Dear God

Dear God,

This has been my prayer over and over again! As I lay awake at night I get lots of prayer time in. :-)

I pray for patience as I wait for this baby to arrive.

I pray for positive, peaceful thoughts as I prepare my mind for the labor that is ahead.

I pray for strength as my body goes through labor and delivery.

I pray for my husband, that he may be able to support and help me through the process.

I pray for Camber. I pray that he will understand and accept his new little sibling.

I pray for our family of four. I pray that we adjust to all the changes.

I pray to thank you God, for the family you have blessed me with.  I will do everything in my power to protect and love them!


How Far Along: 38 Weeks
Sleep: Same! It is pretty hit or miss.  I sleep for a few hours before having to go to the bathroom.  I usually fall back asleep pretty quick, but sometimes my mind wanders.  And the tossing and turning-oh what a process!
Best Moment of the Week: Savoring my spring break with Camber. He made me laugh more times than I can count and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute with him!
Miss Anything?: Being able to put my shoes on!
Food Cravings: Nothing really!
Labor Signs: Not really, but hoping to be getting closer.
Gender: Camber says "boy" every single time! I still think girl, although I have had a few boy dreams. I am just so excited to find out.
Looking Forward To: Having this baby!!

Sometimes I think Camber looks just like Doug, but sometimes I think he looks like me too!

Camber had a fever and cough last week.  I stayed home with him and enjoyed lots of snuggles while he recuperated. 

Camber snuggling with my baby belly while he was sick. 

Playing with the girls and Bane over spring break. 

Thank Goodness Aunt Lori took Camber up. He was terrified. 

He loved it once he tried it!

Breakfast with my boys

He loves his Daddy!

37 weeks with Baby #2

38 weeks!

36 Weeks...Almost There

   We have had some really busy weekends!

   Valentine's Day weekend Doug and I had a wonderful date day: spent at a birth class, a movie, and dinner (1.5 hours away in Bethany Missouri).  Doug and I were able to chat and hang out with was so nice, although we missed our Stinky!

   We went to Omaha to see Grant and Alison (and of course their daughter Eve) and had so much fun. We stayed at the hotel that had a water park and I think Camber and Eve went down the small water slide 1,000 times. They also had tickets to the circus and the kids loved all the attractions.

   Last weekend, Camber and I ran some errands.  He was so cute picking out a present for Carly Moe's birthday and then got his haircut. He helped me pick out a new shirt and shoes for our family pictures.  Not sure I should be taking fashion advice from a 3 year old boy, but when he says "Mama, I like that shirt. So pretty," you can't pass it up!  We then had family pictures and Camber started out with the biggest grumpy face ever!  He eventually got comfortable and ended up with some adorable smiles and even kissed my belly for a picture.  I can't wait to see the finished products.

  I had my 36 week appointment on Thursday and was measuring big so they decided to a growth scan by ultrasound. They found that the baby's head is measuring right on track and his/her tummy and legs are about a week big.

How Far Along: 36 Weeks
Sleep: It has definitely been hit or miss.  Some nights I sleep a couple hours straight before tossing and turning every hour. Some nights its tossing and turning every 20 minutes.  My hips get so sore from having to sleep on my side.
Best Moment of the Week: Not necessarily just this week, but I am trying to soak up all the time I can with Camber as just a mama of one for now.  I keep thinking about how this is going to change his world, so I am trying to make the best of our time as a small family of three.
Miss Anything?: Seeing my toes, the ease of putting shoes on, having energy, and I really miss some of my normal shoes, as my feet have swollen/grown enough that I only have a couple of options.
Food Cravings: I don't have major cravings, but the other night I really wanted some cold, pulpy orange juice.  I also really wanted some monkey bread (thanks Mom for making me some!)
Labor Signs: A few Braxton Hicks here and there, but nothing to get too excited about.
Gender: I have been sure it's a girl the entire pregnancy.  I am not dumb enough to think it couldn't be a boy, but I will be seriously shocked if it's a boy.  Either way we have names set in stone and ready to go.  I am just getting so excited to meet this baby. Girl or Boy I just want to see what he/she looks like and acts like!
Looking Forward To: Parent-teacher conferences and spring break! Only a week of school left before spring break. And then it's baby time!!

36 weeks with Baby #2

36 weeks with Camber (left) and Baby Taylor #2 (right)