Am I missing anything ladies?

Lord willing, and the creek don't rise, I will be at the Lakeside birthing center when our Logan is born. I am so looking forward to NOT being in a hospital this time. my last birth experience wasn't so great, and I am hoping this will be better! Don't worry, I'm not expecting it to miraculously not hurt or something, just be more calm and less hospital nurse telling me what to do. So today I was thinking about what we took to the hospital with us for KayLynn. And, truthfully I can't really remember what we took and what was helpful. I do remember that we didn't bring diapers, and thankfully the hospital provided everything she needed till we left, but probably this time I am going to have to think about such things! in some ways it's a lot less prep going to the birthday center because I'm just going there to have her...not to stay! So, what I am thinking is that I will need a clean change of clothes, and Logan will need the typical diaper bag stuff (diapers, wipes, clothes to go home in)...I will also have to install the infant car seat at some point, but am I missing anything? It seems like so little prep for such a huge addition...like I should be doing something else... I just read this article and thought this quote so perfect for how I have been feeling... "When my first child was born, everything about my daily life was different. It felt like I had knocked the house down to its foundation and rebuilt it. When my second child was born, it was like we’d rearranged the furniture. Yes, there were added logistical challenges with two, but the feeling of being in uncharted territory was gone." That's kinda how I feel. I feel like this child should take more planning and getting ready for than he does!

Sorry - no Pics, just begging for Prayer

I know that many of you have been faithful in praying for my family (most importantly for me to be home with KayLynn).  I just wanted to give an update.

Max and I are still planning and working towards me being off by the end of July this year.  We have 2 major stumbling blocks in our way right now.  One is changing our health insurance coverage, which is through my job and will most likely being taken care of as soon as my next surgery is done (end of May).  The other issue is our mortgage.  We are going to be at the bank on Friday to see what can be done, and are praying that the Lord will grease the wheels and that our faithfulness will pay off.  We are not looking for a handout - just a smaller interest rate!

The Lord has been gracious to allow us to fix several problems (real - not cosmetic) in our home - we were able to do an overhaul on both the electric and the plumbing. This is a huge blessing and has made our home a safer place.  And now it is almost up-to-code!  We still can't open our windows - but that is less important than me being home.

One thing that we would like to happen before I am home is for Max to get permanent status at work.  It would give us further stability which we like.  However, we are convinced that we need to take this leap of faith regardless of his job status - neither of us are good at leaping!  Please pray as there are some rumors that this might happen soon - but you know the government... 

Thank you again for your prayers in this matter.  I know that you know it is my heart's desire to be at home with my munchkin and everyday closer to July gets a little bit harder.  I will keep you updated if anything changes - but be assured that if these things happen sooner (or Max gets permanent) I will be shouting it from the roof tops!

My Sisters Shower

Well, we had my sister's shower (forever ago) and here are just a few pics

 Andrea helped me decorate the cake

 My grandmother made these center pieces (notice the real pickls and if you look closely those pink puff balls are on ice cream cones) and I decorated with ice cream and jars of pickles, it turned out very well.

 The cake

My sister got lots of loot and is set now to welcome baby Jack into the family in just a few short months..

Snow

I prayed for a snow storm, but God gave us snow sprinkles. I really want a snow storm - tonight would work well too!! I want one of those storms that keeps you all stuck at home, with no where to go, unless your feet can take you there. I would relish some fun family time with Max and KayLynn, but apparently not yet. I guess I should look on the bright side. Max and I had Thankgiving off together, and we will get Christmas off together as well. The Lord knows just how long we can stay sane without eachother and then he gives us a day off together (of course, he has more faith in us than we do!).

All that to say, Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow...

Expectations of Joy

Well, after reading my favorite blogs, there are more "things to come", I am excited about. My newest thing to be excited about is that I will get to hear all of the words that she says incorrectly. Michael (my brother) used to call windshield wipers, "witch wipers". Cousin Joey thinks every thing is so cute, or so cool... cousin Jonah is mimicking his mother. A little boy that I used to nanny always asked for peanut butter and dread! I was so sad when that last little thing was gone, because it meant he was a big kid. I am looking forward to those word with KayLynn. The words that show shes still my little girl - but growing up so fast!

Max's newest expectation of joy is getting to see the look on my face when I see KayLynn for the first time. He is pretty sure that just that look will make all the spoiling of me that he has done, worth it!! Don't I have a wonderful husband??

On another note...

I'm thinking that maybe KayLynn is going to be a sports fan. I am pretty sure that she was doing the wave in my belly yesterday. I had my laptop on my lap, and she kept doing this rolling over motion, that would cause my computer to bounce forward - needless to say, we - first timers - found it pretty fun to watch.

10 (+/-) weeks and counting...

What to do with myself?!?! Max and I are getting more used to me not sleeping, it basically just means that I nap when I can - when I am not at work or at school. However, this also means that my husband has almost no wife at all. You know the helpless feeling of watching someone be sick? The feeling that you just wish you could make it better? Well, in my few short moments of married life, I have learned that this feeling is a million times worse when you are a man. Because, of course, they have to fix it! Well, I hate watching Max, watch me, be uncomfortable. He probably asks me thirty times an evening, if I am OK. But I try to patiently assure my husband that I am going to make it and there is nothing he can do to make it better. I almost (ALMOST) feel worse for him. Of course, I get lots of back and foot massages, because he feels that is something he CAN do to ease the discomfort!

I do praise the Lord daily that even though pregnancy is not thrilling every second, we have not had a single concern as far as KayLynn's health. And I would gladly go through any of the discomfort or sickness for the full nine months to always have that true.

Max and I have started talking about the things that we "can't wait for." One of the things that I am looking forward to is seeing this tiny little one in my husbands large arms. He is looking forward to actually getting to see the little arms and legs kicking around that he's been feeling in my belly. Well, only a few weeks left to wait.