GOD'S FIRST TEST

So Sara finally made it to Baltimore saturday. We went to dinner and a show and returned to the hotel around 1030pm. Around 2:00 am sara was complaining about very intense inner-ear pressure and pain. By 2:30am we were at the ER. Apparently Baltimore is a little bigger than houghton because there was a 4 hour wait. Sara decided to wait it out at home. By 5:30 am sunday, she was in extreme pain. God blessed us with a wait free ER visit the second time around. She received pain medicine and some antibiotics because she had an infection in her right ear. She was ok for the rest of the evening and was only in moderate pain. Monday I received a text 9 am and the pain was back. We went to the ER at 11:30 and we have been here ever since. Sara was in excruciating pain and received more pain meds. She has since had a spinal tap, cat scan and blood drawn. They were worried about letting her go home because of returning pain so they are letting her stay the night. Right now she is not in much (4 out of 10) but it comes and goes. She has not been able to eat in over a day and is hungry. For the most part she is holding up well. We ask that you pray that the Lord Almighty will protect our baby through all the meds. We also pray that the pain will go away and the ear infection will get better. thanks for all your prayers and support.

Almost There

It has been a while since I have posted something. It is mostly because I am sooooo busy right now. But it's almost over and I am almost there. In TWO days I get to see my husband for the first time since LAST WED!!!!!! This is the longest we have been apart and wow was it hard. I am sooooo ready to see him. I fly out of Hancock very early but to me the earlier the flight the earlier I get there. I arrive at our new home for three months at noon on Saturday. I have loved my job but am ready for it to be over. Is anyone familiar with the word burnout? I am. For those that want to know Ryan's first week is going well. He said it is so much information he can't retain most of it but I think the class setting will be over this week. He has learned a lot about expectations, safety and the company in general. His only complaint is he is bored and misses me. SO in response to that I will be coming soon. I am ready for a change of pace but it will be hard to leave behind the friends we have made. But I better get used to it. It has and continues to be my life.
Suzanne's wedding went off without a hitch. She is now Mrs. Varghese and very happy about it. This must have been the godliest young couple I have ever seen get married and I was humbled by that. I know God will richly bless them for their faithfulness to Him.
Dress shopping for her wedding was a little traumatizing. There were no dresses and I had to result to buying ...dun, dun duh a maternity dress. I wasn't quite ready to accept that my body was rapidly changing and I couldn't do anything about it. To make matters worse Ryan made me try on the baby bump that made me look 7 months pregnant. It was not a pretty site. Then as I came out he took a picture. He asked, "facebook?" An emphatic NO was the answer however it would be amusing and confuse people of our due date but then I was brought rapidly back to reality by the mirror standing in front of me and concluded on a NO.
So today and tomorrow are the final goodbyes and then I'm off. See you in Baltimore!!!!!

Detig Debut 2

If you click on the pics you can zoom in on them. Grandma's have fun!
Top: He has an extended leg off to the left side

Middle: On this one look for the dog face and you will see it. His eyes and mouth are the holes with his rib cage below. They said it was rare to be staring down at the baby's face. He was moving for us.

Bottom: This one is my favorite because the dot above the belly is his fist. Its like he is giving us knuckles. HA!


WE DO NOT KNOW THE SEX OF THE BABY BUT I SAY HE BECAUSE IT COMES OUT. IN 2 MONTHS WE WILL KNOW THE SEX. ENJOY!!!!!

Detig Debut

So we had our ultrasound today. We got a couple of good pictures that Ryan will upload later today. There will be a profile pic and one of his face. His face looks kind of like a dog but it will look more like a child before he comes out. I feel like our baby is a boy but who knows. He is 7.5 cm long with legs adding length. He was moving all over the place. I am 1 day shy of 12 weeks today. Our due date is right on track. Thanksgiving baby. I hope I get to eat Thanksgiving dinner before labor. That would be a bummer to miss out. Today's ultrasound was cool but really the only thing I could think about was how badly I had to go to the bathroom. It was terrible. It is a funny story. Got up from a nap and had to go to the bathroom. It was the time I had to have 32 oz down and I didn't so I downed the water on top of already having to go. I was SOOO miserable. Ryan wanted me to drop him off to pick up his car but I told him I couldn't focus it was so bad. We got there early and they were running late. About 10:30 my scheduled time I almost started to cry it was so bad. Ryan said my eyes had turned yellow and by this time I was starting to cramp. Then I get there and the lady said I was too full and had to go half way. How does one measure half a bladder full? Oh well it was worth it cause we got some pictures and I don't have to do it for another 2 months.
I am feeling better and have a lot more energy. I am sleeping through the night again, oh how I love sleep. If it was a spiritual gift I would be the Paul of our time.
Tomorrow we leave for Green Bay and I get to attend my friends wedding in Texas. It will be good to catch up with some friends I haven't seen in a while. I also get to buy a dress that fits my pregnant body for the wedding. This was my husbands Mothers Day present to me.
So my first mothers day was emotional. I sang at church a song my friend Betsy wrote called Blessings. It was a dual meaning for Ryan and I. We had an infant dedication that day so it went perfectly for the mothers who could pray the song over their babies. It was our prayer for ours as well. The other side was that the song was for all the friends who became family over the past year. I told them the song was dedicated to them but I couldn't look at them or else I would cry during the song. The whole time I was shaking trying not to cry and I made it through. I think it really hit Ryan that we are leaving and that was hard for him. We both shed some tears that day. I as a mother for the first time and saying goodbye. Its hard being pregnant and emotional. But in the end God was glorified and people's hearts were touched. Pics soon, I promise.

Bechtel's Benefits

So we know a little more about the next couple months with Bechtel. We will be staying at a long term at the American hotel. There is no pool but we will have internet and television to entertain myself till my heart is content. We requested a bath tub (something I am sooooo looking forward to taking when we get there). When we are there they will give Ryan a company car when he needs to drive out to different sites. The company is responsible for our stay so we essentially have no expenses for the next three months. Ryan will also have the opportunity to explore sites all over the country if needed. I know that he is really looking forward to starting and we are so blessed by this job. I mention all this so you can be praising God for His blessings, right along side of us.

I also must share a little about graduation weekend. We had family come up and it was WONDERFUL to have them around. Graduation was long and hot but we "got 'er done". It was a great time to see everyone, pictures to come this weekend.

Also the 5th grade baby shower was very fun. The girls had a blast. Ryan had girl duty for the first two hours while I was told I couldn't be around. He judged dance contests, did a back-bend (very impressive), and a whole lot more. I have to admit some of my favorite moments were listening to the girls laugh hysterically and smile at Ryan's patience. He did come to the door and say we were never having girls, however I gently reminded him that is not in our control and promised we wouldn't have five fifth grade girls at a time (at least until the time comes for sleepovers). But we won't remind him of that now, shh! But the girls made decorations, games and brought food and presents. It was a great time had by all, but the Detig household was ready for a nap by 4 O'clock. And a nap we had.

Upcoming events
Pics to come
Ultrasound Tues
Wed. Ryan and I leave for Green Bay and I go to TX and he goes to MD

The Million Dollar Question

Dah tah dah!!!!!! The million dollar question has been answered. We know where we are moving at least for the next three months. Ryan and I will be moving to Columbia Maryland very soon. Ryan was originally planned to go there for training for a week however Bechtel has decided to do a new program with the new hirees. He will work in MD for three months and be mentored by a fellow co-worker. At the end of the three months we will then receive our year long assignment. They will try to give us our preference but right now we don't know our options so that is yet to be determined. They have said there is a possibility that they will provide our housing since it is not a permanent move. It is likely we will have an extended hotel stay for the time we are there. So Ryan is packing up the car ( 3 months worth of stuff) and driving there on May 14th. I am flying to Texas for a friends wedding that day and will be coming back to MI for one more week of work. I will be flying to Baltimore on May 23rd. Our big stuff is going in a storage shed up here and we will come for it sometime in August when we know where we are moving. We will have a company car so we only need one car. I know a little about Columbia MD. It is 15 minutes from Baltimore and 45 from Washington DC. It is a very suburban and clean area and I am excited to explore in my free time. I am also thankful that I will find places to shop for maternity clothes, yeah!!!!!!!!

In light of this news we have a couple prayer requests.
1. That we will reflect Christ to Ryan's colleagues
2. Since we are moving for only a short time this means I will have a different doctor for every trimester. Pray that we find a good doc quickly and that they will have Divine wisdom in how to treat us considering they have no idea about past history.
3. That God will place us where HE wants us when the time comes for our first year's assignment.

We are thrilled that God seems to be leading us and we are happy to follow.

It will be a crazy week packing up our house and being ready to go in a week and a half. But when have our lives been normal?