Not too much news yet. The ultrasound showed that Baby Molly's head is, in fact, down. At the last Dr.'s appointment, he said he would probably see me next week, meaning he doesn't think anything will happen between now and next Tuesday. Next Tuesday happens to be my due date. So at least I'll be doing something on that day, even if it's just an appointment and a trip to Target on the way home. Honestly, Molly has run out of room and I'm ready to evict her from the "mommy condo."
My mom will be coming to stay with us to help out after we come home from the hospital, which will be such a blessing. She'll be staying with my cousin Heather who lives a couple of hours away in Pennsylvania over the weekend and awaiting our phone call that we're headed to deliver. The next visitor will be my Dad, who happens to have business in New Jersey the 10th and 11th of March. If Molly does not come on her own, Dr. Shapiro said we would induce on the 12th, but Dad flies out that day! Pray she comes before then or that Doc will let me be induced a couple of days early.
Rich has been really busy with the business lately, working a lot of hours. I guess that's how it goes when you're starting out and learning the ropes. I'm so glad he's working from home or I don't think I'd see much of him! He is finally ready for the baby to come, and is hoping she'll make her appearance over the weekend! Wouldn't that be nice. I'm pretty sure babies don't come on our schedules, though. I just hope she arrives healthy and -let's be honest- not too big!
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2.13.2008
Waiting and Nesting
We're still waiting! My appointment this week was pretty uneventful. I have to have another (4th) ultrasound to make sure the baby is head down. The doctor said he was only 80% sure. Apparently the fact that I see her kicking at the top of my belly is not enough to convince him. So let's just hope she is head down so I don't have to get an external version which involves going to the hospital, I believe. That's when the doctor will try to turn the baby and I get hooked up to monitors to make sure the baby is okay. It does not sound fun.
Between naps -even at night it feels like I am just taking a series of naps- I've been trying to get things done that I normally do like cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc. along with all the things that I think I need to do NOW because I won't have the chance for a while. Unless Molly comes in the next day or so, I'm hoping to have our wedding album completely scrapbooked. Next on the list is reorganizing our bedroom closet and getting rid of things I'll never wear again. Then I have a bench to paint along with a coat on the trim in our bedroom and Molly's. I believe this is called nesting. What I do not believe is that this nesting urge is accompanied by a surge in energy. This is a lie. Where would this surge of energy come from? There's another human being using up that surge, as far as I can tell.
So, if you get any kind of nesting urges, come on over and I'll put you to work!
Between naps -even at night it feels like I am just taking a series of naps- I've been trying to get things done that I normally do like cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc. along with all the things that I think I need to do NOW because I won't have the chance for a while. Unless Molly comes in the next day or so, I'm hoping to have our wedding album completely scrapbooked. Next on the list is reorganizing our bedroom closet and getting rid of things I'll never wear again. Then I have a bench to paint along with a coat on the trim in our bedroom and Molly's. I believe this is called nesting. What I do not believe is that this nesting urge is accompanied by a surge in energy. This is a lie. Where would this surge of energy come from? There's another human being using up that surge, as far as I can tell.
So, if you get any kind of nesting urges, come on over and I'll put you to work!
2.05.2008
To get things started...
Since we each had our own individual blogs and were often posting similar announcements, info, etc, we think it's a good idea to have a combination blog. So, we'll be using this blog as our "family blog" from this point on, and I suspect I (Elizabeth Ann) will be the primary author on here.
So to start things out, I am officially 36 weeks preggo today, and that means I'm in the home stretch. Just a month to go, give or take a few days, depending on when this little one wants to arrive.
The day Molly (Mary Grace) is due is 3.04.08, but I think it's only 5% of babies that actually come on their due date, so it is nothing more than a guesstimate. We have just about everything ready, her room is decorated, the teeny tiniest of clothes are washed with Dreft, a hospital bag is packed for her, one has been started for me, and -other than a few minor things- we think we have all we need to get this parenting thing started. I like having the "stuff" prepared so at least we won't be thinking about that while learning through all of the things you really can't be very prepared for, like the lack of sleep, long crying spells, etc. We're ready for her to be here, excited about her arrival, and -let's be honest-, a little afraid! We'd be crazy not to be concerned about such a big change in life. :)
Speaking of changes, most of you probably already know that Rich and I are no longer on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ. We think God was calling us in a different direction, so Rich has started his own internet consulting business, Forward Internet Solutions. He has been busy with all that it takes to start up a business such as networking, mailings, phone calls, learning the ins and outs of the paperwork and presentations, and lots of prayer! I've tried to help when and where I can (I'm the cook and office manager ;), but Rich has definitely been the one putting in the hours. Please pray for promising leads, referrals, and for new customers to sign with us.
We'll keep you posted!
So to start things out, I am officially 36 weeks preggo today, and that means I'm in the home stretch. Just a month to go, give or take a few days, depending on when this little one wants to arrive.
The day Molly (Mary Grace) is due is 3.04.08, but I think it's only 5% of babies that actually come on their due date, so it is nothing more than a guesstimate. We have just about everything ready, her room is decorated, the teeny tiniest of clothes are washed with Dreft, a hospital bag is packed for her, one has been started for me, and -other than a few minor things- we think we have all we need to get this parenting thing started. I like having the "stuff" prepared so at least we won't be thinking about that while learning through all of the things you really can't be very prepared for, like the lack of sleep, long crying spells, etc. We're ready for her to be here, excited about her arrival, and -let's be honest-, a little afraid! We'd be crazy not to be concerned about such a big change in life. :)
Speaking of changes, most of you probably already know that Rich and I are no longer on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ. We think God was calling us in a different direction, so Rich has started his own internet consulting business, Forward Internet Solutions. He has been busy with all that it takes to start up a business such as networking, mailings, phone calls, learning the ins and outs of the paperwork and presentations, and lots of prayer! I've tried to help when and where I can (I'm the cook and office manager ;), but Rich has definitely been the one putting in the hours. Please pray for promising leads, referrals, and for new customers to sign with us.
We'll keep you posted!
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