[LaLaRose3]

Hi everyone!

Sorry I have been gone for so long... between being sick (ALL the time) and having limited internet access, I had to let go of JM for awhile. I missed SO much it seems, so it is nice to read and catch up!

Let's see... my update... William and I, as some of you already know, went through a really rocky patch in our relationship. Honestly, I wasn't sure if we would even make it through, but so far- we have. He came to visit me yesterday, and it was so nice being with him again, holding him, him holding the belly, cuddling with him, etc. It all felt "right" again, so even though we went through SO much, and almost didn't make it to the other side... we are still so very much in love, and I still feel "it" around him.

Baby updates... my belly is pretty darn big already, LOL! and HARD! I lay back and push on it a little just because I think it is so cool to feel how hard and rounded it already is I went to my monthly check-up last week, and the nurse held the doppler thingie to my belly to hear the heartbeat- there were two definite FAST heartbeats. She said it was mine and the baby's, but they were both so fast that it didn't seem like it could be mine. So now I am joking with DF and mom that when we go for the gender u/s we will see two! I can dream, right?!

Speaking of the gender u/s, it is already scheduled! December 17th at noon, we will be seeing baby and finding out whether it's a boy or girl! I will be getting all kinds of pics and a DVD from it, so I will definitely share.

I am leaving for Maryland on the 14th and will be back on Dec. 14th. I will try to keep up with everyone here while I am gone.

Man, I missed you girls so much!! Give me updates- anything big gone down while I was gone?!

Oh, and YAYYYYY OBAMA!!!!

I need a belly bump pic!!

I'm glad you guys have worked through your tough time, it's so horrible when things are strained, but oh so good when you come through the other side, it makes you stronger and brings you closer together.

My tum is hard too PICS!!

[LisanAndy]

It's good to hear from you!! Praying things still look up for you and William and can't wait to find out what you're having!!

[Mars]

It's so good to hear from you. I'm hppyt hat you and William seem to be working things out and I wish you guys all the best.

I'm thrilled that the little one is doing well and I can't wait to find out what you're having. I hope the sickness abates soon. Have a great time in Maryland!

[♥Ashley♥]

Yay! Its so good to hear from you Lauren! And we need belly pics!!!

[*Mrs.J.2011*]

LAUREN!!! We've missed you!! We had a little thread going about a week ago hoping you would come back soon! I'm glad you and William and still hanging on, I hope you guys continue to work on things and it gets better than ever! Cant wait to see pics and find out what the little one is!! Good luck!

[LaLaRose3]

I need to get my mom to take a picture of the belly sometime. I am self conscious, so don't expect any bare belly shots til I get a lot bigger and less fat looking!

LAUREN!! Boy Ive sure missed you sooooooooo much around here!!!! Im glad all is well, and that you and William are still going strong!!! Just like I knew you would sweetie!! Its so good to hear from you, I even was stalking around your DDC last week

How did you NOT know that the first thing we were going to demand was belly pics!! Sweetie Im sure you look gorgeous pregnant, cuz any woman does!! I cant believe your 13 weeks already! It seems like yesterday you were telling us about your BFP!!! I cant wait to find out what your having, whats your gut feeling? I was thinking pink at least but Im getting more of a stronger blue vibe!! hehe

anywhoo its great to hear from you sweetie!!! And super YAY WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWHOOOOOOOOOOO for Obama!

[LaLaRose3]

Awwh! See, this is why I missed ya'll! Mom just took some pics for me but i look so darn horrid in them! I will post them anyway because of the demand, hehe, but just no making fun of me and my bloated face!

[soImarriedAnerd]

*looks for pictures*

Miss you!!!

[ShannonMVT]

Yay!!! I'm glad you are doing well Lauren. I think I may have my big u/s on Dec. 17 but not sure yet.

KUP, we want to hear from you.

[LaLaRose3]

It would be cool to find out at about the same time, Shannon!

[LaLaRose3]

Guess who has a date tonight?

Wee! Me!

William actually asked me to go on a 'date' with him, basically dinner & a movie. But that seems promising, no? I haven't been to the movies in a while, and I actually get to see him more than once this week.

[~Jess~]

I'm so glad things are looking up for you! I've been thinking about you.