Okay people.... I am HUGE. My belly is officially in the way. It's amazing how much you take your abdominal muscles for granted.... but mine are basically out of commission until this baby squeezes her way out of the birth canal. It's definitely strange. Getting out of bed and especially out of chairs that sit low is quite a chore these days.
Now, I'm not uncomfortable, not miserable, not any of those things. Just...... odd. :) Also, I have slight stomach acne on the top half of my stomach. I read somewhere that it might be heat rash. They're definitely not stretch marks or anything connected with that. Just some little red dots on the top of my stomach. Again, not uncomfortable or miserable... just odd.
I get up 2 or 3 times each night to go to the bathroom now. There are a few things that are really funny to me about that. The first thing is that I can barely remember doing it the next day. So I guess that's good? Means I don't wake myself up too much? The second thing is that when I wake up, I just kinda lay there for a few minutes, thinking, wondering why I'm awake... and then I think to myself, "Maybe I have to go to the bathroom. I guess I should get up and go." Because, you see, I don't really feel the urge to go when I'm laying down. But, oh baby, when I stand up..... God forbid there be any obstacles in the way between the bed and the toilet, cuz I just might not make it. It's amazing how much pressure isn't there when I'm laying down, and how it magically appears, in full force, once gravity pulls Hannah down into my pelvis.
Also, I don't really sleep with the covers on anymore. I feel bad for Daniel because he gets cold really easily, and I'm always sweating and saying things like, "Is it hot in here or what?!"... and he just looks at me and shakes his head (as he's wrapped up in a blanket). Go figure. But it's workable. I'm still able to sleep, exercise, eat, get up and down, etc., so things are going well. Can't wait to have my little bundle of beauty in my arms!!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
A Word from the Lord
After spending some time in prayer together tonight, God spoke to both Daniel and I with the same words: Be patient and wait.
So... we are being patient and waiting. Though it would be nice to know what's next and exactly when and how and why and..... well, it's not like we really have the time or the energy to worry about anything right now other than his new school year and our newest addition to our family that's arriving so soon! God always knows best, and His timing is always perfect. Therefore, He has spoken and told us to be patient and to wait. So, we're doing that. With joyful, expectant, and believing hearts.
Also, I just want to reiterate a scripture that's been my theme verse for the past week or so... Deuteronomy 7:9 says "Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands." I think that's so beautiful.
Pray for us as we're patiently waiting. We can't wait to see what we're patiently waiting for. :)
So... we are being patient and waiting. Though it would be nice to know what's next and exactly when and how and why and..... well, it's not like we really have the time or the energy to worry about anything right now other than his new school year and our newest addition to our family that's arriving so soon! God always knows best, and His timing is always perfect. Therefore, He has spoken and told us to be patient and to wait. So, we're doing that. With joyful, expectant, and believing hearts.
Also, I just want to reiterate a scripture that's been my theme verse for the past week or so... Deuteronomy 7:9 says "Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands." I think that's so beautiful.
Pray for us as we're patiently waiting. We can't wait to see what we're patiently waiting for. :)
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Belly Pictures - 34 Weeks!
My apologies for not posting pictures in a while... Daniel and I left our camera battery charger in Cancun, so we haven't had any way of taking pictures! So, here are some 34 week belly pictures so you can stay updated :)
Look at that belly button!!!
Things are going well. We're going back to the doctor for another appointment tomorrow afternoon. I think our next appointment will be two weeks after that, and then we'll start going weekly. It's hard to believe that we're only 6 weeks away from the due date! I've been having lots of Braxton Hicks contractions lately... sometimes accompanied by tiny menstrual-feeling cramps in my belly or back, but nothing major. No trouble sleeping... Hannah is a quiet one. She squirms on occasion to let you know that all is well, but other than that, she's pretty quiet. I am pretty sleepy a lot of the time, but I guess that's because I have a big baby taking up all my energy! I've noticed the ligaments in my legs and hips loosening... especially after I sit down for a while, when I stand up, it's like my femurs are about to pop out of socket. Not painful, just catches me off guard sometimes.
I shall keep you all updated! If I have any news from the doctor to talk about, I will post again tomorrow!
Look at that belly button!!!
No baby belly from behind!
Daniel's version of baby belly :)
Things are going well. We're going back to the doctor for another appointment tomorrow afternoon. I think our next appointment will be two weeks after that, and then we'll start going weekly. It's hard to believe that we're only 6 weeks away from the due date! I've been having lots of Braxton Hicks contractions lately... sometimes accompanied by tiny menstrual-feeling cramps in my belly or back, but nothing major. No trouble sleeping... Hannah is a quiet one. She squirms on occasion to let you know that all is well, but other than that, she's pretty quiet. I am pretty sleepy a lot of the time, but I guess that's because I have a big baby taking up all my energy! I've noticed the ligaments in my legs and hips loosening... especially after I sit down for a while, when I stand up, it's like my femurs are about to pop out of socket. Not painful, just catches me off guard sometimes.
I shall keep you all updated! If I have any news from the doctor to talk about, I will post again tomorrow!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Hospital Tour
Okay... I don't have much time, but I wanted to fill you guys in on our tour of the labor and delivery unit of the hospital we'll be in.
So, can we say 5-star hotel??? I so wish I had pictures to show you. Each delivery room has hardwood floors, crown molding lining the vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting all on dimmers, private bathrooms with jacuzzi bathtubs/showers, and the rooms are pretty large. There's either a lazy boy for dad or a fold out bed, plus a rocking chair. It looks beautiful. They were saying that they remodeled this particular unit about 8 years ago, and you can definitely tell!
I was also impressed with the security measures they have in place to protect your family. Really, it's a great hospital. The nurses are awesome, very helpful, and they all seem to really love their unit. One of the managerial nurses goes to my church, so if she's working that day, I'll have to request her. :)
The recovery rooms weren't quite as impressive as the delivery rooms, but I guess having super-nice delivery rooms gets the point across that they really care about your delivery and want you to feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible. They start counting your admissions from the time of delivery, and we'll stay anywhere from 24 - 48 hours. When we were touring yesterday, there was a baby that had just been born about an hour before in the nursery, and the dad was standing next to her with this huge smile plastered on his face... he looked like such a goober, but it was cute. :) They were measuring her and doing some other things (she had been born via cesarean), and I don't think he was allowed to hold her since he didn't have gloves on, so he was just standing there staring at her. Very cute.
Well, off to Jazzercise I go, but I just wanted to let you all know about our tour! It was awesome! So as long as Hannah isn't more than 6 weeks early, we'll be able to deliver there--if she's any earlier, they'll put me in the U.Va. hospital so she can be in the NICU. Have a great day! And Happy Anniversary Keagan and Laura!
So, can we say 5-star hotel??? I so wish I had pictures to show you. Each delivery room has hardwood floors, crown molding lining the vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting all on dimmers, private bathrooms with jacuzzi bathtubs/showers, and the rooms are pretty large. There's either a lazy boy for dad or a fold out bed, plus a rocking chair. It looks beautiful. They were saying that they remodeled this particular unit about 8 years ago, and you can definitely tell!
I was also impressed with the security measures they have in place to protect your family. Really, it's a great hospital. The nurses are awesome, very helpful, and they all seem to really love their unit. One of the managerial nurses goes to my church, so if she's working that day, I'll have to request her. :)
The recovery rooms weren't quite as impressive as the delivery rooms, but I guess having super-nice delivery rooms gets the point across that they really care about your delivery and want you to feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible. They start counting your admissions from the time of delivery, and we'll stay anywhere from 24 - 48 hours. When we were touring yesterday, there was a baby that had just been born about an hour before in the nursery, and the dad was standing next to her with this huge smile plastered on his face... he looked like such a goober, but it was cute. :) They were measuring her and doing some other things (she had been born via cesarean), and I don't think he was allowed to hold her since he didn't have gloves on, so he was just standing there staring at her. Very cute.
Well, off to Jazzercise I go, but I just wanted to let you all know about our tour! It was awesome! So as long as Hannah isn't more than 6 weeks early, we'll be able to deliver there--if she's any earlier, they'll put me in the U.Va. hospital so she can be in the NICU. Have a great day! And Happy Anniversary Keagan and Laura!
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