Stir Crazy!

  The time is drawing near for this little one to come...8 weeks to go! I can hardly believe how soon we'll be holding her and doing all the things a new Mommy and Daddy get to do! Although it seems to have gone somewhat quickly, I'm in awe that I've been able to make it 3 months on bed rest! Today I am definitely feeling STIR CRAZY! It's a beautiful day outside and having company come and then watch them leave was hard. Being able to just go grocery shopping or go on a walk or a road trip with DJ...the simple things that I once took for granted. I am so longing to be able to do simple things again! I have been so thankful for a schedule that would allow me to be on bed rest and a husband to be here to help me through. I have had some moments of stillness that I enjoyed, but today...I AM STIR CRAZY! 

  I think what I have learned is to not hold emotions in, but communicate with DJ as much as possible what I'm feeling. Even if I feel it might sound sillier outside my head, just getting it out really helps. I've also learned that it's okay to cry. Sad, happy, mad, irritated, nervous, etc. With all these extra hormones, it's bound to happen. I've appreciated DJ letting it be okay and offering up his shoulder to cry on. Don't get me wrong, we laugh and plan and dream. There are many, many good days. Not being able to lead a "normal" life and sometimes being alone during the day catch up to you.

  If I could offer advice to anyone on bed rest, it would be to fully rely on your husband! Make him part of your day and make an effort to have conversation not having technology in the background. I think it's so important to open up and reveal those things that seem to get pent up so easily.

I would also say that keeping date night is so important! It may not be much, but putting a movie on and eating something a little nicer or out of the ordinary really breaks up times and meals that have become routine. 

All in all, I must go all the way back to the beginning of this pregnancy and remember what God told me in Israel. He said," This is my (God) pregnancy. Trust in me." So...here starts my 8 week countdown to July 1!!

They say it tastes like orange sunkist pop...

DUNT DUNT DUUUUUUN! The week of the glucose test has finally arrived!! I haven't been looking forward to the test, but I am pretty excited we are at 28 weeks! I don't know if people who have gone through it really think it tastes like flat orange pop, but we shall see! I think I've been pretty determined to not have gestational diabetes, so I've watched my sugar intake. But when you crave something sweet, you have to eat it!! :) 

In all my magazines and books, they've announced the final decent of the pregnancy: THIRD TRIMESTER! For the past two trimesters, I have coasted on good reports and ultrasound pictures showing me glimpses of my baby girl. And now, all of a sudden, we are almost done! Exciting, but a bundle of nerves. Watching and paying total attention to how I feel with every braxton hicks contraction that passes. I've registered with the hospital, made my hospital/baby bag list of things to pack, and have learned a little bit about how to breathe during labor. Because we've chosen to have baby showers after Baby Steen is born, I think it feels like her arrival should be later. But we only have 12 weeks left!!!

We are all moved over from our house and DJ continues to finish little projects there to be ready to show it to potential buyers! When all is said and done, we are glad we moved. BUT transition is difficult, especially when I don't do particularly well with changes. Momma just wants to NEST here people! :) :)

Thank you to everyone who has visited and sent cards and goodie bags! It has really made this time pass by a little more quickly than I anticipated! When Baby gets here, watch out, cuz we'll be knocking on your door! No laying around for this Momma!! :) 

BLESSINGS!!!

You are my hiding place...

"You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance...Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous; And shout for joy, all you upright in heart!" Psalm 32:7 & 11

I was reading this morning and this scripture really ministered to me. I feel like sometimes I can get down and feel sorry for myself about being on bed rest. But knowing what I'm fighting for encourages me and gives me that much  more gusto to get through one more day! I've been trusting in the Lord to give me strength and comfort each new day. It's not easy, but I will continue to press on :) 

I can't believe it's been 8 weeks already! We are between 26 and 27 weeks now and baby is measuring right on and weighing 2 lbs. She has been very active! I just love feeling her move around! Visitors have been able to feel her movements as well, which is fun! 

We are moving this weekend to a new home. It has been kind of hard not being able to help, but I have AMAZING family that help selflessly! I can't even imagine what we'd do without them! I'll be posting pictures as I can take them!

We are very excited to start this new leg of our journey together!

Be blessed today! 

My cup is full!

3 WEEKS DOWN!! AND INTO WEEK #4!

We are into our 23rd week now! Bed rest has been going well. And surprisingly I've stayed pretty busy! I've had several visitors, two who have brought their babies! It filled my baby cravings! Thank you friends! 

I appreciate everything that has been provided for my never ending entertainment!! What a blessing to have such amazing friends and family!!

Things I have begun to appreciate more:

1) A full water bottle

2) A warm shower

3) Clean comfy pants

4) A chocolate stash within arms reach

5) Internet- that is always working!

6) A charged phone (phone calls, texts, and Words with Friends tends to drain it!)

7) Clean comfy pants! (Did I already mention that??)

8) Friends/Family visits...means more than you know!

9) Pinterest & Netflix

And last, but surely not least...

10) My husband!! Over the last month he has acted selflessly to make sure that all my needs are met, like the cravings that require him to leave the house even when he has just arrived home! I am so blessed!

We have a doctor appointment next week! We'll have an ultrasound to see the baby and will also be scheduled for the steroid shots for the baby's lungs development. Please be praying that this week goes by with ease and that I'll remain peaceful and joyful! Each day is a gift and I'm treating it as such...especially when this little one is bouncing inside of me! 

Thank you for reading! Blessings!