Fall in California

So, once again, it has been awhile since I've updated everyone. Things are going really well for us. It is finally starting to feel like fall here. We've still had weather in the 70's though! I guess I should enjoy it, but I miss fall in Georgia. Everything is going great for Brett at work. He is now fully qualified again at the station, which is awesome. He has definitely made a good impression on the command here so far. I'm so proud! He will be gone most of January to Cape Disappointment in Washington for Heavy Weather School, so he'll be one step closer to making Surfman. Things have been going really well at work for me as well. I got a promotion, so I will be able to work part-time after I have the baby. I will be working mostly from home, but may go in a few hours on the days Brett has off. I will be doing all of the firm's accounting, which I really enjoy. God has definitely blessed us! We had a doctor's appointment a week ago, and we got to hear the heartbeat! I can't explain how awesome that was. We will go back at the beginnng of December for an ultrasound. Hopefully, we will find out if we are having a little Brett and or a little Jenna! We can't wait! I think we are finally getting settled in to life here in San Francisco. We have made lots of new friends, and we have finally learned our way around. There is so much to do here! We went up to Tahoe last weekend with a few friends from the station. We had such a fun, relaxing weekend. Well, I've posted some pictures of us out here in Sunny California! Hope everyone is doing well!

Visit to the Doctor

So, it has taken me a while to update, but we had our first doctor's appointment last week, and it went great! We really like our OB group, and they made us feel really comfortable. The next day we had an ultrasound. It was the neatest thing to see that heartbeat. I think we were both just awestruck and speechless watching it. I couldn't believe it was so fast. We don't go back to the doctor until the end of October, but everything has been going great so far. I've been feeling great, thank goodness! Only a little queasiness every now and then. I already have a little belly though! I think I might be having a 15 lb baby at the rate I'm going! We have had a busy and emotional week. It made it hard to be so far away from home, but I am reminded what an amazing family we have here in California and in Georgia. With the passing of Bev, we have just been reminded how precious life is and really how important family is. She will be missed by everyone, but she is such an inspiration, and I know she has touched all of us. Even being so far from most of our family, she has reminded us that nothing is more important than family, and I know how much our little one will be loved and he or she ;) will be blessed with an amazing family. We love all of you and can't wait to see everyone!

Our new addition!!!

Well, we have finally settled in our new home in California. Brett is getting comfortable at his new station (a busy, busy station I might add), and he is enjoying every second. Well, maybe not scrubbing the boats, but most of every second! I found a job at an architecture/engineering firm in San Rafael doing administrative/accounting work. It is a really great place to work with really nice people, but I especially enjoy the accounting work. However, soon I will have new, more important work to do! Brett and I are expecting our first little one in April 2008! We are very excited, but we have been a little hestitant to share our wonderful news due to our experience earlier in the year. Everything has gone great so far, so we are feeling a lot more relaxed about the pregnancy (well, I guess as relaxed as you can be when you are pregnant and there are a million things to worry your mind with!). I have been feeling the wonderful symptoms of pregnancy, but I must say I think I have it better than most! With horror stories of my Mom's pregnancies, I feared the worst, but thus far it has certainly been bearable! Brett is beyond excited about the baby and has already decided what the baby's room will be like and that he's sure it's a boy! While he may be hoping for a boy, I know we will both be happy with a healthy baby no matter the sex. Our first OB visit will be Monday, so we will know a lot more then. We actually chose to go to UCSF's Women's Center for our OB, so I will be delivering in the city (San Fran). They are a teaching hospital with a wonderful reputation. They are the #7 hospital in the nation and very mom-friendly. We will certainly keep everyone updated, and we'll post lots of pictures as my belly grows.