Do not worry!

I've been told that I'm getting a baby shower!!!!!! Yay!!! That is such a blessing. I really *need* a baby shower as we don't have many baby things. Money is tight, and I admit I have secretly been worried about how we are going to manage. My wonderful mother-in-law is going crazy buying clothes and little things, so that with a baby shower should cover most of the things that I need. Babies don't need much, but the little that they do need sure costs a lot, LOL.

So, now that some of the funds are freed up I will be able to buy the rest of the cloth diapers needed (about 2 dozen Indian Prefolds -so soft!). Some more covers (I need at least 6-8 size nb and small) and

this!!!

Isn't it gorgeous? Isn't expensive? Yikes...I was beginning to abandon my dreams of ever owning one of these (I do have a trusty old sling in great condition), however it is becoming more of a reality that I'll be able to have one!

Yay! God is so good!

"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds!" Luke 12:21-24

Walking in the Light

What does it mean to walk in the light of God? What is light?

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” Psalm 119:105

The very word of God IS light. To me, to be walking in the light is to be walking in the word of God - His Holy Bible. It is so essential in this dark, sin-sick world! Though we are in the world we are not to the love nor be of the world. We are to keep ourselves from being polluted by the world. The “darkness” signifies the absence of or a denial of God. However Jesus the “Light” shines in the darkness. We don’t have to grope around in the world to find our way. All we need to do is stay in the light – His word, and we will not be led astray. For light has not fellowship with darkness (2 Cor. 6:14).

By walking in the light of God we are open to all the wonderful blessings that God has in store for us. We can tap into His wisdom. It is there for the asking! James 1:5 says: “If anyone lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach and it will be given to him.” And “Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4. What awesome promises for us to claim! God is so good! There is so much more, we need only go to His word to find this light.

Also another benefit to walking in the light is the sure knowledge that God “has our back” so to speak: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalm 23:6) Amen! I guess that could be summed up in a word: peace. Glorious peace. That is something the world is surely lacking now more than ever. However, God’s word says that we can have personal peace if we just cling to Him: “Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing causes them to stumble.” Psalm 119:165.

God is good all the time and He will never fail us. When we open His word and behold the light (The Light) therein, we can find our way through the darkness to the place called Heaven which He is preparing for us.

Daily Routine

Okay, so I've devised a daily routine of sorts and I hope to be able to follow this from now until the baby come. At that point we'll have to re-evaluate and make a few adjustments. So here it is:

Daily Rountine

7:30 - wake, change clothes
7:45 - grab laundry and head to basement to start a load
7:50 - breakfast, read a psalm or proverbs
8:10 - empty dishwasher, get kids' breakfast
8:20 - wake and feed kids
8:40 everyone upstairs to change, brush teet and make beds
9:00 - morning worship
9:20 - Ashleigh does some math, reading, and writing Madison and Olivia practise alphabet, flash cards etc.
10:00 - chore time!!! Check daily chore list to see what the day's chores are.
11:00 - go for a walk (weather permitting) if not, feel free to use the computer
11:30 - lunch/clean-up
12:00 - Read aloud time from current chapter book
12:30 - crafts, drawing, knitting, sewing etc. (can sometime include baking if desired)
1:30 - snack/tea time
2:00 - girls can watch t.v. mom can use the computer
3:00 - quite time in room - mom can nap!!
4:00 - girls can play outside - weather permitting. Mom start dinner
5:00 dinner and clean up kitchen
6:00 - family time - read, go for a walk, run errands etc.
8:00 - Evening routine, baths, pj's etc.
8:30 - small snack and brush teeth, potty, etc.
9:00 - Maddie and Liv to bed, Ashleigh can read for half-hour. Mom relax have a bath/shower, check email, etc.
10:00 - bedtime

Pregnancy Woes and to dos

I feel so heavy! I can hardly drag myself around. Especially since it is so hot. I've gained about 27 pounds so far, but it feels like more. I wonder how much this baby weighs!

I haven't been eating well over the last week and I think that may be contributing to my sluggishness. I've got to get back to my healthy diet and take my supplements. I haven't taken any Floradix or red raspberry leaf tea in days. My body is definitely paying for it. My energy is going down the tubes. I can hardly sleep at night. Whine, whine, whine. You get the point.

I have a lot of ambitions in terms of cleaning and organizing today so I'd better get in gear. Today I want to:

mop the kitchen floor
clean the bathrooms
wash the kids bed linens
re-arrange/organize linen closet
arrange kids clothes in drawers and closets

will post an update later...

Blessed Assurance

This hymm has been in my mind for the past couple of days now. Here are the lyrics. If you are here reading my blog, I encourage you to really LOOK at the words and think about what they are saying. I promise you will be blessed. :-)

Blessed Assurance
Text: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Music: Phoebe P. Knapp, 1839-1908

Blessèd assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long.

Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
Angels descending bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long.

Perfect submission, all is at rest
I in my Savior am happy and blest,
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long.

I don't know if I'm just hormal due to pregnancy and therefore extremely emotional, or if it is that I'm finally realizing the goodness of the Lord...but I'm here at my computer tearing up. Aaah...I'm filled with His goodness, lost in His love. Amen!

Joy of Salvation

"I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my sould shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he covered me with the robe of righteousness..."
Isaiah 61:10

God's word has been really speaking to me lately. I have been having a grand time in the Bible. The more I read, the more I want to read. He is so faithful to make His word real to me. His word really is life.

I can always tell how much I've been in the Word, by how I'm doing on a day to day basis. If it's been a while since digging in the scriptures, my life shows it. I'm tense, impatient...bearing the fruit of the Spirit are the last things from my mind...

I always, always, always need to make the time for God. It is so worth it!

Missing Posts

There are some posts that are missing and for good reason. For my privacy I had to remove them.

An Invitation to Abundant Life

"Ho! Everyone who thirsts,
Come to the waters;
And you who have no money,
Come, buy and eat.
Yes, come buy wine and milk
Without money and without price."
Isaiah 55:1

Isn't it so good to know that we can have the best the Lord has to offer for free? He is calling us to come! This is the very essence of the term "good news". We can come and eat of the goodness of the Lord, without one single penny to our name.

Praise the Lord!!!

Romans 7:6

But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code. Romans 7:6 NIV

Motherhood and the Blessing of Babies

I can’t believe how quickly this pregnancy is going by. This little one is due in 11 weeks! That is just a smidge over 2.5 months away!!! I don’t feel prepared, practically speaking. I still have get a car seat, cloth diapers, tiny onesies and sleepers…a diaper bag. Oh, thinking about it makes me anxious. I do feel prepared emotionally though. I am ready to see and meet this little character. I know for me in past pregnancies 30 weeks (just a week away!!) is somewhat of a major milestone. Not because I’ve had any problems. All of my pregnancies have been healthy and uneventful. It’s just that at this point I start fantasizing about the baby. What will he be like and look like….Then I start nesting like crazy!

Babies are such a blessing. I love everything about them. Yes, even the dirty, poopy blowout diapers, LOL! I love the way they smell (um, the baby not the diapers!). I love listening to a newborn breathe. I love nursing them. It’s so hard to not want to just hold them and stare at them all the time. Considering that this one will be number 4, I wonder about how I’ll manage. I know I’ll have enough love, I love them all the same right now, as it stands. I’m wondering about the day to day practicalities of fulfilling my role as wife and mother. Can I do this?

Because this baby is so active I am constantly aware of him. I feel everything he does. I feel we are so connected. I thank God everyday for this child. Samuel…God has indeed heard my prayers.

A year from now, Lord willing Sam will be nearly a year old. I know that time flies and I plan to enjoy every moment. One thing I regret doing with my other children is wishing, too much for the time pass and that they’d just hurry up and get big so that I would have less stress in my life. This time, I don’t want to do that. I want to savor and enjoy every phase.

Well, as the time draws near my prayer is that God will continue to bless the fruit of the love between my husband and I, that is Samuel. I pray continually for a healthy, child. I am also praying for a safe home waterbirth (so excited!!!). I am praying for a smooth, loving transition from family of 5 to family of 6!!! Please pray for me too!

Praise the Lord!!!

Third Trimester Tiredness

It has kicked in already!

I can't believe it. It is only 1:30 and I could really go for a nap right now.

Thank goodness the girls are being good and have been entertaining themselves all day so far. If I was smart I would be using the time to go and rest, but nooooo...the computer was calling my name! After I finish up this post, I'll go check some others' blogs and *then* go and lay down for a bit.

So, campmeeting was great! We had a good time picnicing with our friends. The children played and had a blast! My friend brought their digital camera and hopefully once they email them to me, then I can post them on here.

It was really hot that day and unfortunately by the end of the day my eldest, Ashleigh was really sick. It started with a headache (I suspect a migraine) and then was feeling nauseas. Hubby went to the nurse's station and got Ashleigh some liquid Advil. We encouraged her to drink water, however, at that point it was too late she was really sick. I thought she was going to either throw up or pass out. We had to go home. Too bad to because we were just about to go to the main service (we missed the morning service) but, alas it wasn't to be. All in all though we had a good day!

Yesterday, I did a good thorough cleaning of the house, hubby did the groceries and then we just relaxed for the rest of the day. The heat is quite deadly so I haven't been outside since Sabbath. In fact, yesterday was the hottest day on record. I'm taking it easy today since there isn't any housework to be done. I'm really enjoying having central air. It truly is a pregnant woman's blessing, lol.

We will most likely have chicken for dinner...hopefully I can convice Rohan to BBQ it.

This week I'm looking forward to my midwife appointment (tomorrow, I think), bible study and a few packages that I'm expecting in the mail. Yippee!!!

Well, I guess I'll sign off now.

Persevere in Your Faith

For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. (2 Timothy 4:3-4)

I will come back and explain later...

Campmeeting 2006!

Since becoming a Seventh-day Adventist, I have yet to attend one of our Campmeetings. What is Campmeeting you ask? Well, good question, LOL! I'm not entirely too sure either, but it is basically a large annual gathering of the local conference for outdoor meetings, teachings, and celebrations. Since this weekend is going to be hot, hot, hot, having the meeting out of doors shouldn't be too much of a problem. I'll just have to make sure to bring plenty of water so that we can keep cool.

Our family will be picnicing at lunch with some friends and their children. We still have to co-ordinate who is brining what...then I've gotta go and shop for the stuff!

I'm not too sure what this year's Campmeeting theme will be but, I'm sure the teaching, meetings and fellowship will be awesome! I can't wait!!!

The Importance of Doing Good

The Bible is clear on the fact that we are not saved by our works. This is a truth that is drummed into my head quite regularly. However, during personal Bible study I have realized that God wants us to do good. Good works is somewhat of a manifestation of our faith. We are to delight in doing the will of God. Psalm 119 says over and over how he delights in God's law and His statutes.

Verses that spring to mind:

"Come, you children, listen to me;
I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
Who is the man who desires life,
and loves many days that he may see good?
Keep your tongue from evil,
And your lips from speaking deceit.
depart from evil and do good
Seek peace and pursue it." Psalm 34:11-14

"Depart from evil, and do good:
And dwell forevermore." Psalm 37:27

"And let us not grow weary while doing good,
for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all,
especially to those who are the household of faith." Gal. 6:9,10

It just causes me to remember that though I am a sinner, God has forgiven and covered me with His grace and mercy. It is my joy and privilege to do good to others, that God's glory might be revealed. A pleasant benefit of doing good, beside the fact that it pleases the Lord, is that when we do good, God blesses us!

Isn't God good?

Baby Names (again)

So it came to pass in the process of time that Hannah conceived and bore a son, and called his name Samuel, saying "Becuase I have asked for him from the Lord." 1 Samuel 1:20

SAMUEL: meaning either "name of God" or "God has heard"

I've been thinking again about the name Samuel. I have been thinking about the fact that it is such a strong yet, gentle sounding name. It evokes an image of a cute little boy with curly hair and big eyes. Samuel can be for any race. Samuel can be shortend to Sam or Sammy for a cute pet name (by mommy only!). It's not trendy. At least it's not trendy yet...

Aaah...but, not many people are feelin' me on this name. I don't know why it is so important to me for other folks to love my kids name...well actually I'll still name him what I want, regardless of what people say. I asked God for this child. And after the Lord blessed me with this pregnancy, two days after I found out, I began spotting...It was my birthday. Rohan and I were just about to head out to dinner. I begged God. I pleaded with Him in the bathroom. I said something to the effect of if God allowed this pregnancy to continue I PROMISE to follow Him. I believe I also vowed to raise this child for Him. I haven't spotted a drop since. So that, as you can see, is the significance of the name Samuel. When I dreamed up this name, and then found it in the Bible and saw that Hannah, who had pleaded with the Lord for a child, named her son Samuel it was like Bingo! It seemed as though the Lord was showing me an example.

Yes, I know I have 3 other children, however, I had recently lost a pregnancy in October...it was devestating and nearly drove me litteraly insane. So for November, December and then finally January when I finally found out that I was pregnant again I was begging the Lord to bless my womb just once more...and He did!!! Praise God!

Wow...this was waaaay longer than I meant it to be, LOL!

Walking the Narrow Path

Psalm 119:9 says:
“How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.”

Walking the narrow path is a difficult path to follow but it is a path we are called to walk as believers in Jesus Christ. Why though is it so difficult? I feel that through God’s gracious forgiveness we are to be compelled to walk in the Saviour’s steps.

Sometimes when life gets hard and things don’t go my way, it is so easy to get sidetracked. It is so easy for me to slip and feel tempted to go off the path and do my own thing. This culture in which we live promotes doing our own thing - whatever that entails. If it feels good, then do it! If my “gut” is telling me to do a particular thing, then is must be right…right?

Personal experience and some extremely hard lessons have taught me that this is not always the case. I have learned that there is only One in whom I can put my trust. There in only One who has my best interest at heart. Only God who created me knows my struggles and knows how difficult it is to stay on that narrow, good path. Praise be to God, that Christ came and walked to the walk and took on my sins. He was tempted in every way. He overcame. Hallelujah!!! He allowed himself to be bruised for my iniquities. He condemned sin in the flesh. I have no excuse.

When I constantly keep God as the focus, His love, His forgiveness, His grace and mercy it is easy to keep on the path. The bible says that “the Lord is righteous in all His ways, gracious in all His works” (Psalm 145:17). Isn’t that so comforting? However, the moment I take my eyes off Him is the moment I start to veer off the path and things get out of control. I have a found a gem of a verse in the bible that reminds me that when “the walk” starts getting difficult that it really needn’t be. In Micah 6:8 it is written: “He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” For me, this verse is somewhat of a self-check. Am I doing these things? Am I walking humbly with God? Or am I rushing ahead, trying to find my own solutions to my problems, instead of waiting upon the Lord?

For me I have found that I must possess an acute distrust of self. I must be in prayer about everything. Maybe one day I’ll be strong enough in my faith and simple day to day temptations won’t seem like insurmountable trials. Dying to self may become easier. Maybe not. However, for now, I must make the conscious decision everyday to live for God and to keep my eyes on Him. I know that He loves me and He will not fail me.

Hebrews 12:2 says:
“looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

Be encouraged! God has overcome the evil one. He is coming back soon, to claim his sheep. His lovingkindness, His sovereignty and His enduring righteousness will be proven at the last day!!! Cling to Jesus, do good, and wait patiently for His return.

Measuring Large, Long weekend, etc.

Well, at the midwife appointment which I've been meaning to write about it was found that I'm measuring a bit large for 25 weeks. I was actually measuring 29. My midwife said if we wanted to be all medically proper and overly-interventive we could go ahead and go for an ultrasound or leave it for now and see how I'm measuring at my next appt. in 3 weeks. I opted for the latter. I'm not terribly concerned since at my 18 week ultrasound my dates were confirmed (plus I know the dates are right). My weight gain isn't off the charts either. I'm up about 24 pounds which is not bad given how for along I am. So I go back on the 19th of July and we'll see then. Admittedly, I would love to have another ultrasound for the simple fact of seeing my baby again. But, we'll see...

So it's the Canada Day long weekend! I have no idea what we'll be up to this weekend but, I'm sure we'll have a good time. Rohan just took the girls fishing since he's been promising them to go for the longest while. Fishing is not my thing and I'm pretty tired right now so I will probably relax for a while and then we'll head out when they come back. I wanted to hit the sale at Thyme maternity and see if I could get a couple of tops and maybe something new for church. We also need to do groceries and prepare for Sabbath.

My varicose veins are getting really bad and I've no choice but to wear these darn stockings all day. I must bear this burden now, because I don't want to be stuck in these things for the rest of my life! It's just that they are so hot and so ugly (don't know what's worse!)

Anyhow, I've been having a good time reading my bible in the book of Matthew and I just fall deeper in love with Jesus with every chapter. To perfectly honest the only of the four gospels that I've read is John. I've read every other book in the NT except Acts and Revelation. So here I go to finish all the others. Then I *promise* to start at Genesis and go straight through. Plus I also read 1 chapter of Proverbs per day and usually a few Psalms. I love Psalms. They are water to my soul. Seriously. It's hard for me when I pick up my Bible not to just focus on Psalms...I could stay there forever, but alas there are many truths and gems to be found in all the books of the Bible and I'm trying to make a dillegent effort to go through them all.

Well, I'm going to go catch a break, read my bible for a bit and who knows maybe I'll have a bit of a nap as well.

Going to the Midwife today

I have a midwife appointment today. I am so excited!!! I love my prenatals. I don't know why exactly but, I guess just because it means that another month has passed and I'm closer to my due date. Pretty soon my appointments are going from monthly to bi-monthly.

My Nathaniel is moving like crazy! He is constantly kicking and stretching away. I can't wait to meet him. I wonder if he'll look like me. None of my kids really look like me. My eldest is starting look like me as of lately, however my girls all generally look alike and look like my hubby.

I need to get my butt in gear with getting this little one set up with his stuff. I need to get him his diapers (going with cloth) and his layette. He's got a bassinet passed down from his older sisters. I don't know if we're getting a crib or not. We will most likely co-sleep, but I am not sure how long I'll want him in my bed with me. Co-sleeping sure makes breastfeeding the most convenient method of feeding! Just roll over, latch on and then go back to sleep!

We also need a car seat and stroller. I'd like to get a stroller with the step stand on the back for Olivia. She still wants to be in a stroller and I constantly have to remind her that she is a big girl now and doesn't need to be in a stroller...

Thursday is the last day of school before summer holidays! I am so glad. I can now sleep in and take it easy in the mornings instead of all the rushing and hustle and bustle of getting the kids ready for school. Ashleigh is getting an Honour Roll award on Wednesday and will be recognized at the end of the year assembly. Rohan and I will go to see her get her award. We are so proud of her. Ashleigh is so bright and academics comes so easily for her. She is so fortunate to have brains and looks! I pray that she will always endeavor to do her best - not necessarily to please us, her parents but her Heavenly Father. I am hoping over the summer holidays she gains a deeper understanding and relationship with God. I will do my best to lead her gently in this direction.

Well, I am going to relax and take it fairly easy today. I'll be able to sit and do some good Bible study today. Cook dinner, do some light housework and then go to the midwife later on.

Too bad it's pouring rain!

Why do I always answer this stupid question?

Are you done having kids? Is this your last one?

To the above-mentioned personal question I always answer a hearty "oh yes, this is the LAST one"!!! What I should say is none of you bees wax, but that's just not me...What if I do want more? What if I want 4 more??? What then? Is there a law against having more than 2 kids?

What make people think they can ask such invasive questions??? I'll never know.

I'm a Prairie Muffin!

http://buriedtreasurebooks.com/PrairieMuffinManifesto.php

Thanking God for my mother-in-law

Ya know...I have to say I'm really blessed here. I know there are so many women out there who have a monster-in-law instead of a mother-in-law. My MIL is truly a blessing. Let me count the ways:

1. She is a godly, God-fear woman. She is not perfect but, she loves her family and will do anything for them. Including me. Not many woman can say that about their MIL.

2. She lives far away. Now before you laugh, let me explain. As much as I love and appreciate her, she can be a little overbearing in person and she talks and gives "advice" a lot. So I love the fact that we can talk on the phone and she doesn't see my eyes rolling or hear my giggling (away from the reciever, of course!)

3. This woman LOVES to shop. Specifically for her grandkids. My girls are her only grandbabies and they - yes all THREE of them get spoiled to death by their "grandma in the States" as they lovingly refer to her. They have no shortage of clothes, shoes for every season and occasion, and dresses for church. I just spoke with her not too long ago and she just had a mini shopping spree for the baby. All I have to say is with all the blue she just bought I really hope this child really is a boy. :-) She wants me to fax her a list of things I need to take back with her to the store. My own mother would *never* do that! This kid will be lucky if he gets an outfit from my mom.

4. She remembers my children's birthdays. She sends them cards, gifts and or money without fail. She is the first to call on their birthdays. I can't say the same for my own mom.

5. She remembers my birthday, our wedding anniversary, mother's day. She tends to gift me with stuff she may think I like (she has pretty good taste!) and at least $100 bucks!

6. She actually likes, loves and appreciates me. She never fails to tell me what a good job I'm doing as a mother. She's not one of those mothers who see their children as infallible, in fact, she is more apt to take my side over my hubby - who is her only son, lol.

7. She is just an all around good person. Again, she is no saint, but she has a good, generous heart and she really loves the Lord, and always encourages me to do the same.

8. Last but, not least is she PRAYS for us. She lifts me, hubby and my kids up before the throne of God in prayer regularly ~ probably daily. That is truly the best gift she could ever give us.

24 weeks and 3 days

I am feeling so huge! It is 35 degrees out and hotter than you know where! LOL!

I had a bad case of cabin fever though and had to get out of the house no matter how it is. Olivia and I went for a walk around "downtown" and browsed. We went to the dollar store, Once Upon a Child and Wendy's for lunch. Then we went to the park for a few minutes. Hubby picked us up and then it was off to the school to pick up Maddie. All in all it was a nice distraction, but I'm glad to be back in my nice air conditioned home.

What Will His Name Be?

I keep going back and forth on this one. I mean, there are names that I like but, there are certain factors that are preventing me from going ahead and saying this is his name. Some of the names I like are:

Nathan - which has been taken by an aquaintance who lives on my street. My girls and her girl play together. She had a baby last September and she was able to gobble up that name before me.

Nathaniel - Love this name, it is pretty much the same as the name above but with a twist, lol. This is the name that I've loved since forever and always thought I'd name my son this, should I ever have one.

Samuel - This name sort of came to me by God. It means "asked of God" which is basically how I came to be pregnant with this little guy. I begged the Lord for him and He blessed me with this child. The significance of the the name mean more than liking the actual name.

Jacob - (do you see a theme here?) I like it mainly because I think it's sounds cute. I like Jake and Jakey for nick-names too.

I don't know. I will really have to seek the Lord for some definite answers on what to do. My husband is fairly easy going with the name thing so far. I will let him have his say though, lol. This will most likely be the only son, born of my womb.

Well I'm 23 weeks pregnant and feeling H-U-G-E!!! I can't imagine getting any bigger but, this is the stage where mom and baby really pack on the chub, so I don't have much choice. I just have to promise myself that I will lose *every* pound gained and then some. I had gained 10 pounds over the Christmas season and got pregnant! So though I've gained about 22 pounds during the pregnacy, it's actually 32 because I'd gained 10 just less than a month before conceiving.

Hubby just came home from his run. Gotta go!!!

It's really real...

I set up the baby's bassinet in my bedroom today. It's so adorable! Brings back a lot of memories too...

Seeing it there though just really hits home to me that it really real, I am having a baby. A baby will be here soon!!!

I just can't wait to meet this little fella...

Been a Long while...

It's been a long while but, praise God I'm here! I've been home since mid December and haven't looked back!

I am pregnant and baby number 4 is due in October!! I am thrilled and pray that God will bless and keep this family in His will.

I'm planning on having my very first homebirth. Home waterbirth to be more specific! I'm so thrilled. I'm seeing a midwifery practice that I love and am really looking forward to meeting this little baby!!!

During our 18 week ultrasound we were told that it looks as though we are having a boy!!! Of course being that I have 3 girls, this is very exciting news! However, the ultrasound technician made sure to let us know that sometimes they can be wrong and that one never really know what they are having until the baby is born.

I'm thrilled to be blogging again, even if no one is reading this!

Nadine