I had my 37 week appointment today. I think I met the last doctor of my practice that could possibly deliver me. Loved her!!! She was so sweet. Anyway, my blood pressure was 117/79 and that is good, so I am very happy with that. I am dilated to almost 2 cm (I know that really means nothing considering the baby is 51% Brian's she will come when she is good and ready...smile). I measured right on target and Sadie's heartbeat was fine.
I had some concerns about my back cramping and she gave me some remedies for relieving that pain but she also said it could be back labor. I don't know what it is but it is different from the normal achy back pain I have had all along with this pregnancy and when I was pregnant with Mili. I know every baby is different so you really can't compare one delivery to another.
Hope you enjoy the pictures of Sadie, Mili, Brian and Me!!!
During my bible study time this morning I ran across this verse and wanted to share it. Hebrews 11:6 NIV And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exsists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
Did God really create the Earth?
Beth Moore stated some things about this book that I also wanted to share.
The authors John Clayton and Nils Jansma talk about the statics involved in a planet just becoming a planet.
Being in the right kind of galaxy 1 in 100 Being in the right place in the galaxy 1 in 150 Having the right kind of star 1 in 1,000 Being in the right distance from the star 1 in 10 Having the proper planetary spin 1 in 10 Having the proper planetary tilt 1 in 10 Having comet-sweeping planets 1 in 40 Not being near a black hole 1 in 250 Having a large solitary moon 1 in 10 Possessing a magnetic field capable of shielding 1 in 10
Total odds 1 in 150,000,000,000,000,000
Clayton states, "If I offered you a billion dollars (tax free) to jump out of an airplane at 10,000 feet without a parachute, with the proviso that you had to live to collect it, would you accept the offer? Not if you were in your right mind. Obviously, the odds of survival are much too small for any rational person to accept. Yet the odds of there being an 'accidental' planet hospitable for life using only the few parametes we have considered are 15 billion times less likely than surviving a free-fall from an airplane."
John Clayton is a scientist and former second- generation atheist who "came to believe in God while attempting to prove that the Bible contradicts known scientific fact. Instead of disproving the Bible, he found it to be absolutely reliable."
All I can say is WOW!!! I am so in AWE of what God can do in ANYONE'S life. Pastor Tim said something in his message on Sunday that also made me think of this kind of conversion. "If Jesus changed MY heart, why can't he change THEIR (whoever you hope will find a relationship with Jesus) heart."
This YouTube clip is of a group of people using white gloves and black lights to put pictures to the song by Casting Crowns "Who Am I" Hope you enjoy it...I sure did!!!
Friday night we went on our normally "date" to Sam's. Since we both ate a late lunch we didn't eat our pizza there we just ordered a whole one to bring home. I also wanted to go to Sam's because I was not feeling well and wanted to check my blood pressure. My blood pressure was 137/79. That is still ok for now. I am interested in seeing what it is at my appointment on Wednesday. We got a few things and were on our way home (I was very tired).
Brian had to go back to work late Friday night. He also had to work Saturday for a couple of hours and Sunday night. I don't know how much I will see him this week because he will still have time at the machine that he is working on through this week. From what I understand if you don't use that time on the machine, you lose it. Well I think his group is making good use of the time....smile.
On Saturday, we went to the playground on campus at about 9:00 am and by 10:00 it was too hot to stay and play. Mili enjoys the playground so much and this time there were three other kids that came up to play. We were the first ones there and each child that came up Mili went up to them and said, "Hi, I'm Mimi". She is so friendly but can also be so bossy. She would then tell them to come on and slide down with her. The funny thing is that all of the kids followed her (I hope that means that she will be a leader instead of a follower). She even had a four year old boy doing everything she told him to do (a little scary...smile).
After leaving the playground we relaxed and played at home. Brian went to work and Mili and I napped. After Brian came home we went to Red Lobster to eat for our anniversary. Mili was an angel at the restaurant. She ate all my mashed potatoes but I didn't mind since I was having crab legs (yum yum). Mili colored and was very content the whole time we were there. We then went to Target for a few things and then came home.
Sunday was an excellent worship day for us. Brian was on praise team but I didn't have any service to do this week so it was a relaxing, spirit filled day for me. We had the Lord's Supper and I always enjoy when I get to partake in that (especially with Brian). When Brian is on praise team we go to church early for practice and Mili will ask ten thousand times when she can go to class. She loves her class and her friends at church. She is learning so much about Jesus. Most importantly that he loves her. It was a great day.
(Please forgive the quality of the pictures but I took a picture of a picture because we don't have a scanner)
I cheated....I copied most of this from my 2006 post on our Anniversary but it says everything I want to say.
Eleven years ago today was a wild and crazy day for us. In all the business, Brian's main concern was to find my pantyhose before I stroked out (although I was willing to go down the aisle barefoot). He was successful in doing so and I have loved him ever since. That night was so great (even though it was 100 degrees in the church because we (Alice) didn't want the AC to blow out the candles). Another great memory from our wedding day was me screaming as I frolicked around (sisters and best friend trailing with my train) as I run from a wasp. Dad was trying to kill it (he is allergic). I was worried about him getting stung and swelling up so I was screaming about the wasp and screaming at my dad to leave it alone. He was just trying to protect me (I understand now that I am a mommy). My wedding coordinator (one of my best friends) busts out of the door of the church saying "shhhhhhh" they can hear you in the church. What a great day. Wow....time has gone by so fast.
We have had such a great time growing together. We got our first dose of reality when we were kicked out of our rental home six months after being married (not for anything we had done, the landlord was getting a divorce and needed her place back to live in). We didn't have the money to move and our only dependable car was in the shop. This chaos happened during our first Christmas (all decorations had just gone up and then we had to take them back down). Brian and I grew so much during this time in our lives and I would not change it for the world. It all worked out for the best in the long run. We got to move during Christmas break (we were both full time college students when we got married). We moved to Benton and later I would be five minutes from my job as a public school interpreter (can't get any better than that).
We have supported each other through many things such as our first experience flying (to San Francisco of all places, talking about a culture shock), moving several times, graduating college (and PhD), several job changes, separation from our family and friends, traveling many miles from home to find a home for us with a ten week old baby, finding a new church (something we have never had to do in all our lives) and most importantly the birth of Mili. Now going through another pregnancy and another birth. When we are together we are unstoppable. There is nothing we can't do when we stand side by side (with God, of course). I would follow Brian anywhere, even to Africa (inside joke for those of you that know) and live in a tent if I had to.
After Mili was born I realized I loved Brian even more (I didn't think that was possible). When I look at Mili I see part of Brian and I love that. It is like having part of Brian home with me all day (I am sure when she starts to act up like Brian, I will think twice about that statement...just kidding sweetie).
This morning I woke up to the smell of pancakes. Brian brought me pancakes in bed and did everything for Mili this morning. The top pancake was smaller than the others and was hand made into a heart. It was perfect. Then I received this wonderful poem from him as well......
Merely A Moon The moon on it own is void of light Yet it glimmers through the depths of the night People remark of its greatness and often forget There is a torch much greater from which it is lit The giver of life, a glorious globe of flame Powerful and mighty, yet willing to share its flame Much like you a wonderful mother and amazing wife In great love through much pain a great giver of life Beautiful and talented you are much greater than me For I am just a reflection of your magnificent glory So today I thank you for always burning so bright For I am merely a moon dependent on your light
The tears were flowing by the time I finished this masterpiece. I love Brian so much and can't even remember much of my life without him. September 4th we will be together for 19 years. I am glad God picked Brian for me. I don't deserve such a great guy who is always thinking of his family first. He is a great provider, husband, father, and my best friend. It helps that he has these cute dimples and great big brown eyes with long black eyelashes.
I also got strict instructions to go get my Manicure and Pedicure. Yippee, happy hands and feet.
Here are some of my favorite pictures of me and Brian. We are determined to enjoy the beach in the rain with a tarp over our heads (we could still hear the ocean, if we couldn't see it). See...everything is fun with Brian...even rain at the beach.
The second one is before we went out to eat seafood(my favorite). We took both of these pictures ourselves.
My 36 weeks doctor's appointment was this morning. Everything is on target. My blood pressure was 110/82 and I gained 3 lbs. this last week. I am 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced.
I'm hoping that since we have had to stop contractions twice that I am not delayed until after my due date. That would not be good for anyone.
I am starting to feel the sleepless nights now. I can't get comfortable sitting or laying and I sure don't want to stand for very long. I tend to get winded coming up the stairs now and become very tired easily. Now that I feel like I can be out and about because we are at 36 weeks, I don't feel like doing anything. Although you couldn't tell by my day yesterday that I didn't feel like doing anything.
Yesterday I did two loads of laundry, changed sheets, cleaned the kitchen floor on my hands and knees, cooked BBQ chicken, fried potatoes, and green beans on top of my daily routine of taking care of Mili, working, and doing my bible study. I guess I used all my energy yesterday.
Thanks so much for the prayers this past week. Please keep praying that we will make it to next Tuesday (37 weeks). I would feel much better if Sadie comes after she is considered full term. After 37 weeks, any day is game for me.
