You know that stomach bug Adam was up all night with a couple nights ago? Yep, I think I have it. Also, today I have been showing early signs if labor. I really do not want to know what it is like to go through both at once.
So, we would love prayer, first of all, that no one else catches it! So far its just been me and Adam. It would be really great if Lucy, my mom, and Pete all stayed healthy. Secondly, for me and my health/body; that I would get rest tonight, that the stomach bug would go away, and that if it doesn't, I'd be able to handle labor still if that comes soon. Also, for my heart and emotions. Pray that I would trust the Lord. None of this is a surprise to Him. His power is made perfect in my weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
Monday, December 2, 2013
Sunday, December 1, 2013
40.4 Weeks
Since we're simply waiting for Baby to make an appearance, we've been trying to fill our days with productive and fun things. Last Friday we celebrated Adam's 2nd birthday which is really tomorrow. Will he have a brother or sister sharing his birthday?? Or do we think this third child will follow the trend that the other siblings have set and wait until the third of December to be born??
Today we decided to go ahead and get our Christmas tree and decorate. Pete also vacuumed a lot.
In a way, I'm thankful I haven't gone into labor yet because we've needed a few extra days to get over some sickness in our house. We all had some form of a cold last week, and last night Adam had a stomach bug. He and the rest of us are feeling much better, albeit a bit sleep-deprived. We are hoping for a good night's sleep tonight.
Today we decided to go ahead and get our Christmas tree and decorate. Pete also vacuumed a lot.
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| 40 weeks and 4 days |
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Two Days "Overdue"
My brothers left Thanksgiving day and my dad left this morning. It's kind of weird just going through life waiting for something to happen. I'm a planner. I like knowing what's going on and what we're doing. I planned on having a baby already on this lovely, chilly Saturday. Once again the Lord is reminding me that I am most certainly not in control, and His plans are better than mine.
How I'm feeling: annoyed, impatient, in a fog, sad that some of my family won't be here for when it happens, thankful that we've had some good times this week still, super thankful for my mom (and dad) for help with the kiddos, kind of embarrassed that I made such a big deal of thinking I'd go early, confused, prayerful, selfish, still excited and looking forward to meeting our baby girl or boy sometime in the next week.
Yesterday my parents took the kids to the Children's Discovery Museum and out to lunch while Pete and I spent the morning together and went out to lunch ourselves for some spicy food and then walking in the grocery store. It was nice. Last night we celebrated Adam's birthday early since my dad left early this morning and we're not sure what the next few days will look like. His birthday is really on Monday. We had fun making cupcakes and wrapping presents all afternoon and then celebrating after dinner.
Today our plans are to watch football all day and stay inside. The kids have new toys from Adam's birthday that they are happy to play with; mostly trains and other transportation toys.
It seems silly to be discouraged when you think I was almost two weeks late with Lucy and I'm only two days past my due date today. I think its more of the "not knowing" that is hard. It could be another week, or it could be this afternoon.
Thankfully, my mom "has no plans" other than staying with us until baby is born. So thankful.
How I'm feeling: annoyed, impatient, in a fog, sad that some of my family won't be here for when it happens, thankful that we've had some good times this week still, super thankful for my mom (and dad) for help with the kiddos, kind of embarrassed that I made such a big deal of thinking I'd go early, confused, prayerful, selfish, still excited and looking forward to meeting our baby girl or boy sometime in the next week.
Yesterday my parents took the kids to the Children's Discovery Museum and out to lunch while Pete and I spent the morning together and went out to lunch ourselves for some spicy food and then walking in the grocery store. It was nice. Last night we celebrated Adam's birthday early since my dad left early this morning and we're not sure what the next few days will look like. His birthday is really on Monday. We had fun making cupcakes and wrapping presents all afternoon and then celebrating after dinner.
Today our plans are to watch football all day and stay inside. The kids have new toys from Adam's birthday that they are happy to play with; mostly trains and other transportation toys.
It seems silly to be discouraged when you think I was almost two weeks late with Lucy and I'm only two days past my due date today. I think its more of the "not knowing" that is hard. It could be another week, or it could be this afternoon.
Thankfully, my mom "has no plans" other than staying with us until baby is born. So thankful.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
40 Weeks Tomorrow!
Still no labor. I went to the doctor today and I've progressed a teensy bit: I'm 3 centimeters dilated and about 60-70% effaced. Baby is still at -1 station.
This evening we will be celebrating Thanksgiving with a big meal (one day early) with my parents and two of my brothers. It's been fun to have them here, even if some of them end up missing the birth.
Now, back to cooking!
This evening we will be celebrating Thanksgiving with a big meal (one day early) with my parents and two of my brothers. It's been fun to have them here, even if some of them end up missing the birth.
Now, back to cooking!
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Still Waiting...
Well today came and went and I'm still pregnant. So Adam wins the prize for coming the earliest. Today would have been four days early. Both my parents are here now. It is wonderful to have them and they are so helpful. My brothers are coming tomorrow and we will have Thanksgiving meal together probably sometime on Wednesday depending on when/if I go in to labor.
Other than that, I really have no news. Nothing is happening. No contractions. Nothing. I got to take a nice nap today however, which I am thankful for. And we've all been enjoying watching Downton Abbey together.
Other than that, I really have no news. Nothing is happening. No contractions. Nothing. I got to take a nice nap today however, which I am thankful for. And we've all been enjoying watching Downton Abbey together.
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