Tender Mercies of the Lord

Today was the first day that the young men in our ward have brought the sacrament to me. For those of my friends who are not familiar, this is something we do every Sunday in remembrance of the baptismal covenants we have made. For me it helps me to remember, through out the week, what kind of person I should be. (Not just a grumpy pregnant one right now.) It's a very simple act of bread and water, but one that I can't live with out! It's been months since I have been able to actually go to church as my typical outing have been to Labor and Delivery or My OB. But today it was special. We have amazing young men in our ward. I could feel their spirits as they blessed and past me the sacrament. Not only that, but I felt the spirit in a way I've been longing to feel for a long time. I think sometimes I become stagnant or complaisant in my life and take for granted the little things that are so important to me. One being simple covenants that renew every week. How thankful I am to have the Gospel of Jesus Christ in my life. For an amazing family that wants me to be more like our Savior. And for a husband who is so patient and kind. As hard as this pregnancy has been it has also been very humbling as I think of the the atonement. This is merely a short experience in mortality that is a stepping stone to the ultimate gift of eternal life with our Heavenly Father.

Count your many blessings....

I am 30 weeks this week and feeling GREAT! I met with my OB yesterday and have put a stop to all of my medications. I have not progressed since 22 weeks and there have been more bad side effects than good. I think they are all out of my system, at least that is how my body is starting to feel. Yes, I am contracting, but nothing I can't tolerate and I feel like I have complete control of my body. I also started my steroid series to help baby bean's lungs develop. I am still on bed rest and totally OK with that. My house is clean, my laundry is done, and I am ready to have her when she is ready to come. This was not an easy decision to have been made, but with a LOT of prayer we are at peace that the Lord is in charge and he will take care of our family. We have been blessed beyond belief. There have definitely been some hiccups but nothing that can't be managed by keeping the Lord in the decision making pattern! So for now, we are counting our blessings and excited to press forward!

New Do!

Drew decided he needed a hair cut, so being a 3 year old, hey, he should give himself one....right? I've been dreading this child doing this. I don't know any child that doesn't go through this phase, but for whatever reason I had it in my mind Drew would be the exception! Boy was I wrong. He is the cutest little thing and told me he looked nice with his hair cut. I couldn't bring myself to doing the shaving, so Gavin was given the assignment since he does it quite frequently with his own hair, or lack there of ;) Drewbee came out very proud and said, "Wook mommy, I wook just wike Daddy! I'm Bald!" Yes son, yes you are! I haven't started to cry yet, just have tried to laugh, but every time I look at the picture of his shaved little head I get that much closer to breaking down. So I remind myself....It's just hair! It'll grow back....Right???

28 Weeks and the Third Trimester!!!!!

Another week has come and gone with NO trips to L & D! I am so proud. I am now seeing my OB weekly and have been assured that he is on a personal medical leave for only 4-6 weeks. So, YES! He will be delivering baby bean! My Mom was here all week and did an amazing job. She made enough meals to last us a month. The Relief Society is amazing and they will be bringing in meals the days Gavin is at school. I am finally getting out of my denial and using BED and REST in the same sentence. I can't even put a load of laundry in the washer without talking myself through it. I know I'll look back on this and it will only be a memory so I mine as well start laughing at it now! We are beyond excited to meet our new baby girl!

27 weeks.....

Yesterday marked my 27th week. And to celebrate, we spent an evening in L&D. I can't say this was one of my most positive experiences. I found out that my OB is on Leave of Absence from the hospital and is only seeing patience in his office. GREAT.....NOT!!!!! The nurses were all hush hush and said that we needed to contact his office to find out what is going on! I am 27 weeks and my Doctor is on leave???? Yes, totally made my night. The nurse was nice but wasn't completely on top of her game and I felt like I was being treated as if I was crazy.

We get home at 12:30, still in pain as nothing seems to relieve the contractions/pain, and ended up being up at 3:30am sleeping in and out through the pain. I've been put on bed rest....AGAIN, which means I'm allowed to get up to go to the bathroom and make a sandwich. Someone with small children, tell me how this is going to happen? So now you have heard my rantings of my 27th week, and I'll get off my little pity party train, and take a nap!

25 weeks!

I made it another week! Heehaw! And....I haven't gone to Labor and Delivery this week! I'm super proud of myself. This week has been interesting as the cravings came on strong. And of course, Gavin came through as always! He let me order cupcakes from a local bakery to fulfill a "wedding cake" craving. SO YUMMY! My Dad flies down on Wednesday to drive us back to Utah. The boys are super excited to go to Nan and Papa's and I'm excited to be with my family. Let's just hope the baby behaves!

24 weeks ish!

I'm 24 weeks today maybe tomorrow, depends on who you ask. This has been the week from HELL! I've had an upper respiratory infection, Gavin and Drew have had the flu and Ethan has had the flu and pneumonia. Austin has been lucky to miss everything, and I hope it stays that way. I was in L & D today and thank heavens I haven't progressed any. Still sitting at a 1 and happy to stay there a while. I'm trying to keep a positive attitude, so my positive thoughts for the week are.....I'm positive I am glad this is my last one! Pregnancy hates me, and the feelings are slowly becoming mutual!