keep my eyes open. Everyone keeps telling me that this will pass. I am not so sure.
Kelli predicts that if I carry the baby to 40 weeks it will be sometime around January 4th and if I carry it 38 weeks it will be due Christmas Day!
I will keep you guys updated on what is going on, how we are feeling and all the good stuff.
Thanks for your support guys, we love you all!
Love,
Shauna, Jett, Krista and BABY!
Well, if you have not already guessed it, we are PREGNANT!! Finally! Jett and I are just so excited.
We have been trying for a while, and I just thought that I would never get pregnant. Go figure, the one month that we forget about "ovulation" yada yada, BAM, it happens.
Krista can't wait to become an Aunt. Mom Darla and David are ready to be a Mimi and (nothing figured out here). Mom Sherry and Dad Roy are excited as well. My dad was happy we told him, he said "it is about time".
We feel very lucky to have Kelli and Darren to help us out, as this is all so new. If we have to be away from our family, this is the best place to be. Sidney is very excited that Miss Shauna has a baby in her tummy. I hear about 5 times a day "I know why you are sick, your baby in your tummy" It is cute.
I have been very sick, my stomach just won't settle down. And then I can't keep my eyes open. Everyone keeps telling me that this will pass. I am not so sure.
Kelli predicts that if I carry the baby to 40 weeks it will be sometime around January 4th and if I carry it 38 weeks it will be due Christmas Day!
I will keep you guys updated on what is going on, how we are feeling and all the good stuff.
Thanks for your support guys, we love you all!
Love,
Shauna, Jett, Krista and BABY!
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
My New Blog
Dear family and friends!
I know, it has been a long while since an update, and oh how things have changed! I have started this new blog, as it is easier to manage.
I quit my job that I thought I loved so much. It is funny how when you are not appreciated it, it gets very hard to stay loyal to the company.
I thought I would just take some time to hang out and reevaluate, but an opportunity came up that I could not pass up. My neighbor Darren is just a resource for employement. You need a job, he will find you one. Turns out his sister Carla works at a credit union. She got me a position in Human Resources! I really have been so lucky. The hours are flexible. We are in a brand new building, and I HAVE INTERNET.
Jett is really liking this project. He has alot more hands on work than he did in Minnesota, which is something he enjoys. He is working long hours but I have not heard too many complaints.
Krista is almost finished with her first year of college. YIKES!! She lucked into a job at the financial aide office and has totally just loved it. SHe has changed her major to business and plans to be a financial aide counselor. Now, I know those two do not go together, but it is a good thing for her to do!
I know, it has been a long while since an update, and oh how things have changed! I have started this new blog, as it is easier to manage.
I quit my job that I thought I loved so much. It is funny how when you are not appreciated it, it gets very hard to stay loyal to the company.
I thought I would just take some time to hang out and reevaluate, but an opportunity came up that I could not pass up. My neighbor Darren is just a resource for employement. You need a job, he will find you one. Turns out his sister Carla works at a credit union. She got me a position in Human Resources! I really have been so lucky. The hours are flexible. We are in a brand new building, and I HAVE INTERNET.
Jett is really liking this project. He has alot more hands on work than he did in Minnesota, which is something he enjoys. He is working long hours but I have not heard too many complaints.
Krista is almost finished with her first year of college. YIKES!! She lucked into a job at the financial aide office and has totally just loved it. SHe has changed her major to business and plans to be a financial aide counselor. Now, I know those two do not go together, but it is a good thing for her to do!
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