Happy Monday! (Baby Update)

Hey there!

Today I had another Dr appointment!  She said I was "softening" but still not dilated past 1cm.  Frustrating!  So tomorrow I have a non stress test to make sure the baby is doing well and then I go in to be induced Friday morning if she has not arrived yet!  I'm frustrated because I feel like my body is not cooperating but at the same time I know that it is what it is and it's going to be just fine.

Today after my appointment I decided I needed to stay busy.  (I was pretty sore so I wanted to keep moving - otherwise I get cranky and even more sore.)  I rearranged the girls' room...again.

That is from the door...to the left is the dresser and on the other side of that is the closet door.  The blur in the middle, that is my super active 2 year old :)  I think it looks funny how high up all the wall decals are - but as Grace got bigger I had to move them higher or she would pull them off the wall.  Ah well! :)  Can't wait for them both to be here!

So anyway, if you are a pray-er, pray that this baby arrives when she is good and ready - hopefully before Friday so we don't have to deal with induction, but either way prayers are appreciated!

Elizabeth

Funny Friday :)

This Friday started out not so funny - but a look back on the week was definitely worth it!

- My kiddo is making me laugh.  When I put her in her seat at the table now she grabs my hand...and if I don't pray she does - with a very loud AMEN.  She prayed while coloring in her chair today too.

- Of course the picture above made me chuckle.  A little Pepsi throne.  Of course the guy you can't see in the picture staring at me like I was nuts because I was laughing and taking her picture was golden too.

- My child now likes to say "OW" loudly and randomly...until you ask if she is ok.  Then she says "I fine."  Repeat every 5 minutes.

- Yahoo reminded me my husband's birthday was on Tuesday.  I'm a woman, we don't forget these things.

- Facebook post from my 13 year old sister in law:
Hey im really thinkin that the baby is gonna come 2 maro night or tonight\ early morning

My response:
It is not nice to tease Beth...Beth is very hormonal - just ask Aaron!

Thankfuls Redone

I was having a heck of a time coming up with 10 things to be thankful for yesterday.  I went to bed thinking, I'll need to redo those tomorrow.  I woke up thinking - I never want to leave my bed, my body HURTS.  But...here are my new thankfuls.

1) I AM thankful for 41 weeks of healthy pregnancy.  Although I would have like to met her by now, I know people who struggle with getting/staying pregnant and while I'm not a huge fan of the process I would like to think I wouldn't take this little life for granted.

2) I am thankful for my two friends who are pregnant and due in February and April.  I'm also thankful for my friend who is currently 33 weeks and so far has managed to keep her blood pressure under control and the baby in - we are praying for AT LEAST one more week but hopefully more!

3) I am thankful for simple gifts.  I love how some one's face lights up when you do something for them that isn't even a big deal but they like it anyway.  I have a couple projects to work on soon and pass on to people, just because it's fun.

4) I am thankful that my little girl is getting more and more verbal.  It is getting so much easier to understand what she wants/needs and that makes life MUCH less complicated.

5) I am thankful that my daughter imitates.  It is a reminder to be on my best behavior - it also warms my heart when SHE grabs my hand before meals to pray and gives a loud AMEN at the end!

6) I am thankful for family and friends who have remained "on call" for a few weeks now and are ready to spring into action when this baby gets here!

7) I am thankful for my husband who has a birthday coming up on Tuesday.  I love my man!

8) I am thankful for my new chores list, my Christmas list that is started (the buying one not the "I want" one) and the little things that I have gotten done to pass the time!

9) I am thankful for healthy meals for my kiddo!  I have been making a concentrated effort to make sure she is eating well lately.  She downed some eggs yesterday, I was so proud.  Usually she is not a fan of meat!

10) I am thankful for the Lord and how He gives us strength for each day.

If you have thankfuls, link up here:

Thankful Thursdays Top Ten #21

I am thankful for....

1) 41 weeks of healthy pregnancy and knowledge that she won't "let" me go past 42 weeks so I'm having a kid in the next 7 days.  And with hub's birthday on Tuesday there is a good chance if we do induce they might share a birthday...we shall see!  (I told him it was up to him if she gave me the option)

2) A friend who has been able to keep her baby in so far - she has really high blood pressure and has been in the hospital for 3 weeks...she needs to keep her daughter in for one more week before the doctors feel it's "safe" enough.  Here is hoping for longer just so her daughter has more time to mature!

3) Two super close friends who are pregnant and expecting in February and April!  Woohoo!

4) Friends that let me whine :)

5) My sweet girl.  Even though she refused to nap this morning and is napping now (which probably means a late bedtime), she is still a sweetie pie and I'm proud of her!

6) Christmas presents!  Yes, I HAVE started Christmas shopping!  I got my mother in law something and something for my sister - so pumped!

7) The challenge to come up with 10 things to be thankful for - apparently I'm having a hard time with this today.

8) All the pictures I have of my kiddo.  I was just looking through all her pictures on Facebook and was glad I captured the memories!  What a sweet girl!

9) Projects that continue to move forward - and God giving me the people I need to finish them.  I love people that are creative or talented in all those ways that I'm not!  :)

10) Ice cubes.  Stupid I know.  Terrible for my teeth I know...but so fun to chew on!

Laughs!

That just made me laugh really hard - straight down shot at my stomach...can you guess where baby is?