My Poppy Seed - Baby Shank 4 weeks

Yay! We are 4 weeks pregnant!!



Mommy Update:

• Starting Pregnancy Weight: 128 lbs
• I feel good and haven't gotten sick yet. A little nausea
• No food cravings unless you consider chocolate chips and oranges a craving :)
• I wish I could sleep all day everyday! I can't seem to sleep enough
• I started a new workout routine on Monday because when I go to the gym I really over-do it. So I had to get pregnancy smart and develop a more baby safe routine.

Baby Shank Update:

• Baby Shank is the size of a poppy seed
• Baby is nestling into his/her new home which brought me some uncomfortable bloating, cramping,and other things  BUT that's o.k.!! Grow Baby Grow!!

Daddy Update:

• Kale is checking in on me just about everyday via text (while I'm in class usually)
• He has done a wonderful job of helping me out around the house with chores
• He felt sick yesterday and I teased him that he was having sympathy sickness for me :)
• He swears he won't get teary eyed at our first ultrasound but I think he will
• He keeps calling the baby a she?

Our First appointment to see baby is April 25th and it's not coming fast enough for me. I can't wait to see our little one for the first time!


When Kale and I found out that we were pregnant, we had planned to give a special suprise to all of our family instead of calling them. This didn't work out. We both got extremely excited and we just couldn't keep our mouths shut long enough to create and send the suprise.


I started calling everyone. Kale called some of his family too. Then I posted on facebook because some of my friends were already teasing me about it and I just had to tell. I was hoping that everyone knew before I posted on facebook but that wasn't the case. We truly didn't want our family to find this out via facebook but life is too short to keep this kind of secret!!! ( we sincerely apologize).


Well, I continue to pray that we have a healthy and safe pregnancy. I know I am so blessed as many women are to be able to concieve and carry a baby of thier own. I have a few friends who aren't able to concieve/carry a baby and I pray for them all the time and especially now. God blessed us and we are so grateful.

Colten's Baseball Practice

Colten had his first baseball practice yesterday. He is getting better and better with the help of Kale practicing with him. This is a great experience for Colten. He got to play soccer this last fall and now he's playing baseball. He also wants to play football. We are hoping that with a little experience from each sport, he will find the one he loves and will play competitively throughout middle school and high school. GO COLTEN!!!!

This is Our New Family Blog

As I mentioned a few days ago, I converted to Blogger for our family blog. It has archives so I don't have to do so much work. It's a little easier to use as well. Hope you enjoy. I will eventually delete the shutterfly website (even though it's so pretty!!) . Love you guys!! Miss you lots!

Love Sharin and Kale

We are PREGNANT!!!

SUPRISE!!!

Yay! Baby Shank is on the way. I am 4 weeks pregnant right now. We get our first sonogram on April 25th. We are so excited. We tried to get the good news out together but I just couldn't keep my mouth shut!!

Since the sonogram was about a month away when I found out, I went ahead and made a drop in visit with my general doctor to at least confirm the pregnancy and ask a few questions. She confirmed the pregnancy and gave me some medication and much needed advice. We got to talk about a few things and she said my due date is December 05, 2011. So we get to be blessed with a new baby for Christmas!! Baby Shank, just like the boys, will have his/her own little label. So when you just want an update on how the baby is doing just click on Baby Shank under Labels.

I will do as much updating as I can. Pregnancy kicked in for me this morning. I got up with Kale around 5 this morning and I could smell everything. I kept thinking something was stinky. He would say, no? I don't smell anything. I think I developed "SUPERNOSE" overnight. I felt a little sick this morning but it went away when I ate some oatmeal with Fiber. LOL. I am really excited about our pregnancy and can't wait to see Baby for the first time on the sonogram!!

February 23, 2011

Kale and I passed out Home Study. We weren't worried about that anyways. I also had an appointment with our attorney today and received some great news! We got a letter from the biological father basically stating that he consents to the adoption if we will waive all past, present, and future child support in his behalf. So, we did. I am so excited. We will have a court hearing here soon and will sign all necessary paperwork to change Tyler's last name to SHANK!!!! I will post when this happens but as far as I am concerned this case is basically closed. Thank you for your support and prayers. Tyler is the one who will benefit for a lifetime. Kale will have a little boy with his last name. And all together we can have a happy little boy who never has to  doubt who loves him.  

February 15, 2011

Goodness. Talk about being a little nervous. The Home Study lady came tonight. She asked us some weird questions but everything went well. She is going to recommend the adoption. I guess her opinion matters in the courts. But, everything went well.  I am still counting the days and next week we should know something. I hope it will be good news.

Thank you very much for leaving me little messages. I think Kale and I both need to hear these things to keep us strong. Nothing has happened yet to upset us but we need to be strong if something does come along. So Thank You Very Very Much!!!! Love you guys!!!!

February 08, 2011

Well, a lady will be coming next Tuesday, February 15, to conduct a Home Study. Basically, she will ask us certain questions, briefly view the home, and check to see how Tyler interacts with our family. I got a little excited when I got the call thinking that our case status changed in some way. I am waiting for a return phone call from my attorney hopefully around 2pm today. After the Home Study, the final report will be sent to our attorney and to the courts. Kale will have to get fingerprinted and obtain a criminal background check.  I believe all we are waiting on now is a response to our petition sent to biological father. There is only about a week and a half left until we know what is going to happen ( whether he consents or contests). I know I am counting down these days but what is a mother supposed to do? I keep praying and hoping for the best.

February 2, 2011

Well, I just received our petition for Tyler's adoption in the mail today. It was filed on January 19, 2011. Tyler's birth father has 30 days to file a motion to contest. So we are waiting to hear from our Attorney around Febuary 19th. I am praying about this. I know Kale is too. I love my little man and can't wait to call him Tyler Shank!

January 27, 2011

Kale and I recently hired an attorney to oversee the adoption of Tyler to Kale. Kale has said for a long time that he wants to adopt Tyler and now it is in the works. I couldn't be happier that I married a man who is going all the way for me. The papers were sent off to Tylers biological father about two weeks ago. We are waiting for a reply. Hopefully this case goes smoothly and his father doesn't contest. If he does, we will have to take it to court. I have been praying a lot about this and hope that we aren't drug through the mud for months. Even if we are, I believe Kale and I are in agreement that it would be worth every second. Kale has been a true "daddy" to my little man and Tyler absolutly adores Kale with all his heart. I hope we get an answer soon.

March 11, 2011

"Shank" Wedding Celebration:

Sharin and her Maid Of Honor are planning Sharin's wedding together. Follow our adventure as we do-it-ourselves!!!! This will be so fun and exciting and we would love to get your opinion, advice, and tips!

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