Announcement!

So here it is, I’m PREGNANT!!! And here is the back story… Since August of 2009 Archie and I decided it was time to start trying for a little one. At first we went with the idea of just letting it happen. Months went by with no surprises. (If I did not tell you we were trying please don’t get offended, I just felt that there is SO much pressure these days and someone is ALWAYS looking over your shoulder to see if you’re drinking and how you’re acting so we decided to keep it to ourselves to not be bombarded constantly with the questions.) After doing all the right kits and potions I decided it was time to make an appointment with my Doctor. On March 4th I met with my Doctor and broke out my calendar. She came to the conclusion that I may have “issues”. I did the labs. She gave me around six prescriptions, a “Clomid” calendar and after seeing the fears on my face said don’t worry this is going to be simple. I immediately felt bummed, upset, confused. So I called Archie and he quickly brought my spirits up and said don’t worry baby we are going to get through this. Then after talking to my mom I was reminded at how Archie and I never have taken the “easy road.” We do things the hard way so why should this be different?


March 4th 2010 I immediately started taking Metformin. This was suppose to get me on track but it also gave me side effects. March 9th I went for 14 day labs to check my hormone levels. The results came back and they were extremely low so she said to start the Clomid two days earlier than planned. Well Friday March 19th I was packing for my work trip to New Orleans the next week and wanted to get all my scripts filled before going out of town. But Just for the heck of it I said before I go spend all the money on the Meds let me take a pregnancy test just in case. Positive! The Test read Positive!! I really did not believe it and after talking with the nurse at my doctor’s office I really convinced myself it was a chemical pregnancy since I had not even begun taking the meds. I told Archie “Let’s not even get our hopes up.” SO then I was out of town for a week, misery. Monday March 29th I went in for the blood draw to check HCG levels and Tuesday found out I was Pregnant. They said my levels were really high which meant either I was having twins or I was further along than we thought. Again in the back of my head I still didn’t believe it. Not Until I saw the Baby on the Ultrasound screen April 13th. How amazing!!! As soon as I heard the heartbeat I lost it. When you think that it’s going to be a tough process it really reminds you of what to not take for granted. It puts a lot of things into perspective and even though I got Pregnant before I had to start The Clomid I have a new outlook on those that have to go through it. The baby measured 9 weeks and four days at my ultrasound. This means November 12th is my due date. So I was pregnant the whole time and did not know it. I was pregnant when I sat down with my Doctor on March 4th and she told me I was going to need Clomid to get pregnant. God works in mysterious ways! SO now I am just waiting until 12 weeks to tell our friends. I am so nervous and will feel much calmer after I hit that 12 week mark. Told the Family at 11 weeks and the most asked question…..”Are you still going to be a vegetarian since your pregnant?” Answer: Well yes of course! I get plenty of protein so no worries. I have looked into it and its perfectly healthy and easy to do.

I am now 12 weeks and our Nuchal appt went great! Everything looked good and the Dr even did a “new” gender test. They call it the “Angle to Dangle” Measurement. How Funny is that! Baby Hebert’s angle appears to be boy but no need to go out and buy all Blue stuff. I will wait until I get the for sure sign. Archie and I are super excited! And by the way it is no coincidence that my due date is smack in the middle of hunting season. I promise I did not do that on purpose! So from now on this is how I plan on updating the family with pictures and news so stay tuned….. LOVE! Here are some pics from our last appt.  I was 11 weeks and 5 days here.

Here Baby Hebert is doing Crunches in my belly.  Already working out, takes after his mommy already! ;)

Family

The past two Weekends we have had family visiting and staying the weekend.  The weekend before last (April 10), Archies Dad and Step Mom Patty, Andre & Chasity came in to hang out.  Andre and Chasity got here early on Friday Because Archie needed help with a catering Gig.  But Before any crawfish started boiling Archie got a serious burn.  There was a loose valve on the trailer connecting the propane and when Archie went to light it, It Blew up on him.  Burning His arm pretty bad, face a bit and cinging off his eyelashes and some hair.  The good news is his burn is looking better but he will have a pretty nasty scar on his arm.  He said he felt like a bomb went off and it threw him off the trailer. Scary but I am thankful it wasnt any worse.  We had so much fun with them here are a few pics:

Andre and Chasity

Archies dad and Mrs Patty

Andre

Archies Burn (the pic does not do it justice)

It was Andre's BDAY so I baked him his Favorite cake

Being silly!

This past weekend my Parents surprised us by coming to stay the weekend.  It was great having the extra help at the hut.  It's nice to know that when Family does come to vistit A) they know we will be at the hut working all weekend and B) they dont mind helping out and making it a good time.  Never a dull moment at the hut.  SO thanks So much to Big Archie, Patty, Andre and Chasity, Mom and Dad for all the help at the hut.  It's so great seeing yall and it makes the weekend fly by.  We love you all! Hebert's Hot Tails is super busy and we are loving it!  Hope all is well with yall!

Easter

This Easter weekend was the best weekend at The Hut By far.  We went through A LOT of Crawfish.  It was great and My brother came to help out since I was in my Best friend, Tiffany's Wedding.  Tiffany was a Beautiful Bride and she could not have hand picked a better day.  The weather was perfect.  She Got hitched at Magnolia Mound in Baton Rouge, On the front steps of a plantation home and the reception was a few steps away in an open building.  It was very nice and I am so glad to welcome Brandon into the clan.  Her are a few pice from her wedding:  They had a photo booth but I dont know how to scan those pics in.

Well that's about all that's going on here.  I feel like we have so much going on.  Archie installed Trim around our mirrors in both bathrooms so we are staining those and keeping busy with other things around the house.  Oh and I planted a garden!  Gotta remember to water that every day.....