It was also the first time Lauren got to see her new cousin. She kept her distance with all the extra company around at the house. But by the time everyone left she was ready to see the baby. I have to say...if she has this reaction with her own brother or sister I will be ecstatic!!!
At first she started off by touching her feet. And once Reagan started moving her feet Lauren giggled with excitement!
There was no jealousy there whatsoever when I was holding her. Let's all just hope and pray that holds true in a week or so!
I had worked 14.5 hours on Saturday and had gone into work at 2:00 am the morning of the baptism so by the time we actually got home on Sunday afternoon...I was wiped out!
Yes...I am ready for tax season to be over. I have worked every day for the last three weeks (going on four). And I'm ready for a break...even if that means I have to have surgery in order to get it!
I had my doctor's appointment on Tuesday. Dr. Hocking was happy to see that I had not lost any weight but looked at my legs and realized it was all water weight. I guess that's what 14 hours in heels will do at this stage in a pregnancy. My blood pressure was awesome and baby's heart beat was at 135.
I'm measuring huge and am not progressing at all. By the time we walked out of there I felt like Dr. Hocking had just whacked me up aside the head with my medical file. I mean honestly, at my emotional state the last thing I wanted to hear was how huge I am and that nothing's happening "down there". Grrreeeaaaat. Thanks for the encouraging information.
I sulked back to the car and immediately started crying. I know it's the hormones. I know it's the exhaustion. I know it's the stress. But at that moment, the thought of almost another two weeks was too much to handle.
On a happier note...Dustin and I have some other exciting news! We are officially transferred to Bethany Lutheran Church!! We have been contemplating the transfer for some time and have taken almost a year to find a church we wanted to join. It was an extremely difficult decision to leave as we have such a history at Zion. However, it became a necessity when we realized how much we had pulled away from the church.
So...our newest addition will be baptized at our new church and are tentatively on the schedule for April 26th!!! We are very excited and hope that this will be an excellent way to introduce our family to the congregation!!!
Other than that, not much is new. Dustin had his one year appointment for his burn on Wednesday. They were pleased to see that he has 100% strength and mobility back. However, they are still aware of the pigmentation problem and the future risk of cancer.
Lauren's allergy appointment is coming up next week and we are hoping to get to the bottom of her frequent rashes. She's also really starting to talk up a storm...but still no "Daddy".
Josh has started getting daily nose bleeds and is scheduled to go the doctor tomorrow to see if his adenoids are the cause. As someone who got frequent nose bleeds as a child (and even still today) it is upsetting to watch him be burdened with this. Tonight he got his fifth one today at dinner. He started to cry and said, "Mom, I hate this. It's painful." I knew exactly what he meant. It doesn't hurt physically...but the frustration and embarrassment hurts. Poor guy.
Dad and Thomas are coming this weekend and I'm hoping we get the final things ready for baby's arrival. My urge to nest has been overpowered by my urge to sleep/work/attend to other children. So since I have neither the time or energy at this point...I'll let my father do my nesting for me!
Baby Update: 38 weeks
Your baby has really plumped up. She weighs about 6.8 pounds and she's over 19 1/2 inches long (like a leek). She has a firm grasp, which you'll soon be able to test when you hold her hand for the first time! Her organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb. Wondering what color your baby's eyes will be? If she's born with brown eyes, they'll likely stay brown. If she's born with steel gray or dark blue eyes, they may stay gray or blue or turn green, hazel, or brown by the time she's 9 months old.
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