The Waiting Game

So, I had my doctor's appointment today and everything is looking good. The baby's heartrate was 150, so I'm totally convinced we are having a boy. Curtis' heartrate was in the 150's and Lauren's was in the 130's. The pelvic pressure is getting really bad. I was in so much pain last night. They didn't check my cervix this time, but I sure feel like I've already started to dilate. I will just have to wait until next week when they check. I charged up the batteries in the video camera and camera and I just need to finish packing my hospital bag.

In other news, all four of Lauren's canine teeth have finally broken through the gums. I can't wait to see what her smile looks like when they come down all the way. That's all I have for now while we play the waiting game...

I Am So Ready

I am now in my 35th week of pregnancy and am very uncomfortable. The baby is really putting a lot of pressure on my pelvis. Yesterday I could barely walk and it felt like the baby's head was between my legs. I have also been having quite a bit of Braxton Hicks contractions and the baby isn't moving around as much. Kevin keeps telling me to just lay on the couch all day long and I just laugh. How is that going to happen with two kids running around. I do try to rest and prop my feet up as much as possible. I've been explaining to Curtis about who is going to watch them when we have to go to the hospital and what's going to happen. He wants to go to the hospital with us to watch the baby being born...uh, I don't think so. Anyway, Kevin and I are going to storage on Saturday to get the baby stuff out, then I can get my hospital bag packed. I can't believe we are this close to meeting our new baby. I am so looking forward to the baby being born and Kevin calling out the sex of the baby...it just makes me all giddy. That's what I wanted with Curtis, but it didn't happen that way...oh well, we have our chance now. Here are some pictures of the kids. Enjoy!!

My little bookworms!
Shaving just like Daddy

I also wanted to say that Lauren has not had any rectal bleeding for two months now. Praise God!! We are hoping that whatever it was is completely gone, we'll see...

34 Weeks

I can't believe that my pregnancy is almost over. I am so ready for it to be over and to meet this little one. I had my doctor's appointment yesterday and the doctor did an ultrasound. The baby looks so cute and chubby. No, I didn't find out what sex the baby was. I was very tempted, but we've waited this long, so I decided against it. The doctor didn't even look past the umbilical cord. The baby's heartbeat looked good and it's has chubby cheeks just like Curtis and Lauren. I also had to have the Group B Strep test done, so I'm now done with all of my tests. The doctor also checked my cervix since the baby has really been putting a lot of pressure on it. Thankfully my cervix was closed, but the baby is low and pushing on it. I have my next appointment in two weeks, then every week after that.

It's Friday, But Sunday Is Coming

I hope you are all enjoying your Good Friday. I just wanted to share this awesome song from Tree63 called SUNDAY. Have a wonderful Easter.

Nothings sacred, the days are cheap

Truth is thin on the ground

Still our prophets are crucified,

nobody believes we're stumbling.

It's Friday, but Sunday is coming.

Someone's saying a prayer tonight

for hungry mouths to be filled.

Someone kneels in the dark somewhere

Darkness is already crumbling.

It's Friday, but Sunday is coming.

Chorus

Sunday, Hallelujah!

It's not so far, it's not so far away.

Sunday, Hallelujah!

It's not so far, it's not so far away.

Broken promises, weary hearts

but one promise remains.

Crucified, He will come again

It's Friday, but Sunday is coming

It's Friday, but Sunday is coming

Chorus

Sunday, Hallelujah!

It's not so far, it's not so far away.

Sunday, Hallelujah!

It's not so far, it's not so far away.

Darkness is already crumbling.

It's Friday, but Sunday is coming

It's Friday, but Sunday is coming

Can you feel it? Here it comes.

Chorus

Sunday, Hallelujah!

It's not so far, it's not so far away.

Sunday, Hallelujah!

It's not so far, Our God will have His day.

Random Happenings

I hope everyone is doing well and preparing for Easter. Lauren is sick again. Whatever she has came on quickly and she was up all night. I feel so bad for her because all four of her canine teeth are coming in as well, so she is very clingy and moody. Sometimes I wonder how am I going to manage three children. It can be overwhelming sometimes, but I know that God will get me through it. I felt the same way when I was pregnant with Lauren and everything turned out just fine. Curtis will be my helper, so that will be nice. I've been having a lot of pelvic pressure and side pains. I'm not sure if it's muscle spasms, but it sure does hurt. I have my appointment next week, so I will be asking a lot of questions.

My brother graduates boot camp on Friday, so my mom and grandparents will be flying out to Chicago tomorrow. I really wish I could go, but I would probably go into labor on the plane. The sad thing is, my brother has to head out for his school right after graduation so my family will only get to see him for about an hour. He will be heading to an Army base in Missouri for nine weeks of training. I'm hoping that he will be able to come home after that before he heads to his first duty station, so that he can meet his new niece or nephew and spend time with Curtis. Curtis is really missing his Uncle Lu.

Curtis and Kevin might be going to an Angels game on Sunday. One of Kevin's vendors gave him two tickets for Sunday's game. Since it's Easter and my family will be in Chicago, I can't go because we won't be able to find anyone to watch the kids. I told Kevin to take Curtis so they can have a father/son outing, so we'll see how it goes.

Almost Time!

I cannot believe it's now April. This year is going by so quickly. Can you believe that next month we will have a baby in the house. I was telling Kevin yesterday that I will probably start dilating at the end of this month (I usually start dilating a 3-4 weeks before the due date). Curtis is getting anxious for the baby to come. He has been asking me when the baby is going to come. Last week he was trying to show the baby, all of his cars, through my belly button! He is going to be an awesome big, big, brother. My hips have been hurting something fierce though. This morning, I can barely walk or sit from the pain. I never had this with the other two, so I don't know what's going on. I might have to call the doctor, but we'll see.

Lauren is getting her top two canine teeth and has been so clingy and fussy. Curtis has been so sweet in trying to cheer her up. He has gotten so caring lately and I am so thankful for that. Last week, he even took a wipey and wiped Lauren's face after she finished eating mac-n-cheese. What a sweetheart!

I also have a praise report on baby Stellan. He has been out of SVT for about 15 hours now and is now smiling and giggling!! Thank you God for your mercies! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.