Well...we've had some activity today. Not going to tell the world what happened to my body today, but just know that we had some activity. And I'm pretty sure I've been having contractions throughout the day. Nothing consistent or significant...but either way I think we've made some good progress. Unless I go into labor before Friday, I will see my doc Friday morning and she'll be able to determine what the next steps would be. It would actually be perfect if I did go into labor on Jaxon's due date because my mother in law comes home Tuesday and my dad won't be home until Friday morning. And my doctor is not on-call this weekend, so it would be nice if Jax decided to come Thursday or Friday so she could deliver me. Plus, Bryan won't have to take off so much work if we have the whole weekend to get adjusted and spend some time together. So...lets everyone pray Jax comes Thursday night or Friday so my dad can come and my doctor will be able to do the delivery.
Now I'm off to make some cookies to take with us to the hospital.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
4.
With only 4 days to go, there is really not much to report today. Again, Bryan and I just relaxed for most of the day. I made some pancakes this morning, we watched a movie and then got cleaned up to go out to eat. I kind of like going to church on Saturday night because we got to sleep in today and not rush around. We really did honor the Sabbath today...no work whatsoever!!
We ate at a fairly new sandwich shop in the Woodlands and then walked to Market Street and got some ice cream. It was such a beautiful day so we just sat outside and watched the kids playing in the fountains. Pretty soon that will be us - how crazy!! It was especially weird because we put the carseat in the Tahoe and it was strange to think that this time next week we could possibly have our little man riding around with us. It really blows my mind to think about it sometimes!
Well-I'm off to the grocery store to find something for dinner tonight and stock up for the rest of the week. All in all, things are great and we are soooooo ready for Jax to come! Come on little Jax, come out and see us! We can't wait to meet you and hold you and love you and hug you and kiss you and show you to the world!
We ate at a fairly new sandwich shop in the Woodlands and then walked to Market Street and got some ice cream. It was such a beautiful day so we just sat outside and watched the kids playing in the fountains. Pretty soon that will be us - how crazy!! It was especially weird because we put the carseat in the Tahoe and it was strange to think that this time next week we could possibly have our little man riding around with us. It really blows my mind to think about it sometimes!
Well-I'm off to the grocery store to find something for dinner tonight and stock up for the rest of the week. All in all, things are great and we are soooooo ready for Jax to come! Come on little Jax, come out and see us! We can't wait to meet you and hold you and love you and hug you and kiss you and show you to the world!
Saturday, March 28, 2009
5 Days Left.
Today was a very relaxing day. Bryan and I slept in a bit and then I even took another nap before we went to lunch. We rented some movies, rode around on the golf cart for a bit and went to church this evening. It was a nice day and I'm so glad Bryan and I just got to spend some time together.
We keep talking to Jaxon and telling him to come out and play, its nice and we would love for him to join us. We'll see if that coaxes him into coming soon.
On a side note, we had 4 showings at our old house today - woohoo!! Hopefully more will come this next week and our house will be sold soon. Either way, we trust that God has a buyer out there for that house and we know He will provide for us in the meantime.
Off to attempt to get comfortable and get some sleep. We'll see what tomorrow brings.
We keep talking to Jaxon and telling him to come out and play, its nice and we would love for him to join us. We'll see if that coaxes him into coming soon.
On a side note, we had 4 showings at our old house today - woohoo!! Hopefully more will come this next week and our house will be sold soon. Either way, we trust that God has a buyer out there for that house and we know He will provide for us in the meantime.
Off to attempt to get comfortable and get some sleep. We'll see what tomorrow brings.
Friday, March 27, 2009
39 Weeks.
Hello friends....I realize I did not post anything for yesterday, I decided to spend the night with my husband instead!
So, I am officially 39 weeks. It feels so crazy to be close to Delivery Day and we are getting more excited as each day approaches. Last night we were laughing at how unprepared we probably are when its time for us to time contractions and what to do in the hospital but that's just the kind of people we are. We'll figure it out and I have total faith in our doctors and nurses to guide us in the right direction. I'm sure they will laugh at us, but it will be a fun experience to go through together. With only 7 days to go, I had quite a busy day. I met with my friend Julie and her boys for breakfast and she filled me in on all her labors and what to expect. It was great to catch up with her and since she has 3 boys, she had some great advice for me. Then I had lunch plans with my mom and my sister's friend from Doha, Desi and her little girl, Ella. Desi just moved back to the states to we took her around Market Street and did some shopping. Luckily the rain held off until we were finished. I then had an Arbonne Business Launch meeting with a girl up in Conroe, so Jax and I braved the rain and met with her to help her get her business up and running. We had a great time.
Bryan and I ate our usual mexican food for dinner and enjoyed the newest episode of Lost - that show just gets more and more confusing with every episode but of course you can't stop watching.
Jaxon really started dropping yesterday, I could feel him moving down and it was the strangest thing ever. I mean, I could literally tell that he was getting lower. I don't know how to describe it, but it was just weird. It made it very hard to sleep last night because I kept waking myself wondering if I was having a contraction of if he was just moving. Turns out I was not having contractions, he was just moving around, keeping me awake for most of the night. Needless to say, I was way too tired to wake up and go to my Dr. appt, but you got to do what you got to do.
Still only dilated 1cm...but with one week to go we are still in good shape. Looks like he may come right on time.
So, I am officially 39 weeks. It feels so crazy to be close to Delivery Day and we are getting more excited as each day approaches. Last night we were laughing at how unprepared we probably are when its time for us to time contractions and what to do in the hospital but that's just the kind of people we are. We'll figure it out and I have total faith in our doctors and nurses to guide us in the right direction. I'm sure they will laugh at us, but it will be a fun experience to go through together. With only 7 days to go, I had quite a busy day. I met with my friend Julie and her boys for breakfast and she filled me in on all her labors and what to expect. It was great to catch up with her and since she has 3 boys, she had some great advice for me. Then I had lunch plans with my mom and my sister's friend from Doha, Desi and her little girl, Ella. Desi just moved back to the states to we took her around Market Street and did some shopping. Luckily the rain held off until we were finished. I then had an Arbonne Business Launch meeting with a girl up in Conroe, so Jax and I braved the rain and met with her to help her get her business up and running. We had a great time.
Bryan and I ate our usual mexican food for dinner and enjoyed the newest episode of Lost - that show just gets more and more confusing with every episode but of course you can't stop watching.
Jaxon really started dropping yesterday, I could feel him moving down and it was the strangest thing ever. I mean, I could literally tell that he was getting lower. I don't know how to describe it, but it was just weird. It made it very hard to sleep last night because I kept waking myself wondering if I was having a contraction of if he was just moving. Turns out I was not having contractions, he was just moving around, keeping me awake for most of the night. Needless to say, I was way too tired to wake up and go to my Dr. appt, but you got to do what you got to do.
Still only dilated 1cm...but with one week to go we are still in good shape. Looks like he may come right on time.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Day 8
Today is 8 days from the big Delivery Day and I am getting more excited. Well, actually I've been totally freaked out about delivery, but God has been giving me peace today about everything. I think that because of all my busyness the last 5 days my body just couldn't manage to do much today, so I laid around most of the day and then later this afternoon went to Starbucks to finish up Thank you cards. And tonight I was able to go to our Worship service at church. (It started pouring rain as I was leaving and I'm sure I was quite a sight as I'm attempting to walk/waddle as fast as I can to my car so that I don't get drenched.)
I love going to our worship/prayer service because its so relaxed and laid back and unhurried. I love it more than going to church because I can sit and pray or listen or sing my heart out and the presence of God is just unbelievable. We really focused on the holiness and glory of God tonight and then spent time praying for healing for people, for peace, for forgiveness, for those who are in need of work and for those who need to sell a house. That one really hit home for me, Bryan has been working so hard and this week has spent so much time at our old house getting it in the perfect condition to put on the market. Tomorrow is the big day and we really pray that God would bring a buyer for that house. Its a great house and I know He will provide. I spent a lot of time tonight just asking for God's peace..."Fear not, for I am with you". I know God is with me and I know He can accomplish anything He wants...I don't know why I have so much anxiety about having a baby, I have never been this anxious about anything before. I've always been the kind of girl that just trusts God with no reservation and I've always had faith in who God says He is and who God says I am, but for some reason I've really been struggling with that lately. Tonight was so great for me to sit in His presence and let Him just wash over me. If you know me at all you know what a huge part worship plays in my life and that is just what I needed tonight. God - you are so good and so faithful and Holy and Glorious. Thank you for your sacrifice, for dying on the cross for me. I no longer have to live in fear--you have replaced that with your purpose and your love.
So...all that to say, today was quite uneventful, relaxing and rejuvenating. Tomorrow will be packed full of errands again, but I think my body can handle it better after today's rest.
And in case you're wondering what Bryan has been up to lately, he's been at the old house almost every night painting and replacing base boards and putting up new mirrors and hardware in the bathrooms, etc, etc. I'm so glad he's been able to do all that for us and I feel awful that I'm not able to do much. We cannot wait to be done with that project so we can finally relax every night and spend some time together before Jax arrives. I have such a wonderful husband, I cannot even express how lucky I am to have such a man to spend the rest of my life with. He's going to be such an incredible daddy...I cannot wait to see him in action!
Goodnight--see ya'll tomorrow.
I love going to our worship/prayer service because its so relaxed and laid back and unhurried. I love it more than going to church because I can sit and pray or listen or sing my heart out and the presence of God is just unbelievable. We really focused on the holiness and glory of God tonight and then spent time praying for healing for people, for peace, for forgiveness, for those who are in need of work and for those who need to sell a house. That one really hit home for me, Bryan has been working so hard and this week has spent so much time at our old house getting it in the perfect condition to put on the market. Tomorrow is the big day and we really pray that God would bring a buyer for that house. Its a great house and I know He will provide. I spent a lot of time tonight just asking for God's peace..."Fear not, for I am with you". I know God is with me and I know He can accomplish anything He wants...I don't know why I have so much anxiety about having a baby, I have never been this anxious about anything before. I've always been the kind of girl that just trusts God with no reservation and I've always had faith in who God says He is and who God says I am, but for some reason I've really been struggling with that lately. Tonight was so great for me to sit in His presence and let Him just wash over me. If you know me at all you know what a huge part worship plays in my life and that is just what I needed tonight. God - you are so good and so faithful and Holy and Glorious. Thank you for your sacrifice, for dying on the cross for me. I no longer have to live in fear--you have replaced that with your purpose and your love.
So...all that to say, today was quite uneventful, relaxing and rejuvenating. Tomorrow will be packed full of errands again, but I think my body can handle it better after today's rest.
And in case you're wondering what Bryan has been up to lately, he's been at the old house almost every night painting and replacing base boards and putting up new mirrors and hardware in the bathrooms, etc, etc. I'm so glad he's been able to do all that for us and I feel awful that I'm not able to do much. We cannot wait to be done with that project so we can finally relax every night and spend some time together before Jax arrives. I have such a wonderful husband, I cannot even express how lucky I am to have such a man to spend the rest of my life with. He's going to be such an incredible daddy...I cannot wait to see him in action!
Goodnight--see ya'll tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Just 9 days to go...
With just 9 days to go, I ran a bunch of errands today to lighten the load around here. I felt like I had so much to do and only got to half of it because I just got too tired. Had lunch with a work friend, returned things at the mall, returned movies, went to the bank and bought Bryan some yummy dessert for tonight. Not at all everything I wanted to accomplish. So - tomorrow I will attempt to finish the basket covers and my thank you cards and finish my shopping at Babies R' Us and clean out the fridge to make room for other meals and pack my hospital bag, etc etc. We'll see how it all goes. I'm sure tonight will be filled with the old house activities...finding mirrors for the bathrooms and finishing up the paint jobs. But we are almost done with it and can put it on the market--Yeah! If you know of anyone who needs a house-let us know-its in a great neighborhood and its a great price for its location and size.
Not much else to report so I'll sign off and let you know what happens tomorrow.
Not much else to report so I'll sign off and let you know what happens tomorrow.
Monday, March 23, 2009
10 days and counting...
10 Days and Counting....
With only 10 days plus or minus of baby Jax's arrival, I am starting to feel a little bit strange. All this newness that is about to happen and change our lives forever can be a little overwhelming.
I'll try to update every day if I can in order to keep everyone informed of what's happening. I am dilated to 1 cm and 70% effaced as of Friday and I was told to start walking around a ton to keep progressing. Well, I didn't so much walk around this weekend, but I did spend a lot of time cleaning up our old house to get it ready for sale. My body is now angry with me and I can hardly move, but I figured what better way to get the baby moving than doing some good ole hard work!
My next appointment is not till Friday, so we'll see what happens. In the meantime, I am sewing little basket covers for Jaxon's room and painting the letters to put on the wall...I am such a procrastinator and have not hung things on the wall, but at least his clothes are all washed and organized in his drawers, thanks to my good friends, Meagan and Krista. We'll see what happens tomorrow...
With only 10 days plus or minus of baby Jax's arrival, I am starting to feel a little bit strange. All this newness that is about to happen and change our lives forever can be a little overwhelming.
I'll try to update every day if I can in order to keep everyone informed of what's happening. I am dilated to 1 cm and 70% effaced as of Friday and I was told to start walking around a ton to keep progressing. Well, I didn't so much walk around this weekend, but I did spend a lot of time cleaning up our old house to get it ready for sale. My body is now angry with me and I can hardly move, but I figured what better way to get the baby moving than doing some good ole hard work!
My next appointment is not till Friday, so we'll see what happens. In the meantime, I am sewing little basket covers for Jaxon's room and painting the letters to put on the wall...I am such a procrastinator and have not hung things on the wall, but at least his clothes are all washed and organized in his drawers, thanks to my good friends, Meagan and Krista. We'll see what happens tomorrow...
Friday, March 13, 2009
Pictures.
Here are those pics I promised. I did not do very well at taking pictures with everyone and that makes me sad. I didn't even get any pics with my 2 moms--we need to do one of those soon!
37 week picture
Meagan, Suzanne, Krista, me, Sarah and Julie (2 of these girls are prego too-but only like 8 weeks-they are still so little-lucky girls)
me, Catherine, Dawn, Rachel and Leann
Lauri (all the way from Scotland), her daughter Rachel and my mom.
Dawn, me and Rachel.
The Reeds (my other family) minus Bryce--we missed you buddy!
Cutest shorts ever!
Lyndsay, me and Rachel.
My mom gave me a verse to read while in labor--she's so thoughtful.
Me and Trina!
Me and Catchy!Thursday, March 12, 2009
The last 4 weeks.
Wow, it has been way too long since I last updated the blog. Bryan and I have been super busy moving into our new house to bring Jaxon home to, unpacking, working and awaiting our newest arrival! I did actually write this long post about 3 weeks ago about our move and then my computer froze so I quit and haven't had a chance since. All my pictures are on my computer at the house, so when I get home I'll add those so you can see what we've been up to.
Yesterday we had the last ultrasound before Jaxon arrives and all is looking good. He is still definitely a boy (although Bryan and I could not see what she was looking at) and he is weighing in at about 6 lbs 6oz. So by the time he comes he should be around 7 1/2 lbs. Thats a great weight for me, I was worried he'd be getting too big, but its just me that's putting on the weight. Haha.
My wonderful friends have thrown me 2 beautiful baby showers, one by my dear friend and old roomie, Catherine, and the other thrown by other dear friends, Krista, Meagan, Suzanne, Sarah and Julie. You girls are all so special to me and I don't know what I'd do without you. We have felt overwhelmed by all the love and support we have been given by our friends and family and we know that you will all be praying for us and encouraging us in our new chapter of life. You all bring such joy to our hearts! Even my mom's best friend who I have known my whole life came in from Scotland to surprise me (her husband was here for business, but still, so sweet that she decided to join him and come celebrate with us). My other sweet friends who are like my second family, the Reeds, came in from Austin to celebrate with us the 1st weekend of March. It was so great to see them and catch up on their lives and I cannot believe how grown up the kids are--I have known the kids since before they were born and I think they were a little surprised to see my prego belly!
Like I said, I'll post some pics later tonight but wanted to give an update on what's been going on these last 4 weeks. Lots of preparing and lots of resting!!
Yesterday we had the last ultrasound before Jaxon arrives and all is looking good. He is still definitely a boy (although Bryan and I could not see what she was looking at) and he is weighing in at about 6 lbs 6oz. So by the time he comes he should be around 7 1/2 lbs. Thats a great weight for me, I was worried he'd be getting too big, but its just me that's putting on the weight. Haha.
My wonderful friends have thrown me 2 beautiful baby showers, one by my dear friend and old roomie, Catherine, and the other thrown by other dear friends, Krista, Meagan, Suzanne, Sarah and Julie. You girls are all so special to me and I don't know what I'd do without you. We have felt overwhelmed by all the love and support we have been given by our friends and family and we know that you will all be praying for us and encouraging us in our new chapter of life. You all bring such joy to our hearts! Even my mom's best friend who I have known my whole life came in from Scotland to surprise me (her husband was here for business, but still, so sweet that she decided to join him and come celebrate with us). My other sweet friends who are like my second family, the Reeds, came in from Austin to celebrate with us the 1st weekend of March. It was so great to see them and catch up on their lives and I cannot believe how grown up the kids are--I have known the kids since before they were born and I think they were a little surprised to see my prego belly!
Like I said, I'll post some pics later tonight but wanted to give an update on what's been going on these last 4 weeks. Lots of preparing and lots of resting!!
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