He is Faithful

I was sitting and talking to John last night and we came up on the subject of our son being a miracle baby. Tears welled up in my eyes as suddenly the entire past two years flooded over me. Had I been so preoccupied over the last month or two that I had forgotten about our son's brothers and sisters? We started talking about how God had blessed us with such an easy pregnancy, and that we felt like we had not really taken the time to enjoy this time.

For the first 12 weeks we were holding our breath. We knew that if we could just make it into the 2nd trimester that we would have made it further than we ever had before! God was faithful. We had made it further than we had ever been before. Still in the backs of our minds we were left wondering if the ceiling was still going to fall in at any moment.

After twelve weeks, it was pretty much a day by day thing for me. Every time I laid my head down I thanked God for allowing me to carry this child another day. God had been faithful. We just wanted to make it to the "viability" day at 24 weeks.

The day we were 24 weeks, my heart smiled. I knew that even if he was born at this point the doctors would at least fight for my baby rather than the "what will happen, will happen" motto. God had been faithful. Each day since had been a blessing. I know that the longer I am able to carry this sweet boy the healthier he will be.

Yet, as a human I begin worrying about the "what-if." What if something tragic were to happen after we bring him home? God is faithful. Our lives are not our own. Our children are not our own. God is faithful. No matter how bad life hurts, He is there. His promises are true. HE IS FAITHFUL!

I pray for each of you today that you would see God's faithfulness in your lives as well. Remember that God loves you and wants to mold us. Sometimes it hurts when the potter is molding us into His perfect masterpiece.

Garage Sales and Baby gear!

This weekend John and I hit up some major garage sales. We decided that we wouldn't spend more than $100 and only on baby gear that we needed. Here are my major finds!

We have a glider for the nursery, but I really wanted to have one for the living room as well. I snagged this glider for $25!

 

Then ironically my great-grandmother purchased me one for my baby shower, so my lucky sister-in-law will be receiving this!  (savings of at least $100!)

We also knew we would need a few extra car seat bases for grandparents and another car (should we get one in the near future). I snagged this for $5! (savings of $35!)

 

The biggest find of the day was something that I knew I needed, but was really not looking forward to shelling out the cash for! I got this Medela Pump in style for.... get this..... $20!

 

I pretty much bought it out from under some poor guy that was trying to call his wife! (Savings of $260!!!!) I know it may be gross for some people, but me? Nah! Nothing a good bleaching, sterilizing, and alcohol can't take care of! The lady still had the box. She was a stay at home mom and really didn't use it much. But she gave me bags of bottles and extra parts too! I was pretty "pumped" about this purchase!

The greatest lesson I learned this week is unless it is something that "must" be purchased new, don't do it! Your baby won't know the difference if you spent $400 on a crib or $50! Save your money for other things and don't let your baby break the bank!

31 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 31 Weeks

Size of baby: He is around 4 lbs

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 22 lbs

Gender: It's a boy!

Movement: His movements are becoming increasingly more painful! It feels like he is trying to escape!

Cravings: Notta.... Sadly my appetite seems to have left me for the past few weeks.

Best Moment this week: Making progress on the nursery!!! Maybe within the next few weeks I can post finished pictures!

Goal for this week: Get the Nursery closet finished so we can put away all of our goodies!

28 Weeks

28 Weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 28 Weeks

Size of baby: He is around 3 lbs

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 22 lbs... hadn't gained any in 6 weeks then BAM!

Gender: It's a boy!

Movement: He is moving like crazy! I think he may be running out of room quickly, because he just feels squished!

Cravings: Cake!

Best Moment this week: Finding out that I was not have pre-term labor contractions!

Goal for this week: Get the Nursery closet finished so we can put away all of our goodies!

27 Weeks and a Mini-Vacation

Today I am 27 Weeks Pregnant!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 27 Weeks

Size of baby: He is around 2.25 lbs

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 14 lbs

Gender: It's a boy!

Movement: He is moving like crazy! I think he may be running out of room quickly, because he just feels squished!

Cravings: St. Louis Cardinals Corn Dogs

Best Moment this week: Hearing the doctor call our son Kung-Fu Baby

Goal for this week: Get John and I to agree on a name! (Nope we are still no closer!)

This past weekend we took a Mini-Vacation to St. Louis to go a couple of Cardinals games and to visit with some of John's family. We went with his Mom and Step-Dad and really enjoyed ourselves! There was lots of junk food and baseball going on! Also, baby Third got to go to his first baseball game!!!

Pregnancy Woes

I promised myself that after all I had been through to get to where I am, I would never complain about my pregnancy. I just couldn't imagine anything being bad enough that a pregnant woman would want to complain about such a blessing!

Well...let's just say it's a bit different when you are really here... and things really bother you. So, I am going to allow myself today to complain.

First of all, Braxton Hicks suck. Plain and simple. I have stayed up at all hours of the night "timing" these contractions praying that I am not going into preterm labor. Being a first-timer I have no idea of what "real contractions" will feel like. Everyone has said, "Oh, you'll know when its the real deal." Well at the time Braxton Hicks feel like the real deal... to me at least... so far... :)

Second of all, I have never in my life had a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep. Anyone who has ever lived with me knows if there is one thing this girl can do, it's sleep. Well not anymore! I sleep on average around 3 hours a night. I have tried all kinds of relaxation techniques and still I sleep for about an hour then am wide awake until 3 or 4 in the morning.

Thirdly, 30 trips to the bathroom in one day is just plain ridiculous! My daily exercise comes from me having to walk down the hall and back at my office to go pee. I think this little booger has positioned himself directly on my bladder. And to add to it, you are supposed to be drinking more water. So more water + pregnancy = many many trips to the bathroom!

Last, but certainly not least. I am enjoying every moment of this! I feel my son kick me and it reminds me of how faithful God is to answer our prayers, and truly what a miracle baby I am carrying each day.

Thank you all so much for your prayers and support through our journey. I pray that each of you will find peace on the journey that God has laid out for you. No matter where he leads, follow.

25.5 Weeks!

25ish Weeks!

I'm 25 weeks 2 days!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 25 Weeks

Size of baby: He is around 1.75 lbs

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 14 lbs

Gender: It's a boy!

Movement: He is moving like crazy! I think he may be running out of room quickly, because he just feels squished!

Cravings: Chet's Hotdogs

Best Moment this week: Putting the Crib and bedding together.

Goal for this week: Get John and I to agree on a name! (Nope we are still no closer!)