Today's my last day to ever leave the Young Life Office and not be a Father.
Today's my last day to ever drive Taco (my truck) and not be a Dad.
Today's my last day as a created being to ever live on this planet and not have a child.
Today Taylor and I check into the hospital at 5 this evening to begin our time before induction begins tomorrow morning. We are both extremely excited and nervous all at the same time.
'They' say that our lives are about to CHANGE! My bet is that 'they' are right...
We shall see. We have much excitement and anticipation to meet our lil' one in the very near future!
We will spend this night at the hospital and then tomorrow is 'Go Time!' We will begin induction in the morning and our lil' bambino will enter this fallen world when he / she desires.
I have begun praying great and mighty prayers for our lil' baby already.
I am praying that he / she grows up to be a Mighty Warrior for the Father!
I am praying that he / she chases after things in this life that actually matter rather than the wind!
I am praying that he / she knows the Father at a really young age and walks with Him the rest of their days!
I am praying that he / she is obedient to the Father and craves wisdom and knowledge that surpasses all understanding!
I am praying that he / she lives with an eternal perspective and loves God's Creation really well!
I am praying that he / she would bring the Father Great Joy!
Today is my last day to pray for our unborn child...
Tomorrow I will begin speaking love, grace, truth and mercy into his / her life face to face!
To Him be the glory...
jdr
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Just about 41 weeks and the final appointment...
Pregnancy Highlights: (GB stands for Gummy Bear)
How Far Along: 1 day shy of 41 weeks
Size: over 20 inches long and nearing 8 pounds
Total Weight Gain / Loss: gained another 2 pounds this past week for a total of 40 pounds
Best moment this week: We signed the papers yesterday and the official closing of our home in Killeen was today!
Gender: We've chosen to be surprised!
Movement: Baby is still moving around, though it seems less and less, as the baby takes up more and more room. Our sonogram tech wanted to take 3 pictures / videos of movement of our baby this morning and GB was not quite coorperating. But it was neat to see when Johnny would talk to the baby to get him / her moving, GB started 'breathing'. I don't think I realized that the baby only 'practices breathing' (to get the lungs ready for life outside) in the womb whenever they want to since they rely on mama for this.
Food / Drink Cravings: CFA and ice cream; I am planning on eating well over the next day since the last time I can eat will be at midnight tomorrow until after the baby is here. Bring on the ice chips!
Sleep: Still waking up for about 1-3 hours in the middle of the night. I took a shower at 4 AM this morning to get me relaxed after my mid morning snack and then went back to bed - that's been typical over the last few weeks.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting our little boy or girl on Thursday!
Symptoms: feeling pretty good and getting more excited now that the date is set and the end is near
UPDATE -
Just wanted to give everyone an update from our appointment this morning. We had a sonogram and everything looked great - baby movement, size, fluid level, etc.
We continue on with our original plans and will be checking in to the hospital about this time tomorrow evening. Since my body is not progressing on its own, (still only dilated to a 1) they will put a gel on my cervix tomorrow evening and then start the pitocin drip on Thursday, January 6 - the day baby will arrive!
I do feel much more confident in getting induced rather than waiting another complete week - thanks doc!
How Far Along: 1 day shy of 41 weeks
Size: over 20 inches long and nearing 8 pounds
Total Weight Gain / Loss: gained another 2 pounds this past week for a total of 40 pounds
Best moment this week: We signed the papers yesterday and the official closing of our home in Killeen was today!
Gender: We've chosen to be surprised!
Movement: Baby is still moving around, though it seems less and less, as the baby takes up more and more room. Our sonogram tech wanted to take 3 pictures / videos of movement of our baby this morning and GB was not quite coorperating. But it was neat to see when Johnny would talk to the baby to get him / her moving, GB started 'breathing'. I don't think I realized that the baby only 'practices breathing' (to get the lungs ready for life outside) in the womb whenever they want to since they rely on mama for this.
Food / Drink Cravings: CFA and ice cream; I am planning on eating well over the next day since the last time I can eat will be at midnight tomorrow until after the baby is here. Bring on the ice chips!
Sleep: Still waking up for about 1-3 hours in the middle of the night. I took a shower at 4 AM this morning to get me relaxed after my mid morning snack and then went back to bed - that's been typical over the last few weeks.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting our little boy or girl on Thursday!
Symptoms: feeling pretty good and getting more excited now that the date is set and the end is near
UPDATE -
Just wanted to give everyone an update from our appointment this morning. We had a sonogram and everything looked great - baby movement, size, fluid level, etc.
We continue on with our original plans and will be checking in to the hospital about this time tomorrow evening. Since my body is not progressing on its own, (still only dilated to a 1) they will put a gel on my cervix tomorrow evening and then start the pitocin drip on Thursday, January 6 - the day baby will arrive!
I do feel much more confident in getting induced rather than waiting another complete week - thanks doc!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
40 weeks and counting...
Pregnancy Highlights: (GB stands for Gummy Bear)
How Far Along: 40 weeks - we have officially passed our due date of December 31 - looks like we will be having a 2011 baby.
Fruit / Veggie: small pumpkin
Size: about 7 1/2 pounds and 2o inches long - although our doctor is estimating GB is between 6 1/2 - 7 pounds at this point.
Baby Changes: GB's skull bones are not yet fused, which allows them to overlap a bit if it's a snug fit through the birth canal - the reason why some babies look a little 'cone-headish' after birth
40 Week Appointment Update: We had another appointment this past Tuesday - no changes, still dilated to a 1 and about 50% effaced.
We are scheduled to be induced on Thursday, January 6 (but actually checking in to the hospital the evening before to start the process). Now that we are past my due date, I have been a little hesitant about getting 'induced'. Part of me would like to give GB more time to come on his / her own. When our doctor gave us the option of a January 6 or January 12 induction date, I was quick to choose the earliest, anticipating GB would come on or around our due date, which still could very well take place, pretty please.
We do have an appointment / sonogram scheduled for this Tuesday and I am praying for clarity / wisdom on what to do. Obviously, for health concerns if the baby needs to come on the 6th and hasn't yet, I would like to move forward, but if there is no serious concern and the date of January 12 is still available, we may be pushing our induction date back to give GB more time to come naturally, although I realize there is no guarantee that GB will ever come on its own. It seems that your first ones could stay in your womb forever if they could have it their way. ;)
Total Weight Gain / Loss: for the very first time in the history of this pregnancy no weight gain this week! Total gain - 38 pounds
Best moment this week: We have a contract on a home here in Tyler and are moving forward. This decision / potential closing / move in date is also effecting the decision on figuring out when is the best time for GB to come if he / she doesn't get here on its own. The plan as of now is to close on the 11th with potential move in on the 16th. Lots of big transitions going on altogether for us right now!! Please pray for us - I see my emotions going all over the map in the near future.
Gender: We've chosen to be surprised!
Movement: still moving away - seems to be most active during the afternoon and early evening hours.
Food / Drink Cravings: My appetite seems to be on the increase over the last few weeks. I'm not sure if that's normal or if I am just eating out of boredom, waiting on the baby to get here. For a while, I was eating smaller portions and filling up quickly, but it doesn't seem so now. Maybe now with GB 'dropping' I have more room to fill my stomach :)
ice cream on a wafer cone, fruit, salad, pasta are some of my faves these days
Sleep: my sleep patterns have not changed much, although I have been getting some catnaps in during the day. I've been walking about 3 miles per day this week, hoping to get some things 'moving' and that seems to have given me some more energy.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting our baby and getting settled in our very own home after months of transition and temporary places.
Symptoms: the swelling in my feet did seem to be less, however, since I started passionately walking about 3 miles a day as we approached our due date, it seems my feet have been more swollen. I have been pretty sore and achy from all of the walking this week as well.
I also tried going without zofran this week, I was fine for one day, but the next, I threw up - man, I sure have NOT missed those days. So I will continue to press on taking zofran through the very end.
How Far Along: 40 weeks - we have officially passed our due date of December 31 - looks like we will be having a 2011 baby.
Fruit / Veggie: small pumpkin
Size: about 7 1/2 pounds and 2o inches long - although our doctor is estimating GB is between 6 1/2 - 7 pounds at this point.
Baby Changes: GB's skull bones are not yet fused, which allows them to overlap a bit if it's a snug fit through the birth canal - the reason why some babies look a little 'cone-headish' after birth
40 Week Appointment Update: We had another appointment this past Tuesday - no changes, still dilated to a 1 and about 50% effaced.
We are scheduled to be induced on Thursday, January 6 (but actually checking in to the hospital the evening before to start the process). Now that we are past my due date, I have been a little hesitant about getting 'induced'. Part of me would like to give GB more time to come on his / her own. When our doctor gave us the option of a January 6 or January 12 induction date, I was quick to choose the earliest, anticipating GB would come on or around our due date, which still could very well take place, pretty please.
We do have an appointment / sonogram scheduled for this Tuesday and I am praying for clarity / wisdom on what to do. Obviously, for health concerns if the baby needs to come on the 6th and hasn't yet, I would like to move forward, but if there is no serious concern and the date of January 12 is still available, we may be pushing our induction date back to give GB more time to come naturally, although I realize there is no guarantee that GB will ever come on its own. It seems that your first ones could stay in your womb forever if they could have it their way. ;)
Total Weight Gain / Loss: for the very first time in the history of this pregnancy no weight gain this week! Total gain - 38 pounds
Best moment this week: We have a contract on a home here in Tyler and are moving forward. This decision / potential closing / move in date is also effecting the decision on figuring out when is the best time for GB to come if he / she doesn't get here on its own. The plan as of now is to close on the 11th with potential move in on the 16th. Lots of big transitions going on altogether for us right now!! Please pray for us - I see my emotions going all over the map in the near future.
Gender: We've chosen to be surprised!
Movement: still moving away - seems to be most active during the afternoon and early evening hours.
Food / Drink Cravings: My appetite seems to be on the increase over the last few weeks. I'm not sure if that's normal or if I am just eating out of boredom, waiting on the baby to get here. For a while, I was eating smaller portions and filling up quickly, but it doesn't seem so now. Maybe now with GB 'dropping' I have more room to fill my stomach :)
ice cream on a wafer cone, fruit, salad, pasta are some of my faves these days
Sleep: my sleep patterns have not changed much, although I have been getting some catnaps in during the day. I've been walking about 3 miles per day this week, hoping to get some things 'moving' and that seems to have given me some more energy.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting our baby and getting settled in our very own home after months of transition and temporary places.
Symptoms: the swelling in my feet did seem to be less, however, since I started passionately walking about 3 miles a day as we approached our due date, it seems my feet have been more swollen. I have been pretty sore and achy from all of the walking this week as well.
I also tried going without zofran this week, I was fine for one day, but the next, I threw up - man, I sure have NOT missed those days. So I will continue to press on taking zofran through the very end.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
