Proverbs 31:27

Thursday, March 6, 2008

One Day at a Time

Officially waiting for baby's arrival. I had amazing energy and clear thinking last night and most of today. I made the potatoe soup & naan, then today made a big batch of chili and cornbread. I've even prepped for pumpkin bread for breakfast tomorrow! Not to mention (but I guess I am mentioning) a thorough vacuuming, learning planned for children -complete with sticker charts, spending time with children, two loads of dishes (anyone volunteering for the pans?), and I can't think of anything else right now.

I had gone downhill for the past week, culminating with trying to get out of bed this morning. It wasn't a pinched nerve (sciatic) or even contractions, but my lower back hurt so bad I had to crawl out of the room, much to the delight of #5 who came to pat me on the back & tickle me.

Most of the morning it hurt, but was getting better as the day went. I noticed that the contractions didn't hurt, helped with the back pain and gave me lots of energy!! So, now I seem to be getting things done while I have contractions - I don't think anyone knows how many contractions I have all day long!! There is rarely a time when I don't, they're usually every 10 mins for hours, I notice when I don't have them!! So...the real reason for the post, PICTURES:)


I'm sorry I can't get exact spacing so you could really compare. The left is a little to the front & taken from a sitting position. The right is almost exactly from my side taken from a standing position. Thought you'd like to see me. The sweater is the same size as the pink/red striped one in this post. I'm looking at that picture and laughing!!

2 comments:

bunches of yarn said...

Sorry you were in pain, but good thing you got better. Glad everyone liked the soup and bread.
You look great! and are very brave. When I was at that stage of my pregnancies I NEVER let anyone take a picture of me. (vanitiy made me very dogmatic)
Blessings ^__^

Happy in the Home said...

Wow your count down is getting low! Did you notice the diaphram moving on the baby? I just noticed that and thought that was pretty awesome.

I hope your getting some time to just relax and enjoy these last days with your baby tucked away :).

May the LORD bless you with peace, and joy, and safety for you and the baby, your husband and children as your time comes close...or maybe has been.