Sweet Owen is HOME!

We are finally home. After 7 weeks in the NICU, we are HOME! I still can't believe it. After driving back and forth 30 minutes each way every single day during that time, it is so strange to just be able to stay home with our sweet Owen. The first week that he was home was a little rough. He has his nights and days completely flip-flopped and would cry all night long in his bed. I decided that I had to switch mine too for a while in order to keep my sanity. He is still on his oxygen and has an apnea monitor on at all times. We are hoping he will wean off of the oxygen soon and have one less attachment! He is starting to get very mad at his nasal cannula and pulls it out all of the time. So really he is already weaning himself. He is quite feisty! He has been through a lot, bless his heart. It is getting easier and easier every day as we get our routine down. Jordan is now off for a month!! We are packing for our move in less than TWO weeks to Knoxville! Jordan will finish up his medical school clinicals there. We are so excited to move back closer to family. We definitely need the help! So, between Owen coming home and preparing for our move, we are super busy! We will miss our friends in Memphis, but as for the city- we are SO ready to leave it behind. East Tennessee here we come!!! :)

Exciting Times

Wow, I can't believe I am just getting to make a new post! Life has been extra busy in the past few months. We have a lot going on and a LOT of changes coming up. Jordan has recently started his 3rd year of medical school, I couldn't be prouder of him! He passed his boards with flying colors and can now relax and enjoy learning hands on. He is such a smarty,.. I could NOT do what he does. He is amazing! He is now delivering babies at the hospital and he loves it! He wouldn't want to do it forever, but for now he is really enjoying it!

We are very excited to be expecting our first little bundle of joy in September, a precious baby boy! I am 23 weeks pregnant and feeling great! I have been so lucky..so far! We can't wait to hold him in our arms and love on him! I feel his little kicks all day and night and they are just so sweet! Jordan says he is going to be a professional soccer player and that he will be enrolling him in soccer as soon as he is three years old! From what the ultrasound tech says "he moves REALLY well", so I guess he will be good at something in sports!

I guess those are the main updates on our lives for now.. we are very blessed!

Not a Great Blogger

I am really bad at updating this thing.. I figured I'd make a quick post. Lately, we have been really busy! I have been picking up extra shifts at work (gotta get the $'s) and Jordan just started back at school last week. He is going to be having tests every 2 weeks until next summer. Oh man.. it's gonna be a long year. I'm gonna keep myself busy, though, even if it means working more! Here's hoping to a fast M2 year!! =)

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Barrett Fuqua

My brother, Barrett, married the best woman, Veronika, on June 26th in Marco Island, FL. It was a beautiful beach wedding at sunset! It was perfect!! =) I love my new sister-in-law!!

8 Things

Okay, so i'm not the best at keeping up with my blog. I figured I would break down and fill this "forward" bloggy-thingy out.  Here goes..

Eight Things I'm Looking Forward To:

- Jordan and I's one year anniversary!! June 6th!!

-Disney World and Beach trip to Marco Island, FL to celebrate our one year!! We leave next week!!

-Jordan being done with school officially for the summer (next thursday!!)

-American Idol finale tonight! I think that Adam is a gonna win for sure, I think. However, both Adam and Kris will land record deals, so it really doesn't matter!

-Girl's night spaghetti night tonight! We are reading "The Love Dare"..very good book!!

-My parents are coming to Memphis next Wednesday!

-Jordan and I being able to spend more time together this summer!

- My brother's wedding in June to Veronika. She is the best future sister-in-law anyone could ever ask for!!

Eight Things I Did Yesterday:

-Went to work at Lebonheur.

-Came home to a delicious meal made by my sweet hubby..chicken spaghetti!

-Watched American Idol

-Watched Dancing with the Stars Finale..Melissa so should have won!! Love you too though, Shawn!

-Read "The Love Dare"

-Was told at work that my last name was "fresh".

-Studied for a neonatal cardiac class

-Played with my little Millie dog

Eight Things I Wish I Could Do:

-See My Family More

-See My Friends From Nashville and Kingston More

-Hug my brother, Justin, one more time (I know I will one day see him again, though. :) )

-Get a new puppy..a black miniature dachshund (short haired)

-Not have to work

-Travel more

-Become an avid runner.. guess avid walker will have to do!

-Be a mommy one day

 

Eight Shows I Love To Watch:

-The Bachelorette (Go ED!! He is my pick!!)

-Dancing With The Stars

Home Improvement

-Jon and Kate plus 8

-Seinfeld

-King of Queens

-Everybody Loves Raymond

-Friends

I will post something else soon!! Gotta run to girl's night!! 

I Miss You Justin

Today was a sad day for me and my family. Today would have been my brother Justin's 29th birthday. I miss him more than words can say. I know he is watching over me and my family every day. Here is a picture of him and my precious nephew, Brycen. He was such a good daddy!! Makes me cry every time I look at this picture.. Here is another picture of us at my graduation from Belmont.. he was always there for me! I know we will see him again and I know that he and my grandfather are flyfishing and camping together every day! :)  I love you and miss you, love, your "Ty-Ty"

Legally Blonde: The Musical

Friday night, Jordan and I went to see Legally Blonde: The Musical at the Orpheum here in Memphis!! It was such a great show and we had so much fun!  Even Jordan laughed the entire time and loved it.  We had no idea that the Orpheum was as nice as it was. We were almost late to the show (because I had to work that day), but we slipped in right as they were closing the doors! We will definitely be going back there for musicals in the future!!