The Fasciano Family

Roses

2012-06-16T07:50:00.000-07:00

Nick got me a new rose bush for mother's day. I love it!

I had a rose bush at our old house and it's doing really well - every time I drive by I see it's almost as tall as the house now!

These roses are really pretty. They're a vibrant hot pink color. They brighten our little porch steps beautifully.

"Which is loveliest in a rose? Its coy beauty when it's budding, or its splendour when it blows?"
George Barlow

Sink Bath

2012-06-14T10:26:00.000-07:00

Love him sooooo much.

Making a Card for Daddy

2012-06-14T10:00:00.000-07:00

Adrian and I made a Father's Day card for Nick the other day while he was at work. I had visions of little painted hand-prints and giggling with Adrian as he recklessly smeared paint everywhere. Turns out, he's pretty apathetic about paint. Which meant he was not at all reckless. Oh well.

Father's Day is Sunday and I'm sure Nick will love it :)

Adrian uses a fork!

2012-06-14T09:49:00.000-07:00

Adrian has learned to use a big boy fork! Actually, he totally skipped over using the "little boy" fork. He loves it and is so so so proud of himself when he gets a bite on the fork and into his mouth.

Of course, we're proud too :)

I have found it easier to let him eat in a t-shirt instead of a shirt and a bib. It's less laundry to just let him get it on the shirt :) Obviously, he's really good at making a mess at meal time!

13 Weeks Pregnant!

2012-06-12T14:07:00.000-07:00

Yay 2nd Trimester!

Here's what's going on:

- Can't sleep at night. Officially can't sleep on my belly and because the baby is on my right side, I feel like I'm squashing him/her when I sleep on my right side, and (s)he feels heavy in my stomach when I sleep on my left. Comes with the territory, but that's okay.

-I've been feeling the baby a lot. Yesterday, I was sitting at my desk with my knees to my chest and I could feel him/her kicking against my leg. I think (s)he was changing positions, which is why I could feel it so definitely...very awesome.

-Burst into tears Sunday night because I can't believe we get to have TWO precious blessings.

-More people are noticing my belly. I thought we'd told everyone...but I got a lot of "oh my...are you PREGNANT?" this week. That's kind of fun.

- TWO WEEKS until we hopefully find out the gender (if baby cooperates). We've been training Adrian to say the names we've picked - it's very cute. I think I found a fun way to announce either boy or girl on facebook.

- I've eaten approximately 456 popsickles this week. Soooo yummy. I got healthy ones so that makes it okay :)

-Still can't stand eggs or much of anything else.

Here's my belly at 13 weeks:

12 Weeks Pregnant!

2012-06-05T07:02:00.000-07:00

According to different sources, this is either my last or second to last week in the 1st trimester! I feel relieved, blessed, excited. I confessed to Nick that I feel so overwhelmed to have been entrusted with Adrian, who is the most precious boy in the world, that I've had a hard time accepting that the Lord has blessed us in the same HUGE way once again.

I've know about this little one for nine weeks now, but it has taken quite a while to sink in that another sweet person is going to be filling our hearts and home.

I keep thinking, "we get to keep this baby".

I'm just blessed. No other words to describe it.

I had a doctor's appointment since last update and it went well. I've been going to the same place that I went with Adrian, and this time around it seems that the nurses and midwives are more relaxed around me since I'm a return patient. That's been nice. My lack of morning sickness is not a concern, thankfully, and so I'm starting to take everyone's advice and consider myself lucky. I guess I "got used" to pregnancy being a certain way and it's been sooo very different!

I got to hear the heartbeat at the doctor's this time! The baby was very active - I could hear him/her doing flips and somersaults and the midwife said she was having a hard time catching him/her to hear the heartbeat. It was a strong 160.

I'm sure I felt the baby twice last night. That was exciting! Just little thumps like when I first felt Adrian. I'm so excited to be in this part of pregnancy - I love it!

12 weeks with Mini Ghees.

Calling all mothers to be.

2012-05-30T15:03:00.000-07:00

I have found the answer.

....to our desire for slushy drinks at least :) It's sooo awesome and works great! Buy it!

11 Weeks!

2012-05-29T09:39:00.000-07:00

I'm finally 11 weeks pregnant and the 1st trimester is almost over! YAY! I feel like I can finally begin to breathe again. This little baby has been very easy on me. Just this week I've started having major food aversions to almost everything - not really getting sick, but almost everything we have in the house that I think of eating ends up looking and tasting like squash (not literally, but I hate squash so it's about the same). Almost the only thing that even sounded good even a little bit was Wendy's chicken sandwhiches. And I never eat Wendy's! Silly baby!

I can tell that I'm carrying this baby higher than I carried Adrian. I've thanked the Lord for this often this week - hopefully the middle/end of this pregnancy will not be as painful as Adrian's was. I'm looking forward to hopefully feeling the baby in the next week or two (I first felt Adrian at 13 weeks).

I have my 2nd appointment this week on Thursday. I'm looking forward to hearing the baby again on the doppler and hearing that everything is still going okay.

2 more weeks until the 2nd trimester - yay!

A big day for Adrian!

2012-05-25T07:46:00.000-07:00

This morning, my little man (14 months) came up to me while I was cleaning up breakfast.

He signed "more" (which he's started using for everything - quickly replacing his previously favorite sign "please"), and said, "joosh" (juice)?

He has said this word before, mostly when I ask him if he wants some juice, he'll repeat the last word of the sentence. He doesn't get it often, but he's had a tough week with teething and so he's been able to have a little that's extremely watered down so he gets enough fluids. Adrian is good at signing and we rarely have to question what he needs or wants, but he's yet to ask for something verbally.

We were SO PROUD! I quickly filled up his cup with a little juice and gave it to him. He drank it happily while we stood over him glowing with pride :)

We love you, baby boy!

10 Weeks Pregnant!

2012-05-23T06:14:00.000-07:00

Dear Little One,

This week I am 10 weeks far along with you. You are still being easy on me - no sickness or nausea yet! I have felt a little loss of appetite which is strange...I hardly find any food that sounds good when I finally feel hungry. Lately I've been resorting to goldfish and cucumbers or tomatoes.

You are the size of a prune this week. Sometimes I wonder if I can feel you. I feel something that certainly feels like it could be you, but my logic tells me it's still too early.

I heard your heartbeat on our home doppler this week at 9weeks6days. It was strong and around 140 to 160s beats per minute. It set my mind at ease to hear it.

Even though I can't "feel" your personality through your movements yet, I feel that because this pregnancy is so different from my pregnancy with Adrian, you are so much different than him. Such a different personality in your prune-sized self. We love you deeply, sweet baby.

May 17th Again

2012-05-17T02:21:00.004-07:00

Every May 17th, I write. It's been a habit (not optional at first) of mine since the first May 17th.

Looking back at last years posts, I can see that the 12 year mark and the realization that my little boy would never know his Papa was hitting me pretty hard.

This year, the realization is still with me and the sadness sets in as it does every year, but my heart is not as heavy.

The memories are starting to fade and I don't feel so desperate to cling to them. I feel a little more of my identity peel away from it...letting the relief of age and forgiveness free me from the hurt. This year I feel, and see, Grace.

Thank you, Lord.

By next year, I will have two precious little ones filling every vein of my heart and my life and though yes, I wish they knew their Papa, I am happy that they're here.

I'm thankful for my life and for the sweet husband that comes home to us every day and I'm thankful for the joy-drenched days we have.

The Lord is FAITHFUL!

Thank you for reading!

Adrian Loves Music

2012-05-16T00:14:00.001-07:00

This is how we spend a large part of our family time lately - drumming and singing with Adrian. He LOVES it.

9 Weeks Pregnant!

2012-05-15T12:14:00.004-07:00

Well, Little One, we only have one month left of the 1st trimester!

This week, I went to Tiffany's Wedding and felt pretty good other than being tired. By the end of the wedding though, my stomach felt like it was stretching and I was exhausted. Still no sickness! My Mom surprised me with gummy bears and sprinkles when I arrived at her house (my current cravings).

This week, you are the size of a green olive. I told your Daddy that I almost feel like I can feel you move sometimes but I know I really can't yet. I'm very anxious to feel you though! I've been a little more emotional and weepy lately...mostly just crying for no reason or sobbing when there is a reason :)

Your daddy and I really feel like you are a girl. It's just a "feeling" but we felt the same way when we didn't yet know that your brother was a boy. Either way, we are very very excited about meeting you! We already have your name picked out and pray for you by both your boy name and your girl name often. You are already deeply loved, sweet child.

Here's my belly at 9 weeks.

8 Weeks Pregnant

2012-05-08T07:39:00.003-07:00

Hi sweet little baby!

This week, you are the size of a raspberry. I can't wait until you are a lime or a mango or something else so I can feel you...but only 4 more weeks until we reach the 2nd trimester!

Your daddy was really sweet to us last night. I was craving BBQ ribs...a favorite food of mine anyways, but they sounded SO good last night especially. You, little baby, have had me wanting strange things like a bowl of sprinkles, lemon cupcakes, authentic gummy bears and similar things like that...so your daddy decided we should have at least one craving indulged. So he went to Applebees around 11pm to get them for us and of course they were delicious!

I've been trying to eat healthy despite all these sugary cravings. I have NOT given in to the longing for sprinkles and gummy bears although I'm sure I'll have to have some before you're born. Already, you're different from your brother :) The midwife suggested I eat small meals every two hours so I've been altering my diet a bit to accommodate that. It's been pretty easy and could be another reason why I haven't felt very sick.

I love you sweet baby! I can't wait to meet you!

Sweet stuff

2012-05-04T11:43:00.000-07:00

Dear Adrian,
Today, I put you down for your nappy nap and you laid your head on my shoulder, cuddling your cozy in your mouth.
I sang "you are my sunshine" to you because you love that song.
Then, you hummed along.
So, we swayed, and hugged, and sang before I put you down for your nap.

That was a sweet moment, son. I love you.

Love, your mama

1st Doctor's Appointment for Mini Ghees

2012-05-03T08:47:00.003-07:00

I had my first prenatal appointment today for Mini Ghees. It was very long and drawn out with a lot of questions: "no, I've never had herpes or a heart attack" over and over again. But that's okay.

I got to see the wonderful midwife who delivered Adrian (lots of prayers that she will be able to deliver this one as well). She ordered a surprise ultrasound to see our little one! I've never had an internal ultrasound before and it was very clear and exciting.

I cried of course.

Mini Ghees was bumping around inside with a sweet precious beating heart with a heartbeat of 150 - Nice and strong. It was really amazing to be able to see him/her so young and definitely put some of my fears to rest.

Right now I'm feeling tired...I have a feeling the baby is a girl, but that's not a preference, just a feeling. Either way would be really exciting and I can't wait to know whether Adrian will have a baby brother or sister!

Nick had to leave the appointment early for work so he wasn't there for the ultrasound, but he was very excited to see the picture when I got home. He had me text it to his phone immediately. We're very excited parents! Thank you for your prayers for our sweet little one.

7 Week Bump

2012-05-01T12:46:00.002-07:00

This week I am 7 weeks pregnant with Mini Ghees. I've been feeling pretty good for being pregnant, mostly just tired and a little sore from the stretching and growing pains.

This week I've been a little more nauseous which has been welcome...I'm finally starting to feel pregnant!

My cravings so far have been lemonade and dark chocolate...we'll see if it lasts :)

I started showing about 2 weeks ago but figured I'd take a quick picture this week. I'm not as small as I was when I got pregnant with Adrian so I'm not super excited about taking a lot of pictures of myself, but I know I'll regret it if I don't!

So, here's my baby #2 bump!

Still don't know if there's one or two in there...but I'm thinking only one! My first appointment is this Thursday and I'm very excited.

This week, baby is the size of a blueberry. Sweet baby blueberry.

When Anxiousness is Here

2012-04-27T12:13:00.000-07:00

I am six weeks and three days pregnant with our Mini Ghees, and I'm feeling very anxious. I know that it's because I know how special Adrian is and how much we love parenting him. Children are truly a blessing.

I had a horrible dream last night that I lost the baby. I know part of it is because my pregnancy dreams are always graphic and anxiety filled for some reason, but I also know another part of it is Satan trying to keep me from trusting in the Lord. And without that trust I have, I don't know what I'd do!

Here are some verses that are encouraging me today:

Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Psalm 139:13-1 "For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them"

And...We're Off!

2012-04-25T11:11:00.001-07:00

Adrian is WALKING! He has been standing alone for periods of time for about a week now, but as of yesterday and today, he is taking several steps by himself.

He's doing so great and we're so proud!

It is so fun to watch him collapse into a heap of giggles when he's done walking because he's so proud of himself he can't stand it. I love him and this stage!

13.5 months...better late than never!

Mama and Daddy love you, Adrian Samuel!

Hello, Little One

2012-04-23T12:18:00.002-07:00

Dear little one,

We have been awaiting your arrival into our lives for a little while now. You have been prayed for, expected, and wanted.

Already, your existence inside me is a reminder that the Lord's timing is always perfect!

Little Baby Ghees (as you've already been affectionately nicknamed), we found out about you on April 6th, good Friday. Your Mama did not think that you were there, but took a test anyways that morning and was shocked to see a faint line. I turned the test every which way and saw faint, beautiful color...very faint. Almost probably-not-there faint. I told your daddy and he held it to the light and squinted and agreed that there was a line but encouraged me not to get my hopes up (too late, dearie, they were sky-high)!

Later that afternoon, I decided to run to walgreens and get the more expensive test, First Response Early Result. I told Nick I was going to take it, and put Adrian down for his nap.

I played Angry Birds with shaky fingers while I waited those long three minutes.

When the time was up, I looked at the test to see a very clear pink test line. I burst into tears! I didn't know how I would react when I found out I'd be a mother again, but the emotions of joy and gratefulness and excitement overwhelmed me and I just bawled.

I called Nick, sobbing loudly into the phone. "I'm pregnant! There's a line! I'm pregnant!" He walked in the door, home early from work, still on the phone with me, grinning ear to ear.

We hugged and I couldn't stop crying! We decided to use a digital test and watched together as it shared that we were indeed "pregnant"!

Now, sweet child, we're excited about this journey of you growing inside me. We talk about you, pray for you, dream for you, and hope for you. Welcome to our little family! We can't wait to get to know you!

Love, Your Mama

Capturing Play Time!

2012-04-18T02:17:00.000-07:00

I tried to capture some of our fun times together playing. I know I still have quite a few days like this ahead of me, but I already miss them!

Bath Time!

2012-04-17T10:04:00.004-07:00

Our new house has a garden tub in the master bath so Nick took the opportunity to "swim" with Adrian :) Aren't my boys just the most precious ever?

Fill in the Blank Friday

2012-03-30T08:20:00.004-07:00

1. My greatest strength is my ability to see the positive/best side of everything.

2. My greatest weakness is seeing the best side of everything. Sometimes I need to be more realistic.

3. People always compliment me on Adrian. I have to agree with them though - he is pretty cute/adorable/friendly/outgoing/silly.

4. If you found me procrastinating you'd probably find me blogging, pinteresting, planning our house, and lately...getting ready to move.

5. The most cozy place in all the world is my bed - but only if I'm snuggled up in it with Nick and Adrian.

6. Something new that I tried recently was is going to be gardening. I want to plant some new bushes in front of our new trailer.

7. This weekend I would like to keep my head above water! Hopefully this move won't be too stressful, but I'll be glad when it's over!

Black and White Smiles

2012-03-27T02:04:00.000-07:00

Oh such joy he fills our day with.

He brings a new definition to the word "happy".

Getting Stuff Clean

2012-03-26T13:59:00.002-07:00

This is why it's taking me forever to get Adrian's room packed up - I make neat folded stacks of his clothes and he barrels through them full-force.

Oh well, I'd much rather play with him anyways :)

There will always be time to fold clothing.

I love you, Silly Face.