EVERYONE MEET THE LOVE OF OUR LIFE--MR. ROMAN

He finally arrived Tuesday morning at 8:09. He weighed 6 lbs 12 oz and is 20 inches long. It was amazing. I was in labor what seemed like forever, but the epidural was wonderful and I was able to savor and enjoy all of it. He has the sweetest demeanor. So far the only times he's cried is when he's hungry, and diaper changes. We love us some Roman. I'm so amazed at how much I love him. Women always say that and I always thought that I understood what they mean, but it wasn't until Tuesday that I could ever comprehend how amazing it is to bring life into this world and to be given such an opportunity. We are so excited. Here are a few pics of our little sweetie.

these pics were on our camera the best are what other people were able to take so keep looking and of course we will update!!!

Good News from Dr. Smith

Well I went to the doctor and I'm still the same so if Roman hasn't come by Thursday (my original due date) then she is going to induce me on Friday. Yeah......its so nice just to have a date -a for sure date. So the next week we will be busy getting everything ready. Please pray everything goes well.

Crazy Last 24 Hours

Well I had high hopes that Roman was going to debut last night or today, but no luck. I was up all night with contractions that were 7 minutes apart and today were 5 minutes apart, but after going to the Dr. we learned there was no change. Just the beginnings of labor which could last days, she actually said weeks, but I rebuke that. Please pray with us that he will come soon. I'm so ready. I know all pregnant women are at this point, but really please pray with us. Here are a few pics of his room. Brenda (Nanna) finished the tree. Isn't it great. I absolutely love it.

Happy Birthday Kara

Happy birthday to my sister-in-law Kara. I'm so blessed to have her in my life. She's been such an encouragement at so many times. She really has taught me a lot about prayer and trusting in the Lord to meet all our needs and to trust him in giving us our hearts largest desire. Kara, I hope you have a great day. Sorry I won't be able to see you----Hopefully soon though. Love ya bunches

BABY SHOWER AND PREGGO PICS (FOR MOM)

Here are some pictures of Roman's baby shower and a few pics of my pregnant belly for my momma to see. It was pretty difficult having pictures made this late in the pregnancy, but I know I will enjoy them later. We had so much fun at the shower and received so many cool gifts. Super cute.

New Roman Pics....

Here are some new pictures of Roman. The tech and my Dr. agree that he will come early. We're 37 weeks and this ultrasound projected that he weighs 6 lbs and 11 oz now. My favorite are his fat little cheeks. I can't wait to meet him face to face. Hopefully early.

It's been a long time....

Wow, its been a long time since I've updated. Things are going great here, a bit crazy but tons of fun. Roman is going to be here soon and I'm so ready. His room looks so good, my mother-in-law is an amazing artist and she's doing so good on the jungle painting on the wall. We had our first shower and we got all kinds of fun stuff. I'M SO READY !!!!! Well I say that, there is still so much to do. Hopefully we'll get it all finished. Work is going well for both of us, but we are both itching to transfer to other departments hopefully we'll be able to soon. Well I just wanted to say hi, and post some pics.

Roman Carter Laney

Well we had a 4-D ultrasound today. It wasn't as good as I hoped it would be because Mr. Roman is comfortable facing backwards. So we had to work hard to get good pics. The good news is because we had such a hard time getting pics we get to go back fo free. That's a good deal. maybe when he's a little bigger we will be able to get bigger pics of him. Anyways, Isn't he cute.

An Update.....Finally

I haven't blogged in forever. Everything here is going good. Most of you know this now, but Roman who turned to Avery is now for sure Roman again. Isn't that crazy? We've been having fun buying stuff for the room. His bedding id here---here's a pic.His room is a jungle theme. I love it. It's so much cuter in person. The nursery has a ways to go but its going to be so fun. My mother in law is an awesome artist and she's going to paint some stuff on the wall for us. I'll post pictures when it's all done. Besides work and baby stuff nothing else is really happening around here. Hope everthing is going well for ya'll

I passed.....yippee

I got my results today, and I passed my boards. Yeah !!!! What a relief. I can't wait to read book or I don't know whatever I want. Just thought I would let everyone know. Thanks for praying for me.

Well the title of my last post describes things well....

As my father in law would say our little Roman is actually a Romanette. Yes indeed we went to the doctor yesterday for our 20 week ultrasound and when our sweet baby mooned the camera there was nothing there. Imagine our surprise. We are really excited, for all of you who are feeling sceptical as I did we are going to have another ultrasound in 4 weeks . Although the midwife was pretty positive that its a girl. So I believe Avery Grace it is.

In other news I went to take my nursing boards today. I'm praying that I did good. I got the least amount of questions and I've heard thats good thing. Still I'm nervous, but I'll have to pray for a calm spirit until Friday then I should know my results. I'll let you all know.

Besides that not much more is going on, although that is quiet a bit. Happy Valentines Day everyone, and Happy birthday mom. I love you

Craziness

It's been awhile since I've posted it's been crazy around here. I started working full time and I love it, but on my days off all I want to do is sleep....grrrrrr I have so much to do. I'm still feeling great. Roman is moving around like a fish which is super fun, because I'm at the hospital all the time I constantly sneak in the med room and listen to his heart beat.

I take my NCLEX nursing boards on Wednesday. I know i will do well, but I'm so nervous. If you think about in the craziness of Valentines Day say a little prayer for me that I will be clearheaded and calm and that the knowledge that I've attained in the last few years I wouldn't forget while I'm taking my test. I'll be so glad when it is over.

Tomorrow we go for our ultrasound so be watching for more pictures.....Yeah. This time they will be better because they actually make me a cd of them.

Besides that not a lot more is going on. I hope everyone else is doing well. Congratulations Jenn on your new house. I can't wait to see it.

It's a Belly.....Baby

Here's the belly at 4 months.

It's a.....Boy

Yes you read right. Today I was at work and some girls and I decided to see if we could see anything and sure enough we could. We are going to check again in 20 weeks just to be abbsolutely positive, but we are pretty sure. She called for someone else to look and they both agreed that he was definately a boy. He was a little modest so we didn't get to see a full view. It was so sweet to see him moving around and sucking his thumb its just amazing that I still can't feel him. We are sooooo excited. These are some pictures. Unfortunately because I don't have a scanner they are pictures of pictures, but I wanted to be able to post something especially so my mom could see a pic, even if it is a little unclear (sorry it took so long mom). I know the picture of him sucking his thumb is a little unclear, but it was so sweet to watch him. He was sucking his thumb with his little pinkie finger in the air. How sweet. Isn't his profile precious???Roman Carter will be here before we know it. It will be so much fun. Keep us in your prayers.

Happy New Year

We hope you had a great Happy New Year

we love us some Harbin

We are crazy about this baby. Isn't he precious

HARBIN HAS ARRIVED

Yeah Mr. Harbin Laney decided he didn't want to wait until January 2nd so her surprised everyone and came last night. It was wonderful. The whole family was able to be there. It was great. Kara did wonderful, and she is doing well today. Harbin is very handsome. He was 7 lbs 4 oz. Here are some pics. I 'll leave the detail for Kara to tell

We had a great Christmas

Christmas was so much fun. It was busy and crazy and went by way to fast, but we really enjoyed it. Here are some pics from Christmas.

I'm a Graduate....Yeah

Well I finished....without going crazy. It feels weird to be done with nursing school. I plan to take my nursing boards January until then I will be working at the hospital as an RN with my temporary license. What a relief

I've been feeling great. Everyone told me that I would get sick (morning sickness), but I haven't. Supposedly I'm past that stage or very close. I had a few mornings that I was a bit queezy, but that was it. I'm so thankful for that. I prayed that I would have a healthy pregnancy and that I would feel great through it. Praise the Lord I have.

We're trying to get ready for Christmas. This year has been really weird. It doesn't feel like it should be Christmas, so we have been lagging behind. We're almost done with our shopping though. Most of all I'm looking so forward to January 2nd I'm going to be an aunt again. My sister in law, Kara, is going to have Harbin that day. We are so excited and so ready for him to be here. I'll post pics when he gets here.

Well thats all for now.