Weekly Update!

It is killing me not having a computer at my house. I only get to use the Internet on Thursdays because it is family night at my mom's house. So I guess you will be getting weekly updates until I go back to work. Jameson is doing great! I am so full of love, anxiety, pride, and happiness. It is hard to describe. Anyway, he is perfect(you will hear me say that over and over again.) We went to the pediatrician this week and he is a healthy little man. He has gained a pound in 10 days! He now weighs 8 lbs. and 5 oz. That satisfied my fear that he wasn't eating enough. He also grew. He is 21 inches long now. I hope he is tall like his daddy so he won't have short man complex! :0 We go back in 2 weeks and I can't wait to see if he has gained more. I sure hope so. I am doing well. I miss being pregnant like crazy! I still catch myself rubbing my stomach and remembering that he is not in there anymore. Sometimes I will feel something in my stomach and I think, "Oh he is moving" and realize that he is not there. If I ever sit and think about it, I start to cry. That has been my biggest struggle I guess. I loved being pregnant and now that I am not, it depresses me. Don't get me wrong, I am so glad that Jameson is here, but it is like I am alone again. Something possesses your body for 9 months and then all of the sudden it is gone. You feel lonely. I have had many people tell me I am crazy! You can too. My recovery has been amazing. I expected to be sore and complaining for 6 weeks, but I don't even feel like I have had a baby. I am ready to start exercising! I fit into a pair of my jeans today and that made me very happy. I can also wear my wedding rings again. Things are falling into place. Still working on this feeding thing. I am going to have to introduce formula soon because I have a training in 3 weeks for work and he will start daycare in 4 weeks. Pray that he transitions ok and that his tummy will take the change. I have a few more pictures for you. Thanks for all the sweet comments. Keep praying and thinking about us! I still need help. Look how much he has changed in 2 weeks!

2 Weeks Old!
Tiny Toes!

He is Here!!!!!!!

My sweet little boy arrived on August 5 at 11:41 a.m. He weighed 7 lbs and 3 oz and is perfect! I instantly fell in love with him and do every day all over again. My labor was perfect and was over in 6 hours. I only had to push for 30 minutes and he was here. It was the most amazing experience of my life. This is something you truly have to experience for yourself to get the full effect. He is sleeping pretty good and is on a 2-3 hour schedule. I call him my little pig because it seems like that is all he wants to do. Enough talk, I have pictures for you to enjoy. He is perfect and amazing! I will update you soon. Thanks for all of your prayers and thoughts. Keep praying that we can be the parents we need to be for Jameson. God is so amazing and had blessed us with this perfect gift! Thank you Jesus.


Proud Mom and Dad!


Glad that is over!


Proud Papa!


Sweet Boy!



In my bouncer!
He has changed since we left the hospital. I think he changes every day. I know he keeps getting cuter and cuter. No one has been able to tell who he looks like yet. I think he has my nose and Rusty's eyes. Only time will tell.

Out for a while

Just wanted to let everyone know that today is my last day at work so I won't be blogging as much. I thought this day would never come and now it is here! I only have dial up at my house and that is incredibly too slow for my patience at this point. I will blog when I get a chance. I will definitely let everyone know when Jameson is here (with pictures of course)! We have a doctors appointment tomorrow. Pray that he keeps us or that labor is quickly approaching. Hope everyone is doing well and thanks for reading. Keep in touch with me because my blog is about to change completely real soon.

Same Ole Stuff

The same ole stuff is still going on in our lives. I am really starting to get a little bored with it! I am still pregnant(but praying not much longer), we are still building the house(but praying not much longer), and we are still going to Lowe's and Home Depot every weekend (but praying never again after the house is finished). I went to the doctor this week and have made some progress(don't want to share too much information). So we got good news and are just waiting for the big day. Only 10 days left! The house is coming along. Rusty and my brother, Stephen, have been priming for about a week and a half and finished it up yesterday. We are on the road to painting and putting the floors down. Everything is coming along. I really just don't have any major exciting news to share so I will turn to TV for a minute.
I am in a state of slight grieving. As most of you heard and let me know, Estelle Getty from the Golden Girls died this week. Most of you know that I am a HUGE Golden Girls fan and have all 7 seasons on DVD. I think I am even going to take some to the hospital with me for distraction! ;) Anyway, it was halarious to see all the emails and phone calls I got from my friends telling me the news. Sophia was a good character and she will be missed. I will just have to go home and watch the Golden Girls even more in honor of her.(Rusty will love that) The Golden Girls are a Sunday morning ritual for me and Russ. While I am in the shower he puts a DVD in for me to get ready to. He is so good to me. I think he really likes the Golden Girls, but just won't admit it around anyone. While we are talking about TV shows, I also love Army Wives. It comes on Lifetime every Sunday night and I am addicted to it. I have watched every episode since last season and haven't missed it since. If you don't watch it, there is a lady on the show who does a radio talkshow for all the army families. She always ends the show with a deep thought and reflection time. Well, my last blog I thought was pretty good and from the heart. I came home a few days later and asked Rusty if he had read the blog. He said he did and started laughing. I asked him what was so funny and he said it sounded like it could be on Army Wives! I really hope that some of you watch this show and can find the humor in it as well. If you don't, it comes on Sunday nights at 9 on Lifetime. Anyway, the next day I got on the computer and read my blog again. I still think it is a great blog, but it kind of does sound like something she would say on Army Wives. I hate to admit it, but Rusty was a "little" right. Ha ha....... If you watch the show this Sunday, come back and read my blog again and see what you think! Just for laughs.
Overall, things are going well. I am ready to see Jameson and hope he comes out soon. I am ready to move into our new house and hope it happens soon. I miss my friends and want to see them soon too. Oh, and just to let everyone know, I would love to see you in the hospital once I have Jameson. I want visitors to come and see us. So, don't think I will be too tired or don't want anyone to come. Just come on whenever you want. Let me just warn you though.....you will be asked to wash your hands at the door. There are way too many germs out there and I don't know what you have just touched with your hands! :) (ending thought for the day)! Hope to see you all soon and I will talk to you later! God is good and has blessed all of us so much. Don't forget to thank Him today.

Why do we think we are in control?

Could someone tell me why we think we are in control? This is a huge stumbling block for me. I like to be in control and do all things myself, that way I know they are being done the way I want them done. Why do we find it so hard to trust God and allow Him to take care of things? He tells us that HE will take on all of our burdens if we just let him. So....why don't we? I don't have the answers, but I struggle with this issue greatly. As you know, I have started a new job, am pregnant, and we are building a house all at once. Whew! People often ask Rusty and I, "What were you thinking". Our answer is, it was not our choice. God is allowing us to build a house and has blessed us with a child. We see it as a blessing, not as a tragic life altering time in our lives. Last night Rusty and I had a little talk (which we don't get to do very often anymore because we are both so busy). The house thing, as well as other stressors not mentioned, are really starting to get to my Russ. Now, most of you know that he is very easy going and laid back all of the time. He usually has to calm me down. The house is about to push him over the edge. Anyway, during our dicussion, we had to remind ourselves that God is in control of all things and He is allowing us to experince these wonderful, but trying times, for a reason. It has been a roller coaster ride for both of us over the past few months and it is starting to wear on us. We are going to make it and have faith that God is going to provide. Keep us in your prayers during these last few weeks of my pregnancy and building a house.

On a lighter note (not much lighter), I had another doctors appointment yesterday (37 weeks) and no exam! I still have no idea if I have made any progress or if labor is close. I think my doctor is trying to torture me! Ha. As long as my little monkey is healthy I am good with that. We go back next week and might actually leave with a little knowledge. I am counting down the days and can't wait. The thought of seeing Jameson's little face is the only thing that keeps me going some days! Thanks for reading and keep praying!

The Madness

I am going to start off today with a little vent time.(Sorry for any guys who read this, you won't understand). Anyway, I went to the doc yesterday for my 36 week check (yes I am already 36 weeks!!). Rusty went with me to be the supportive husband, and we had to get our car seat and stroller at Babies r us after the appointment. So, my appointment was at 2:30. We sat and sat and read and Rusty even took a nap. We waited to see the doctor 2 hours. Rusty and I went back into the exam room and it took 5 minutes! He measured my stomach, listened to the heartbeat, and kindly said, "I will see you next week". I wanted to slap him; however, I know that would not have been the best choice. He didn't even check me to see if I was making any progress (not that I really enjoy that anyway, but I still wanted to know). By this time, it is approaching 5:00 and we have to get on I 65 to get to babie r us! Most of you know what a disaster 65 is at 5:00 in the afternoon. We stuck it out and after almost hitting an 18 wheeler (which Russ says we weren't even close to) and a short melt down from me followed by tears and yelling at my sweet husband we made it to our destination. We finally made it home and about 30 minutes from home I actually started talking to my husband again. Bless his heart! He doesn't understand my actions or meltdowns, but he is a trooper. I do have to tell you that hormones are an evil, evil thing. Needless to say, it was a bad day for the Camps. On a lighter note, everything else is going well. The house is coming along and looking better by the day even though Russ might think differently. He is such a hard worker that he thinks if he doesn't do something everyday on the house that it is not going to get done. The baby is my softspot and the house is Rusty's softspot. He is doing a great job on it. Maybe we will have pictures up soon. We had our final baby shower on the 4th and it was wonderful. We are so blessed to have friends and family who love us and want to provide for us. We are not going to have to buy much at all! God has blessed us so much with the house, Jameson, and all our friends and family. We love all of you and thank God everyday that you are in our lives. So, lots of things going on. The countdown has begun for the baby and the house is hopefully going to be done soon. It is all coming together! This is the longest blog in the world, but you've read this far down so you might as well finish it. Thanks for reading! Have a great day!

I am alive!

Well, I started my new job in Ashland today. I am going to be teaching parenting classes (which is what I did at my old job). I am housed at DHR, but am not an actual worker like I was before. I am going to work full time throughout July and then part time after the baby comes. I am real excited about that. God kind of just threw it in my lap. I still haven't heard if we got the grant for next year, but I am sure we will since it is the only parenting program in Clay County. Everyone just pray really hard that we get it. We won't know unitl mid July or August 1. Until then, I will be completing this grant year full time. I hope I can make it. I don't really have a choice. Oh, the greatest thing about this job is that I have air now. I have not broken a sweat all day long.
Baby news: Jameson is growing and moving more and more by the day. I am still feeling pretty good. Just the usual no sleep, tired, can't bend over anymore, can't see my feet anymore, feel really big, back pains if sit too long, leg cramps,restless leg syndrome at night, and lets not forget...peeing every 2-4 hours at night and during the day! Other than that, I am doing fine. Just kidding...I would not trade anything in the world for what I am going through. I love being pregnant and would be in pain 24 hours a day if I had to.... as long as my baby boy is healthy! I go back to the doctor on Wed. and will start my weekly visits next week. I can't believe I am only 5 weeks away from getting to see his little face. I can't wait and I am getting more and more excited each day. We have had 2 showers so far and have another one on Friday. We have gotten some really cute stuff and I can't wait until Friday's shower. God is blessing us daily and we are so greatful for our family and friends who care for us so much.
House news: Sheet rock has been hung and they are finishing it this week. Siding is going up this week as well. It is starting to really look like a house now. It probably will not be done by Aug. 3, but soon after. Rusty is working himself to death. The other day we were discussing how I am not really able to help with the house and how I wish I could do something. I started feeling kind of guilty and quickly remembered that we have a very even trade off here. I have been making a human being for almost 9 months now and he has been building a house. I think I win this one! When he can't bend over to pick something up or can't sleep because he has heart burn so bad he can't lay down.....then he can say something to me. Actually he has been extremely understanding and patient with me. He does anything I ask him to do and has been very attentive. That is all I ask.
So, all in all we are doing well. I know you get so tired of hearing about he baby and the house, but that is our life right now. Just be patient and keep reading. I will post pictures soon. I just keep forgetting to bring my camera to work. Until next time, have a good day and talk to you soon.
Oh, today is my sweet little nieces birthday (Bella). She is 3 and I want to wish her a Happy Birthday.

Update coming!

Ok....I know I haven't updated in a while, but I have been a mad woman. This is my last week at this job and I start a new one on Monday. I also can't stand to sit in my office (No they have not fixed the air yet) so I will get you an update ASAP on Monday in my nice new air conditioned office. Until then, just know that I am still visiting Lowe's frequently and Jameson is still kickin' his mommma.

No Air!!!!

Well, it has been extremely hot this week at work. Our air is broken in my office. It works everywhere else in the building except in my office and my co-workers office. I think this is an evil trick they are playing on a 7 almost 8 month pregnant woman! It is not funny! The thermostat says it is 85 degrees in here. So, I have been camping out in other people's offices and trying to stay cool. The air doesn't work in the bathrooms either, so you have to pee in a hurry. It is so hot that the toilet seats are warm. I had some chocolate on my desk and it melted. I had to put it in the frig. I felt that the song playing was only appropriate for a time like this. :)
It is Friday again and I am so happy. We are going to see our B-ham friends again tonight and I can't wait. Jill is due next week and we are hoping that Landon will hear how much fun it is on the outside and decide to come on out! Everyone is ready to see him. Anyway, while you are sitting in your nice air conditioned rooms, offices, houses, where ever you are, just think of me sweating it up at work. I am so spoiled to the air I know, but I almost can't handle it. Hope everyone is well. Talk to you soon.

Prayer

Just wanted to ask everyone to keep Rusty and his family in your prayers today. His grandmother died this weekend and her funeral was yesterday. Pray that they will have comfort in this time of sadness. Also, Rusty's brother, Craig, is going to Iraq for the second time in August. He left for Ft. Worth Texas yesterday and was unable to make the funeral. Pray for him and his safety for his upcoming deployment. Now for my family. My dad leaves for Kenya Saturday going on a mission trip with our church. Pray for him and the mission team. They will be gone for 2 weeks. Pray that God will open the hearts of the people that they will be receptive to His words. Hope you all are having a good day!

P.S. Check out the new photos on the side.