yes, i'm still here! no baby news to share. i had a great weekend since some of my sweet friends here threw a shower for me and gave me lots of diapers, wipes, lotions, creams, bottles, etc. those who know me best know how practical i am and this kind of practicality makes me giddy. what could be better than a closet full of diapers? i realized on the way to the shower that we drove into charleston with our 2 uhauls, 2 cars and lots of family members exactly a year ago that very day, june 30. can't believe all that has happened in a year and the amazing and wonderful friends we've made here who have made it our home away from home. it was more than enough to make a 9 month preggo cry :)
so, now what you really want to know...when is this baby going to come? very good question. i will go back on thursday, july 5 if no baby before and at that point, we will talk induction for the week following my due date of july 8. i have been against an induction from the start since i went into labor on my own with caroline. however, this baby is clearly bigger and my body has about had it. sleep is something i catch off and on every night and comfort is not even on the radar. so, induction is looking more attractive to me. i'm just praying and trusting the Lord to work it out perfectly in His timing :)
on another note, caroline is clearly starting to react to what is coming. it may the combination of the age and all that is changing in her world, but she is acting out in a big way. it breaks my heart one second and makes me completely crazy the next. i think we've had more issues in the past month than in the previous 3 years. i was going to take her to a free movie at one of our local movie theaters today, but she got out of bed in the middle of the night and lost that privilege :( stinks for me as it would have been a great low energy activity for this tired mommy!
i'll let you know what the dr says on thursday if i don't have a baby before then!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
3 comments:
I'm so glad to hear a report from you! I know you are so ready. Thanks for sharing about Caroline...we can be praying for her and the rest of you regarding that. Love you so much and can't wait until Baby Fortney arrives!
Love you!
Jaime
Oh, Sweetheart, sure wish we could be there right NOW to spoil Caroline a little bit. I know she is sooo aware that her life (as she knows it) is about to make a big U-turn. We will say many prayers that this transition becomes easier each day. She is so loving, I can't see any other way. Maybe, in addition to becoming a big sister, she is just feeling the 3 year old independence muscles!!! Giveher kisses form us. We love you all and will be on our way up as soon as we know when.
Love ya',
Mom/Joyce/Grandma
Hey sweetheart! I know you are soooo ready. But hang in there! We are all praying for you and your family and the baby that is on the way to such a wonderful family. It won't be much longer. And you can see that beautiful new addition. Hugs and Kisses to all. Especially Caroline--sounds like she needs extra.
Love,
Johna, Mark and Aidan
Post a Comment