A couple of updates

Well, I noticed it has been a while since I last wrote. I guess there have been some things going on, but mostly just the same stuff.

Grace is now considered full term. So she could arrive any day! And also should not need any medical assistance if born now. That is a comfort to know :-)

At my 36w growth scan, she was 6lbs 8 oz which puts her in the 71st percentile. The doctors are very happy with her size and also with my gestational diabetes control and health in general. Inductions can only be scheduled one week in advance at the hospital I am having Grace at; so it is not officially scheduled yet, but it should be on 11/5 per my last ob appointment. I'm hoping she goes on her own before then.

We also recently attended a baby shower thrown for us by James's clown group. It was so nice of them. I've only met most of them once. They are all very excited for Grace and were very generous in their gifts and time to have a shower.

Speaking of generous gifts, Grace has received more homemade blankets than any other baby I've ever heard of. It's crazy. We so appreciate the time and love people have put into our daughter already. We've received 3 quilts (James's cousin, a former coworker of mine, and one of the clowns--all made amazing quilts) and we've received knit/crocheted blankets from--James's great grandmother (who made extra ones before she past away for future grandchildren), my aunt, a lady who is at the bus stop with James sometimes, and one of James's coworkers. My aunt also made Grace 2 hats, booties, and a sweater. They are all so special to receive. I keep telling my self to take photos of these to post, so...hopefully I'll do that soon.

I'm headed into week 2 of not working. It's nice so far. I'm very tired, so it's nice not to use up all of my energy at work, but then part of me feels like I have enough energy to work, but then I have to remind myself that I only have any energy because I'm not waking up at 6am, going on an hour commute on a bus and walking, and working 8 hour days.....

Well, let's pray that Grace comes quickly and remains healthy. We thank God daily for our miracle baby :-) Who ever thought I'd be 9 months pregnant!! Not me.
And, prayers for my perseverance as I try to get all of the last minute stuff together and the house cleaned for Grace...and for my amazing husband working 2 job and not complaining once.

so busy

Life has gotten a bit busier. I guess James working 2 jobs and me having 3 medical appointments a week will do that to you. My work has also been crazy busy. I am trying to leave instruction manuals and organize everything that I do in a way that others will be able to do it easily in my absence....that is a full time job in itself, but then more work keeps pouring in. It's like the students knew I was down to my final weeks and decided to make it interesting. But, this upcoming week is my last week! I am praying that I'll be able to leave things organized.

All of Grace's appointments have been going well. They are a little time consuming, but it's so nice to get to hear her heart beat 3 times a week--and 2 of those times are for atleast 45 minutes. I am always happy for the reassurances that all is well.
This upcoming Friday we have our next growth ultra sound and meet again with the maternal fetal medicine specialist. We are excited to hear what he has to say and also very interested in how big Ms. Grace has gotten. I'm thinking she's going to be around 7lbs at this point.

I have contracted a bit of a cold. It sort of stinks because I was already feeling a bit rundown and tired....and now I'm very rundown and very tired. I'm hoping it passes soon. Getting into a comfortable sleep position is near impossible at this point as well too...and my hips hurt. But, I'm so excited to be having Grace soon and feel so blessed that God gave us this miracle pregnancy...so when you reflect on it, it's hard to complain :-) I am looking forward to a couple of weeks or relaxation and some little things that need to be done to prepare for Grace's arrival.

God is good!