complete awe

On Wednesday my sister was called in for an induction. She was 41 weeks 1 day and so ready to have her baby girl. I was being kept up on her status while Owen was at VBS and again while we were at our bible study. From bible study I just wanted to get to the hospital, which wasn't my plan at all. I was going to wait until I got the call that Eme was born and then drive over. Thank God I decided to not do that! Our family friend Ray was there with his son and while I went to go check on Danielle he watched Owen for me for a few (which ended up being like 2 1/2 hours or more). I didn't even think I'd be able to see my sister during her labor at all. They had a fairly strict birth plan and wanted to just have the two of them in the room, which I totally get. It's an intimate experience and the last thing you need is some crazies chatting away while you're trying to get a baby out! Well, before I knew it I was holding her left leg and watching my niece be born! I am still in complete awe at how awesome my sister did. She was so calm and barely made any noise. And got that 8 pound 7 ounce gorgeous baby girl out so easily! I am in love with this little girl and I know she's going to make a fine addition to our family :]

26 weeks

When I think about how much time I have left, I start to panic. Only 3 months left! I can't believe how fast this has gone by... toward the beginning I felt like it was dragging day by day, but now each week just flies. I only need to purchase a few things before he's born and hopefully I can save the money for that :] Derek's work has him all over these days... right now he's in Denver for a job. And they're talking about Hawaii in October again. So, there's a possibility he might miss Ryken's birth. Part of me wants to can the VBAC idea and just do a repeat c-section so we can give his work a date and he can be home. We will see though... everything is so up in the air with his job all the time that I don't want to make any plans just yet.

25 weeks

Well, I still have a bruise where I was stabbed last week haha! But, the good part about all of it is that my glucose levels were normal! I do however need to start taking an iron supplement. I had to also with Owen, so I'm not too surprised. I'm iron deficient when I'm not pregnant, so I'm really not surprised. I'm feeling pretty good... I cleaned my house from top to bottom (nesting maybe??) and I was feeling it on Friday and Saturday. I also started organizing Ryken's room (which has been a storage unit for the last 3 years)... I figure if we stay in this house I need to make his room work... so I'm doing it!

On a different note, I'm waiting not so patiently for my sister to go into labor. She's 40 weeks today and has had a fairly miserable pregnancy, so she's more than ready! Every morning I wake up and check my phone to see if she's texted to tell me she's going to the hospital... but no such luck just yet! I can't wait to have a niece and finally get to be an auntie!

24 weeks

Baby is about a foot long now :] I had another appointment yesterday and he sounded great. 160 beats per minute and he was a movin'! I also had to do my glucose test... drank a not so tasty orange drink and have my blood drawn an hour later. Well, the gal who drew my blood, shoved the needle in my arm and ripped it out. Usually I feel a teeny pinch and then nothing. She was just not gentle what so ever and I got a bruise within minutes... nice! Now, I wait for those results... I'm praying everything is ok!

23 weeks

The site I normally get the size comparison from stops comparing baby each week and goes to months... so my illustrations will be about 4 weeks apart now lol! As for the pregnancy, I'm doing great. Feeling really well. No pains, nothing ailing me. I'm feeling the baby move all the time and I LOVE it. I love at night when he moves and Derek gets to feel him. Makes me happy :) I've been doing a lot of shopping (as you have seen from my last post). I can't tell you how excited I am about my thrifty purchases! My dear friends Stepheni and Stephanie are planning me a shower (or I guess sprinkle since it's baby #2) and I can't even tell you how excited I am! These girls are amazing and I know the shower will be too. I won't be registering for anything because really, I don't need anything. We're replacing those things I got rid of one by one and there is no reason to register.

Anyways, I have my 24 week appointment on Monday and I will have my glucose test that same day. I'm anxious for this test as I am for any test... I'm so afraid I'm going to hear "you have gestational diabetes" ugh. Be praying please!

getting ready for baby

After the first 2 miscarriages, I got rid of the majority of my baby stuff. I couldn't handle looking at all of it knowing I didn't have a baby. I have since replaced a bunch of it by going to Just Between Friends sales, craigslist and Secondhand Chic for Kids & Babies. I got a jogging stroller in great condition for $70, a blue bumbo seat with a tray for $15, and my latest find is this antique dresser for $40! I was so happy to be the first to come check it out and pick it up. I plan on sanding it down because it has a few coats of paint on it and lots of paint chipping off, and painting it red. The bedding I'm using is Owen's old crib bedding and there are hints of red throughout and I think it'd make the red pop. We will see.

Here's my find....

it came with this mirror to go on top

and I just purchased these drawer pulls on ebay to replace the boring wood knobs it already has.

If anyone has any tricks or tips on painting furniture, I would love the advice!!!

22 weeks/ 5 months

Watch what you say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.

The pain I wrote about last week is officially gone! I called my dr's office and they said it was normal and to maybe buy a maternity support band. So, I got online and ordered one... and the next morning it was gone! Praise Jesus! Owen and I took full advantage of it and went on a nice long walk. I've been cleaning the house and enjoying being able to move. I've been feeling Ryken move so much more now. It's so nice to just feel him squirm. It's not just when I'm lying down either, it's sitting and standing too. I'm loving every minute of it!