Kicking Mommy never looked so cute.

I can't believe they were able to make a CD for me at the hospital with the regular utrasound, 3D ultrasound, and video clips! We got to hear the heart beat when we were watching, but the sound is not recorded on the disk.

"Strawberry"

During the old fasioned ultrasound you see here, I could feel the baby kicking me!

Here she is! America Lee Scattolon. Sara wanted to name the baby strawberry if it's a girl and Pineapple if it's a boy.

Dancing in my belly 04-16-09

This is your movie trailer for the upcoming debut of America Lee Scattolon. The radiologist can't give 100% gaurantee, but she said if it was her, she woud be planning for a girl.
Sara Gianelle got to come in with me and my mom to watch. She had a lot of fun. She chatted up the radiologist, telling her our whole family history. I need to find the pause button on these kids!

Woohoo! A phone call.

I got a nice long 10-15 minute phone call from Giampiero today! What a nice surprise. He thinks there is a good chance that he is coming home for 4 weeks after the surgery! I am now happy knowing that when he is done with his recovery he will be placed with a unit so he can continue his training instead of starting over.

He said that 17 people have already been relieved of duty either by injury or because they did something STUPID. Because the paperwork takes longer than to graduate, these people are put in special units to kill time until they leave. They are called vampires because "they suck".

Giampiero is feeling much more optimistic. I am so happy, because he was getting really down.

Thanks again for all your support!

Another letter and GOOD NEWS.

I just got a letter today and am so happy to hear he is doing well. He is scheduled for surgery on April 15th. IF he has to come home for recovery, he will not have to start bootcamp over again! The only down side would be having to pay for the flight, but it's worth it. Now I WANT him to come home for a month!

Now that they are further along in the training, they are getting a few more privleges. He is thrilled that he gets a little more fruits and vegetables at meal time. Jajaja. Food is always thrilling to my hubby.

Please write to him and let him know how you are doing. He said that letters really do help keep his spirits up.

My wounded soldier

Don’t worry. It’s not too bad. Giampiero has a hernia and needs surgery. Good news is, it’s usually a minor surgery. We are hoping to have him ready to be back to training within 2 weeks. This would only delay his graduation a bit. The worst case scenario would be that he needs more recovery time t and would be sent home for a month. This would mean that he would need to start basic training all over again. I pray for option #1.

I don't know any details. I will only find out when I get another phone call or letter. Last week he called, but I haven't heard from him since. I am hoping for a letter soon. I don't even know WHEN the surgery is to take place. I know the Army will take care of him and do what is best for him to be healthy and back in action.