Coates Life

7/29 photo shoot at Grandma's house

2008-07-30T13:30:00.001-07:00

Hangin' with Poppi

I'm showing you what 23 inches looks like!

Being a ham

Is that lunch?

Trip to Va

2008-07-30T13:22:00.000-07:00

We went to see Steph and Tony in Va last weekend. As usual we had a great time! Emma Grace stayed with Grammie Kathy (Steph's mom) on Saturday night so we could go to the Rascal Flats concert.

Here is Emma Grace with Aunt Steph & Uncle Tony

Steph and I met Mandy for lunch and this is Emma Grace and Mandy's little guy Christopher. I think Christopher was enamored by Emma Grace's cuteness, b/c he kept staring at her! I'm sure she'll have that effect on all the boys! :) ha!!

And then of course there was Emma Grace and Tucker~

More Cheerleading!

2008-07-18T05:51:00.001-07:00

So a few weeks ago I caught Emma Grace practicing cheerleading motions... :) ha ha- Anyway yesterday, she and grandma had a photo shoot and she was working on her new cheer....

LET'S

GO

MONARCHS!

See... future cheerleader! Already making up cheers :)

10 weeks old!

2008-07-14T08:01:00.001-07:00

Possibly the sweetest pic ever! Nothing better than the love of a child and your dog~

Feeling Zeus's kisses for the first time

Emma Grace's 9th week

2008-07-14T07:41:00.001-07:00

I'm 2 months old!

2008-07-08T05:55:00.001-07:00

I love to play in my play yard now! I can even hit the rattle!

4th of July weekend!

2008-07-06T05:14:00.001-07:00

Emma Grace in the outfit Aunt Stephie bought her!

Relaxin with Uncle Jarrod

Laughing with Aunt Calli

Sitting with Grandma

July 5th with Aunt Hanni

2008-07-03T05:43:00.000-07:00

My mom thinks these pants look like 60's bell bottoms. I think they're kind of groovy!

8 weeks old

2008-07-01T06:16:00.000-07:00

Hello world! :)

John 3:16

2008-07-01T06:09:00.000-07:00

Sunday we had a guest speaker at church and he was talking about generosity. He referenced John 3:16, probably one of the most widely known bible verses, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only son.." Now I've heard this verse a zillion times and have believed it since I was a small child. I believe God gave his only son. But when I heard that verse on Sunday, it made an impact on me like it never has. Now that I have my own child, I understand differently the kind of SACRIFICE God did for us! Sorry, but I'd never sacrifice Emma Grace for a bunch of worthless sinners such as us! But God did! He gave his only child for me and for you, "...that if we believe in him, we might have eternal life". John 3:16

Amazing! Thank you God today for sacrificing your only son Jesus, so that I can be forgiven and live eternally with you~

WHATEVER

2008-07-01T06:05:00.000-07:00

I am so sure! That I just called the county Animal Protection b/c there is a stray dog lingering around and when I went to shew it away it was growling and barking at me. So I am describing the dog to the man on the phone and telling him that I think it might be aggressive, it's been here about a week and that there is small children in our neighborhood, plus it's driving my dog nuts. He says, well we'll try to get someone out there but if we can't catch it, it's doesn't sound like it's a problem. I said why? He said (all sarcastically) "well we've waited a week and a half to call, haven't we?" I said, excuse me? What does that have to do with anything? He said, well if it's been there that long it must not be causing you too much problems. I said, Whatever! And hung up on him.

Does it sound like someone just doesn't want to get off their lazy butt and DO THEIR JOB!!!! UM YES!

Friday

2008-06-28T07:22:00.000-07:00

So happy to have a clean diaper!

So this little outfit was mine when I was Emma Grace's age! My mom saved it b/c it was her favorite. Yesterday we put it on my little girl!

I'm a happy girl!

2008-06-27T07:14:00.000-07:00

I love my aunt Hannie

2008-06-27T07:13:00.000-07:00

7 weeks old

2008-06-25T09:28:00.001-07:00

I'm 6 weeks old!

2008-06-17T05:29:00.000-07:00

Father's Day

2008-06-17T05:28:00.001-07:00

Emma Grace and Daddy

My new red outfit

2008-06-17T05:25:00.000-07:00

I'm already practicing my cheerleading motions!

2008-06-13T06:43:00.000-07:00

Wow- I haven't posted since June 2nd? It's the 13th! That's b/c we've been very busy. Last weekend we went up to VA for my brother's graduation from medical school. Then left from there Sat. and drove to the beach until Tuesday! So here are some pics from the weekend and beach. Miss Emma Grace is 5 weeks old!

Kisses for my mommy

2008-06-02T17:59:00.001-07:00

I'm 4 weeks old!

2008-06-02T17:57:00.001-07:00

More pics from aunt Brandy's house

2008-05-30T17:08:00.001-07:00

My afternoon at Aunt Brandy's house

2008-05-30T17:02:00.001-07:00

Some updated photos from May 29th

2008-05-30T14:07:00.000-07:00

I'm 18 days old!

2008-05-23T05:27:00.000-07:00

Hilarious!

2008-05-18T09:52:00.001-07:00

Okay, so I'm about to post something not related to my daughter! Imagine that!!!

I got this in an email and thought it was totally worth sharing. Enjoy~

DOG DIARY

8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!

9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!

9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!

10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!

12:00 PM - Lunch! My favorite thing!

1:00 PM - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!

3:00 PM - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!

5:00 PM - Milk bones! My favorite thing!

7:00 PM - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!

8:00 PM - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!

11:00 PM - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

CAT DIARY

Day 983 of my captivity.

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.

They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry
nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat
something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape.

In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would
strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they
merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am.

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary
confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food.
I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means,
and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving
around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches.

The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than
willing to return. He is obviously retarded.

I'm coming to life...

2008-05-08T14:32:00.000-07:00

all this picture taking is making me sleepy

look at me

2008-05-07T16:24:00.001-07:00

Bradley and Baby

2008-05-07T15:59:00.001-07:00

Daddy and Me- not that we forgot to post a pic of him, but we did

officially 48 hrs old

2008-05-07T12:37:00.000-07:00

wow Aunt Hannie is such a good photographer of Emma Grace

Danny Coates Family

2008-05-07T08:47:00.000-07:00

Mee-ah and Emma Grace

GranDanny and Emma Grace

Aunt Brandy and Emma Grace

EGG's pictures

2008-05-07T08:35:00.001-07:00

i think we will be seeing this tongue out face ALOT!!!!

EGG and Emma Grace

Aunt Hannie and Emma Grace

Daddi-O, Papi, Old Man... Grandpa Rapalje's official name hasnt been determined yet.... Proud Grandpa will do for now

My first modeling session

2008-05-06T13:50:00.000-07:00

mommy and me

2008-05-06T13:40:00.000-07:00

Emma Grace is officially 24 hours old. She must have had a hard day with all the attention yesterday so today all she has done was sleep. She looks more amazing everytime I look at her. Her skin is perfect and her color is a nice pink color. She likes to be held tight and rocked. Great Aunt Kristin and Great Uncle Rick came to visit, then Great Uncle Mike came to see Emma Grace. Both Grandparents have visited and Aunt Hannie has been here all day. Surprisingly Daddy has been gone since 230- getting necessities from the house for me and Emma Grace. Im sure he is dying to get back to his precious girl.

Updated pics

2008-05-06T10:50:00.001-07:00

Baby pics

2008-05-05T16:51:00.001-07:00

Our little princess....

Emma Grace

2008-05-05T12:05:00.001-07:00

Hey guys thanks for being patient with us. Emma Grace is like her mother, on her own schedule, but anyway she's here. 7 lbs 15 ounces and 21 inches long. I'm just happy that she looks like Sarah. Photos will follow shortly as soon as get settled in our new room.. God is good!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Emma Grace is here!!!!!

2008-05-05T11:34:00.000-07:00

C section it is....

2008-05-05T09:50:00.000-07:00

so after long anticipation and no changes Dr Martin decided along with Sarah and Bradley that a c section is the way to go. no sense in continuing to labor with no affect. Luckily the OR isnt too busy today so they were able to schedule the C section for 1:30 pm. Sarah is now nervous but happy. The doctors are discussing the procedure with her right now. The nurses have been very nice and informative.
Please say a quick prayer that all goes well before, during and after for Sarah and of course Emma Grace...

talk to everyone around 2:30 with Baby News

11am

2008-05-05T08:13:00.001-07:00

Nothing has really changed, the pitocin has been increased. Sarahs contractions are still coming- more frequently. She hasnt gotten any more pain medication. Sarah didnt really like the way it made her feel.
Karla and Hannah arrived around 10am... so now we are sitting around waiting.... and waiting....and waiting...

keep her in your prayers... also pray that Sarahs hunger feeling will go away as she isnt able to eat anything except clear liquids... guess the post baby diet is starting early.

Still Here.

2008-05-05T04:36:00.001-07:00

Well after a night of contracting, and a painful morning without pitocin, the doctors can't decide whether or not to officially induce. Still not a lot of progression in the cervix. I have learned that Stadol works pretty well. It's a pain medication, and right now, it's working. More info in a couple of hours. Oh, the clock on this blog isn't right. It's 740 now. BDC

Starting Soon!!

2008-05-05T02:34:00.000-07:00

Sarah was just taken off the Cervidel after about six hours of it, and they will start the pitocin around 600 (540 now). Everything is going just fine, except her comfort level is declining a bit. I guess it's really time for Emma Grace to show. Maybe we'll have good news soon.

At Rex finally!!!!

2008-05-04T18:03:00.000-07:00

We're here finally, and the process has begun. Sarah will receive Cervidel a little later, and they will induce tomorrow morning. Everybody pray it all goes well. We're certain it will because Emma Grace is a miracle from God, and He will coach us through the whole process. God is good. BTW this is my first blog ever!!!!!!

Waiting on the call...

2008-05-04T15:57:00.000-07:00

It seems all I'm doing lately is waiting. All my friends with kid's say this is the easiest part. But I'm not sure. So it's about 7pm Sunday night. We are waiting on the hospital to call us to tell us to come in to start the cervadil *(sp?). My doc said if they haven't called by 8 to call them. I'm so anxious, I'm getting ready to call now!!

I don't really feel nervous- surprisingly. Just anxious. Anxious for it to be over and to hold my little girl. I wish I could fast fwd. through this whole bit and stop where I have just given birth and she's in my arms!

Hopefully next time I post I'm either a mom OR I'm passing time with an epidural in and a baby on her way out!

We have a date!

2008-05-03T04:56:00.000-07:00

Went back to the doctor yesterday. First we had another ultrasound. Everything still looks really good. Baby is still doing fine. And yes, she's still a girl! :) I asked the u-tech to look again and make sure Emma Grace hadn't grown any boy parts. She laughed, but checked and was like, oh no- those are definitely girl parts!!! Thee u-tech did an estimated birth weight...... 7lbs. 15 oz!!! Holy moly! Then they said, well give or take 15 oz. So she's either between 7 or 9 lbs. Nice "estimate"! Hope she's not closer to 9- I'm never getting her out if she is! The doctor checked me again and I still haven't made any progress.

So, they will admit me on Sunday night and begin administering some drug that starts with a c. Can't remember the name. Then Monday morning begin the actual inducing using potocin (sp). So baby on Monday? Maybe?! Hopefully not Tuesday! :) Either way- she's coming out soon and I at least have an end date in sight!

FOR STEPH

2008-05-01T05:35:00.000-07:00

Happy Anniversary!! I was thinking this morning as I got up- wouldn't it be cool if Emma Grace shared Steph's special day?! Maybe.... day's not over with yet :)

The last 24 hours

2008-04-29T11:29:00.000-07:00

I started having contractions last night around 8pm. For about 3 hours they were 20 minutes apart. Then they went to around 10 minutes apart. By 8 am this morning I decided to call my doctor and see if they could check me. They told me to come on in. So Bradley and I went with my hospital bag (just in case) to the doc. Doctor checked me- AND STILL NOT DIALATED! I mean seriously- what the heck were those contractions for? She said I am having contractions, they are just not dialating my cervix. She "helped me out" a little bit and then we did a u-sound to measure fluid. That was good and normal. Then had a nonstress test for baby. That was good and little girl's heart rate is fine. She's not in distress.

I was supposed to have an appt. tomorrow- but they did everything today. I go back Friday again for the same round of tests. I am officially scheduled to be induced on Monday, May 5th. If on Friday nothing has changed, they will admit me Sunday and induce then.

Un-freaking-believable!!!!

Walking is not working!

2008-04-27T05:14:00.000-07:00

Everyone is telling me to walk- "you need to walk to get that baby out." So yesterday it was an absolutely beautiful day and I said to Bradley that I wanted to go walking somewhere. I suggested we go have lunch at this great pizza place near State's campus and then walk around campus or walk Hillsboro Street. So we ate some good lunch, but Bradley didn't want to walk there. He suggested Umstead Park. I was game. As we're driving over there we stopped to look at some houses our friend just finished and walked that neighborhood. By now it's like 3:00 and 88 degrees. It was VERY hot! At least for an overdue pregnant woman! I was sweating and huffin and puffin and said to Bradley, I cannot walk Umstead park. So we drove over to Crabtree and walked the mall instead! Afterward we stopped at Cold Stone and I had the best Mango smoothie! YUMMY~!

All of that to say...... little girl STILL didn't try and make her presence yesterday!

Come and Gone

2008-04-26T05:38:00.000-07:00

Well Emma Grace missed her due date :) Her lease was up yesterday (as my brother states it). Guess she's going to have to pay extra rent....

I noticed I wrote on Apr. 20th that waiting was so hard. Hmf! 6 days later- it's even better :) The anticipation of could this be the hour? Could this be the day? The night? It's overwhelming.

Maybe today will be the day........

Waiting is so hard

2008-04-20T04:57:00.000-07:00

I honestly don't know which is harder....... Waiting 2 1/2 years to get pregnant or Waiting for this little girl to come!!!!!! I mean obviously, looking back it was harder and required more patience waiting on the Lord to give us this child... b/c I wasn't sure it would ever happen. I know she's coming out sooner than later.... but it's so hard WAITING! I mean, it's consuming me, "will this be the day?" "Will this be the hour?" AAAH!!!! Good thing I'm not working, b/c it's all I can think about and that would not be fair to my clients!

Last night I was having some pains, some crampy feelings, and I was like, oh? this might be the start of something. Nope- all went away. This morning feeling normal and Emma Grace is awake, but obviously content to be in there.

Oh my word

2008-04-19T06:36:00.000-07:00

I NEVER thought I'd get to this point...... Less than a week until my due date! 6 Days in fact! WILL SHE EVER GET HERE???!!!

Not time yet....

2008-04-16T15:34:00.001-07:00

Today I had my 39 week appt. Little girl has not decided to make any progress on coming out and meeting us! I asked the doctor if he could do anything to help me out. He said sure, I can do such and such if your cervix is opened a little. Oh but no- it wasn't- not even a little!!!! So he says, I'll see ya next week :) Good grief!!! :) Patience Sarah- I have to keep telling myself this. I'M SO READY TO MEET HER! Doesn't she know her room is ready for her now? ha ha~

Naughty Dog

2008-04-11T04:49:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, I came home for a bit between clients purposely to let Zeus out b/c he'd been home for about 5 hours. These days, he's not used to being home that long by himself. So I felt bad and came home to let him out. We went outside and I threw the ball for him and he took off into the woods. I called for him, he didn't come back. So I said, forget it, he'll come back when he's ready. I went inside. Fifteen minutes later he's still not back. So I had to get the leash and go find him.

As I'm walking to the cul de sac behind my house, which is a pretty good walk, and calling for him, out he comes from the woods..... COVERED from head to toe in black mud!!!!! I almost killed him. Literally. I wanted to beat the life out of him. I had to spray him down. It's pretty difficult hosing a dog off when you're about to pop and can't bend over. Needless to say, I'm sure my bp was elevated :)

Naughty dog.....

38 weeks

2008-04-09T17:00:00.000-07:00

My doc. appt. went well. AND... lo and behold- the doctor helped me sit up from the table! Go figure- then I realized- I had a male doctor today- the FEMALE doctors are the ones that don't help! What's up with that?! Must be a feminist thing. I have the male doc. again next week- so I'm doing some personal research now. Wonder if he'll help me then too?

Anyway- appt. went well. Baby's healthy, I'm apparently still healthy (just fat) but healthy. :) Next week's appt. is the 16th, but I won't be making that appt. b/c Emma Grace is making her appearance on the 15th! :)

2008-04-08T06:00:00.000-07:00

Everyone start sending Emma Grace telepathic messages..... tell her it's TIME to come meet us!!!! :)

For Hannah

2008-04-06T12:12:00.001-07:00

Per your request :)

QUIT GAWKING!!!

2008-04-05T12:56:00.000-07:00

Seriously, I'm getting tired of the staring. I told Bradley today that I might stay in the house until I have this baby! HAVE PEOPLE NEVER SEEN A PREGNANT GIRL BEFORE? I understand that I'm short, and I agree I look like I swallowed an oversized basketball...but do we have to GAWK? Last night we're at the Hurricane's game, and some chic says to her husband as I walk by, oh my god, did you see that lady's belly? Then today, we're at Moe's and there is a table consisting of an older couple and probably their adult children. They weren't even trying to be inconspicuous... they were full on STARING. ALL FOUR OF THEM! Bradley says to me, I'm going to start asking what people are looking at. I know I'm not exaggerating this, b/c even my husband recognizes it!

Praise God!

2008-04-04T09:22:00.000-07:00

Just an update on Tricia Her double lung transplant surgery so far has been successful. She made it through the surgery, Praise Jesus! And now is on the road to recovery. Her husband even posted on his blog that they had her walking?!!! Amazing- the transplant is equivalent to getting in a severe car accident and they have her walking already? Amazing...
Please continue to pray for Tricia's recovery and for Nate (her husband) as he watches and waits.

Prayer needed for a friend of a friend

2008-04-02T16:54:00.001-07:00

If you read this post anytime soon, please be in prayer for Tricia Lawrenson. She is undergoing a double lung transplant right now as I type!!!! You can visit their blog at www.cfhusband.blogspot.com.

I know of this family through my friend Patience. Tricia has cystic fibrosis and had a child at 24 weeks. Baby Gwenyth is doing great and Tricia was waiting for the transplant since before she got pregnant. Now it is finally happening for them! Their story is amazing~ take some time to read up on it.

Biggest Pregnancy Pet Peeve

2008-04-02T16:32:00.000-07:00

Okay, I have decided my biggest pregnancy pet peeve. And it has nothing to do with being fat, swollen or clumsy, not being able to breath, sleep lying down, or drive comfortably. No- my pet peeve is when you lie down on the exam table and after the doc checks you and says, okay you can get up and he/she turns his back on you to chart. NO ONE HELPS THE FAT PREGNANT GIRL SIT UP!!! Do you realize how hard it is to sit up from a lying position without some assistance? It's not like you can roll over and sit up- you'll roll off the table! I have this large basketball/watermelon belly that DOES NOT fold or crunch, and you expect me just to sit up?

So....if you are an OB, know an OB or want to become an OB..... TAKE THIS ADVICE- help the poor preggy mamas sit up!!!

37 weeks

2008-04-02T16:28:00.001-07:00

Went in for my appt. this afternoon. Emma Grace's heartbeat is still good, my bp was good. Doc talked to me about procedures for when I go into labor or my water breaks. But here's the kicker- she looks at my chart and says, you gained 5 lbs. this week?? I was like what? I almost fell off the exam table. Then I pulled up my pant leg and she says, oh- you're retaining a lot of fluid. Most of your weight gain is fluid. But still....5lbs in one week?! She said she'd only be concerned if my bp was too high, but it's not.

I'm not having fun anymore.......

My LITTLE cheerleader

2008-03-27T06:40:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I had my 36 week doc. appt. First I was scheduled for an ultrasound to check baby's weight and size in order to make a determination about the c-section. Then I met with the doctor and did the usual stuff. I fully expected to have the ultrasound, they tell me she's already 7 lbs or more and say, we're going to schedule you for a c-section. INSTEAD... I find out Emma Grace is 5.5 lbs! She's in the 22nd percentile for babies at this age of gestation! She's below average?!!!! So then of course the doctor is like, hey it's a perfect combination, small baby small mom.

The main thing is there is no way for them to predict anyone having a c-section. Yes If I said I want one, by law they have to schedule me for one. But maybe I can have her regularly and that would be great! I know there is still a chance I'll start to labor and then they have to do a c-section anyway. Why in this day and age isn't there a more precise way of figuring this stuff out. Guess b/c God isn't figurable. Is that a word??

I think in the back of my head I figured if I have a c-section I can have this baby sooner. But when I asked, the doctor said the earliest they'd schedule is the 18th and most likely it'd be closer to the 25th. So..... even with a c-section there would be no Emma Grace sooner anyhow. She needs to gain a bit more weight anyway if she's only 5.5 lbs.

Bottom line is she's healthy, I'm healthy and she'll come when she's good and ready.

DWTS commentary

2008-03-18T18:52:00.000-07:00

So Dancing with the Stars is one of my favorite shows. First off Jason Taylor is HOT HOT SMOKING HOT! And so is the foreign actor guy. HEllo!

Who is this Marissa Hairspray chic? I mean I know who she is, I saw the movie Hairspray. But she is WAY too bubbly. Her 3 minute routine got on my nerves, basically b/c of her cheezy smile. And why do they keep flashing to Rikki Lake? What b/c she was once a fat short girl and Marissa is a fat short girl, they are showing her? If I was Rikki Lake I'd be offended. There are plenty of people in the audience to show. It wasn't like the camera only showed her once, but 3 freaking times! WE GET IT!!!

But perhaps my biggest "are you kidding me" is Pricilla Presley. Seriously, her face doesn't move. She's like what, 65? She looks HORRIBLE!!! What's very odd though, is her boobs obviously are not done. FYI- if I EVER get a face job I will be getting my neck done too. nothing worse than a tight face with a wrinkly old woman neck. If you have as much $ as PP GET YOUR NECK DONE!!!

On a final note- I want to look like Samantha 6 months after I have a child. GEESH!

Happy Birthday Steph!

2008-03-18T05:32:00.001-07:00

Everyone join me in wishing Steph a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Ssshhh.... I won't tell how old she is :) You'll have to ask her yourself when you send her a birthday wish on www.crazymarbles.blogspot.com

35th week

2008-03-17T11:17:00.000-07:00

Birthing class

2008-03-15T16:01:00.000-07:00

This morning we attended a birthing class. It was us and 3 other couples. Very informative. A little overwhelming. I still have no idea what expect, but now have an inclination of an idea. There are so many side effects of it all, whether it's a vaginal birth or a c-section. I guess it really wouldn't be an issue if I knew that I was definitely going to be doing it vaginally. But at this point it's still a strong possibility that I might be scheduled for a c-section. So it's very confusing. It's all out of my control anyway, so I don't know why I'm working myself up about it. And a zillion women do it everyday...

So just sitting here trying to figure out what to eat for dinner. Bradley and I ate at Two Guys in Raleigh after the class. Yummy... but now I need to eat something healthy tonight. We're having severe storms here right now. So sitting here listening to the thunder.

Emma Grace update :)

2008-03-13T04:45:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I had my 34 week check. Everything looks/sounds great. When the doc. listened to the heart I could hear it was faster sounding, then it slowed down to regular. The doctor said, "oh she got excited. Did you hear that? It was faster then got slower. That's called acceleration and that is a sign of a very healthy baby!" YEA!!! Then she felt around on my stomach and said, her head is down here (meaning in my pelvic area) and her butt is poking out here (on my left side) and the right side poke out might be her knee or other limb.

My next appt. is Mar.26th (36 weeks). I'll get an ultrasound that day to check her size. They'll have a better idea about c-section at that time. The doctor I have it with is the one with no personality. But I recently learned that she delivered my sister n laws baby and that this doctor is world renown. Apparently she was hired here from California. So regardless of her personality, if she is that good, I don't mind having her. But I hope she isn't one of those freaks that says, oh you should labor then have a c-section. I'm a bit nervous about that. The doctor that I love, Dr. Martin, had told me to schedule with her for my 36 week appt. But she is now unavailable when I go in March 26 week. Oh well... we'll just have to see I guess.

Busy day ahead of me today. I need to get in the shower and get off this computer!

Fun Weekend

2008-03-10T06:56:00.000-07:00

I had a super busy weekend! And today I am chillin' out. In fact, it's 10 a.m. and I just got up and ate some breakfast.

Friday night, my best friend Steph and her mom drove down from VA. They came down b/c Steph and my sister Hannah were throwing me a baby shower on Saturday. So Friday night we had Steph, Mrs. Cuddy, Hannah, my brother Jarrod and his wife Calli over for dinner. Then Saturday morning we headed over to the compound (nickname for my parents 47 acres in the country) for the baby shower.

The shower was perfect! Most all of my friends were able to attend. There were about 20 of us. It was a luncheon, so my mom made mango chicken salad-yum!- and the Hannah and Calli made Sprinkles cupcakes- yummy! Emma Grace received tons of great gifts. We got a travel system stroller from my aunts & uncles. My mom and dad bought us a glider rocker for the nursery. It's black with black & white gingham cushions. Perfect! And SO many diapers! Steph's great idea of bring a pack of diapers, get registered for a door prize, worked!!! I know these won't last forever, but it's a really great start. After the shower I took a little snooze and then we all ate pizza and hung out.

Sunday morning my family met my brother Alexander in Raleigh for breakfast. He was catching a flight out to Colorado for a skiing trip. After breakfast we drove back to the compound and got ready for another shower! This was a bridal shower for my mom's friend's daughter. So we got all set up for that- shower was from 2:30-4:30. Then clean up and then I headed home!

I got home about 6 and sat in my chair and fell asleep until 8:30!!! Holy smokes! :) Probably could have just gone back to sleep for the rest of the night.

And so you see why today I'm taking a chill. Now for the regular person not pregnant, that weekend would have been nothing and being tired today probably wouldn't be much of a factor. But for me and Emma Grace- we're pooped!

Letting Go- A new day

2008-03-06T05:01:00.000-08:00

I haven't really used this blog as a therapeutic approach- I know many do. Journaling is extremely therapeutic and many do so in written form. I have a client who is recently divorced and blogs instead of keeping a written journal- which in turn is all the same. I have to admit that pretty much my whole pregnancy I have been consumed by fear. In the early stages it was fear of miscarriage, around Thanksgiving we had to go for a level 2 ultrasound b/c they doctor thought they saw something that caused them concern (after that ultrasound however, baby was given an A+ bill of health), and here recently fear that I'm going to lose her before she's born or after she's born. I know why rationally where this fear came from- because I have several friends who have experienced the loss of a child, friends of friends who have sick babies or had still borns, clients who have lost babies almost full term. So all of these stories weighed heavy on my mind. And honestly thoughts like, why am I any different, why would I be one to escape a tragedy? Most all of the above are good people, believers, trust God, etc. And to say well I have faith that God will protect us, well so did they. Anyhow- fear, this all consuming fear is what I've been carrying.

Last night at First Wednesday at my church, C3, two things impacted me. First a scripture, Psalms 139:13-14. This is how I read/heard it: "Sarah, I (God) created Emma Grace after my own being; I knit her together in YOUR womb. She is fearfully and wonderfully made because I God of all creation, God alone created her." Hmmm.... as I heard it that way, a peace fell over me. Then Pastor Matt had put a few crosses around the worship center and he asked us to write down a sin or burden we've been carrying on a notecard provided and put it at the foot of the cross. I knew exactly what I was giving- my burden of fear which is also a sin to carry, as we have no fear when we know the Lord. So I put into action what I've been praying all week- giving my fear for my unborn child to the Lord. I've been praying all week, Lord take this away I don't want to carry or feel this. But I know I've been hanging on to it anyway. Last night was completely freeing! I really and truly know that after last night, physically and spiritually laying my burden down, that the fear is gone.

Early this morning after a routine bathroom trip :) I laid awake for quite a while, so I began praying and thanking God that the burden is gone. I just feel different. And while I was praying I just saw the color white. Which reminds me of peace and purity.

So this morning, Thank you Jesus that I can focus the rest of my pregnancy without fear and free from a burden or worry. You alone are God.

43 Inches

2008-03-04T06:31:00.000-08:00

Well I'm in week 33 now and measuring 43 inches. The other night when I couldn't fall back to sleep at 3:30 and got up to eat around 4:30, then ate several more times that day, I thought... Emma Grace must be having a growth spurt. Crazy as it sounds- I really think she did. Because Saturday morning I measured... 43 inches. I knew I was hungry all day long for a reason.

This is random, but yesterday I'm driving on I-40 and this car passes me on the left and it was an old man smoking a stogie!!! I about died! It was pretty hilarious- I mean really, you see people smoking cigarettes in their cars all the time, but a stogie? That was a first for me! :)

Last night I was driving back from my office and was talking to my little girl, and I told her I loved her, when I suddenly realized... I already love her more than anything else (besides Bradley) in this whole world... period. I haven't even met her yet. That's such an odd realization. Really hard to explain...

It's My Burfday Ya Know~

2008-03-02T16:36:00.000-08:00

Ah, the infamous words uttered by a sleepy 4 year old- my brother. Of course that was 20 some years ago when he said them. And so, today my 4 year old, Zeusypoo says the same thing to everyone reading! IT'S MY BURFDAY YA KNOW- ARF!

Can't sleep

2008-02-29T02:28:00.000-08:00

Well it's about 5:30 a.m. and what am I doing instead of sleeping? BLOGGING!!! WHY? Because my sweet little zeusypoo woke me up around 3:30 and told me he had to pee pee really bad! So I took him out and couldn't go back to sleep. Then my stomach was growling like crazy and Emma Grace was doing jumping jacks (I think she was hungry since I obviously was). So after about an hour and a half of lying - correction, sitting in my bedroom chair- trying to sleep, I got up. Ate some yogurt (all natural, no artificial anything of course) and sat down at the computer. I wrote my BFF Stephie a novel :) haha- and now I'm blogging.

It's interesting to see the traffic feed on my blog. The other day there were back to back logins from countries like South Africa, India, France. I'm thinking, first off, how did those people find this blog. Secondly, what?Did they call their friends in other countries to check out my blog? Very strange- then I got spooked and thought it was some sort of internet stalkers. Maybe I should take off the traffic feed so I don't get freaked out. Or maybe I should just delete the blog.

You know what makes me smile everytime I log on to my blog? Seeing the pics of my sweet little girl. It's so freaking mind boggling that SHE is in HERE (pointing to my belly). That face is on that body that was doing jumping jacks earlier. I have a very difficult time wrapping my mind around it.....

American Idol

2008-02-27T18:30:00.000-08:00

I'm officially boycotting American Idol. It's dumb.. the girls suck. I haven't yet watched a guys night-but I imagine the are just as bad as the girls. Maybe I'll join again in a few weeks after they boot the really crappy people.

What happened to Notes From the Underbelly? I loved that show! It's gone???

Doctor's appt.

2008-02-27T17:11:00.000-08:00

Today I had an appointment. Week 32... wow.. Although her birth still seems sooooo far away it also seems just around the corner. Weird.... Anyway, everything looked good, sounded good, etc. I though my bp was a little high but the doctor wasn't concerned. HOWEVER.... after I left the appt. I ran some errands. One thing I HAD to do was buy some new shoes b/c can't zip my boots and my 2 pairs of flat shoes are squishing my feet. WHY? Because they are FREAKING SWOLLEN!!! Guess what size I bought.... 6 1/2!!! Seriously?!!! I've NEVER worn a 6 1/2. in fact buying 6's b/c they don't often carry 5 1/2 in most stores is regular story.

Celebrity Look A Likes

2008-02-22T14:53:00.000-08:00

Belly update- End of Week 31

2008-02-22T14:28:00.000-08:00

42 Inches my friends...........

Boring Friday

2008-02-22T14:16:00.001-08:00

So I sat in a seminar all day on treating Borderline Personality Disorder (if you don't know what it is google it. I know of someone in our "family" circle that definitely has it). But I went to learn more about this certain therapy used for BPD as I have 1 possibly 2 clients with it. Anyway- seminar was informative but the speaker was such a goob. He was from Minnesota and reminded me of a dorky science teacher... bald in middle of head, puffy hair on sides, glasses, pounch stomach, pants a bit too short. I'm thinking- if I walked in and this guy was my therapist I'd leave. There is something to be said I think for working with someone who looks like they have it together... Anyway- it was cold and rainy all day, and then to sit in a room of people with it being a bit warm, made me SLEEPY! Plus as always, there was the typical goofball attendee who laughs out loud at EVERYTHING the speaker says, as if he was that funny! I can't stand that- what, did she think there was a prize at the end for He Who Laughs The Most? Thank goodness there wasn't the other typical characters that are always at these seminars, "The know-it-all who thinks they are qualified to teach the seminar".. except, woops? why aren't you asked to do one then? Or the other character the "I Hate Being Here So I'm Going to Let Everyone Know" and make them uncomfortable by my loud sighs and under breath bitty comments.

Fun stuff huh? Highlight of the day..... Went to Babies R Us during lunch break.... bought my little one 4 rompers- they were buy 1 get 1 50% off..... I could go CRAZY in there buying outfits. There is SO MUCH cute spring stuff for little girls.!!! AAAAHH!!! Self control, self control.......

TIME OUT?!!!

2008-02-21T17:14:00.000-08:00

one word...... CHIKEZIE?!!!!!!! I think my next child will be named Chikezie... whatcha think?

Are there only 2 gay guys? My gaydar is picking up 4

American Idol

2008-02-21T17:03:00.000-08:00

#1 the girls are crap! I mean really, I didn't like any of them. And what's up with the Rocker Nurse? She is only there playing a part. She can't sing- only scream!

#2 Paula's hair is terrible. Who the heck cut it? It looks like a modified mullet.... terrible!

#3 One of these guys is channeling Kid Rock

#4 the producers need to get their sound working right! This opening number with the guys & girls sounds like it's in a barrell.... bad bad...... too much bass, I had to turn down my tv b/c it was so loud. couldn't hardly hear the singing.

#5 how can you be musical without rhythm? Isn't that an oxymoron?

Really stupid food craving story

2008-02-20T16:32:00.000-08:00

I have to share this really ridiculous story. So yesterday, I was driving home from my office and was really craving a chocolate chip cookie. I'm thinking, geez! Where am I going to get A chocolate chip cookie. Didn't want a whole bag, just one! Then I remembered that Subway sells cookies. Good- pull in there. Get to the counter and tell the guy I don't want a sandwich, I want a cookie. Now, I only brought in my debit card. He says, they are 49 cents a piece or 3 for $1.29. Knowing it's stupid to use my card for 49 cents, I say okay I'll take 3 (knowing Bradley would probably like some too). The kids says, uh, are you using your credit card? I say, well it's debit, but yes. He says, we can't charge anything less than $3- do you want 6 cookies? Oh brother- fine- give me SIX cookies! Then I get to the register and the girl says, um you're only at $2.85 do you want another cookie? OMG!!! I didn't come in here planning on buying a dozen freaking cookies!! I only wanted 1 chocolate chip cookie! So what happens next- yep! I walk out of subway with not 1 but SEVEN freaking chocolate chip cookies....

Now is that ridiculous or what??? Good thing Bradley loves cookies and he actually just finished off the last one :) Next time, I'm skipping the craving.

Pictures of gifts

2008-02-17T06:05:00.000-08:00

Lady Bug Bathing suit and flips from Aunt Brandy

Cute little outfit

Vera Bradley diaper bag

Emma Grace's loot from shower #1

Baby Shower #2

2008-02-17T05:33:00.001-08:00

Yesterday Paula and Brandy hosted me a baby shower. It was people from the Coates' side of the family and their church people. It was very nice. Brandy went all out with the lady bug theme.... lady bug flags outside, lady bug balloons, lady bug diaper cake, lady bug table cloth, lady bugs in the corsage they bought me to wear and on and on. Emma Grace BETTER not hate lady bugs. Paula found a lady bug bed set and she used the quilt for a table cloth. So now we have bedding for when Emma Grace moves into her full size bed! :)

We got a ton of nice gifts. Finally got diapers!! YEA!! 2 packs! And an economy size box of wipes- 432 of them. ha! Emma Grace got SO many cute little outfits. I'm excited to be having her in the spring, b/c spring clothes are so cute!

The picture at the top is one of the gifts Bradley opened. This lady's husband said, "I'm going to buy the gift and he came back with a pink bat/ball/glove combo. Too cute!

I'l post more pics soon!

The Shirt

2008-02-17T05:30:00.000-08:00

People, it's not the same shirt.... I understand it looks like it in these pictures, however I have about 5 different black shirts. You know, black makes you look smaller. Oh except I forgot, I'm NOT small right now :) ha ha- hard to look small when you have a 41 inch waist line!!!! :)

2008-02-15T14:16:00.000-08:00

Updated measurement this week: 41 inches! Holy moly......

It's been a long day. Emma Grace woke me up at 5 a.m. Guess she was ready to get up. Needless to say, I couldn't go back to sleep with all her kicking :) Not that I'm complaining. I don't want to be posting that I haven't felt her kick, so she can keep right on. Assures me that all is well in there if she's active.

Then I had to take my car in for regular service at 9:45. I went over to Barnes & Noble while it was being serviced. This morning was STORY TIME at B&N. Too cute! All these little kids upstairs in the children's book section. I was working on my lap top and sipping coffee when I hear this loud cheer, "YEA!!!" The coffee server said, oh, I guess story time has begun! Just for the record Emma Grace and mommy will be attending story time at B&N in the future :) My mom reminded me that we used to go to story time at the library. But hello! This is 2008 not 1976, story time at Barnes & Noble is WAY cooler!:) Plus the kids were served small cups of Strawberry Frap. Right up Bradley's alley (that's all he drinks at Starbucks). So I guess Daddy will want to go to story time too :)

Today's appointment

2008-02-13T17:41:00.000-08:00

Today's doctor's appt. was awesome b/c we got to see what our little girl looks like. We had a 3D ultrasound. Now, I know that she won't look exactly like these pictures, but pretty darn close. She definitely has my nose and chubby cheeks. She does however have long toes, like her daddy. We both swear she has a head of hair. It really looks like it on the pictures. Emma Grace weighs 3lbs. right now. She was in a breach position during the ultrasound so her feet are up by her face/head. Poor little thing! She has NO room to move obviously! She's must be very flexible- ha! future gymnast/cheerleader :)

My bp was good and I measured 30 inches which is "perfect" according to my doc. b/c I'm 30 weeks. I'll now start going to the doctor every 2 weeks. It really feels like I'm in the home stretch now! THANK YOU GOD!!! I'm starting to feel pretty uncomfortable and I know it'll only get worse. But I still have 10 weeks to suck it up! I'm scheduled for another ultrasound for 36 weeks to see how big she is. At that time they'll determine if I have to have a c-section. At this point it's still a large possibility. I'm unsure how I feel about it. I used to say, oh yes, I'll take a c-section over natural birth any day. But here lately I'm really scared about having surgery and I almost want to experience natural childbirth. Never understood that before when I heard women say so. I thought they were crazy to want to go through that pain! But I get it now. I want the full experience- with epidurals of course!!!

3D Drama

2008-02-10T17:56:00.000-08:00

So I have a doc. appt. on Wednesday. At this appointment I have also scheduled a 3D ultrasound. I know many people who have had them and it is just amazing to see the detail in this scan. Well my mother is not happy about me getting one. She thinks it's medically unnecessary and therefore I don't need to put the baby at risk. I'm like, risk??? In sound waves- seriously? But she googled it and there is a disclaimer that there may be a risk associated with 3D ultrasounds. However, I'm sure a risk is posted on regular ultrasounds. The medical community always has to cover their butts, so they put up disclaimers. Anyway, she has depleted my excitement about the 3Dultrasound with her negativity. I mainly want one just to see the life that is kicking and constantly moving around in me. It's hard to explain, but I have this extreme curiosity to see what is doing all this inside of me. If you've never been pregnant, imagine your stomach jumping and shifting around, wouldn't you want to know what's doing that? Wouldn't you want to see it? I know Emma Grace won't look like these pics in 3D when she's born, b/c it'll be her not pics. Anyway, I was super excited for Wed. and now not so sure....

Big Belly

2008-02-06T14:39:00.001-08:00

Here's a current picture of my baby belly. Hello ginormous!!And to think it's only going to get bigger....odd! This is what 40 1/2 inches looks like...

Summer in Winter?

2008-02-06T14:32:00.000-08:00

Okay this is CRAZY weather we're having! I was walking my dog this a.m. around 10:00 wearing jeans and t-shirt and I was HOT!!! In fact I think I got some sun on my arms. I was probably hotter than a normal person due to the 25 extra lbs I'm carrying- I'm sure of that. But still- it was hot! It's February... what is the deal? It was 75 as I was driving home from the office at 4:30.

Here's a pic of the best dog in the world.... Zeusypoo :)

2 Scares

2008-02-05T04:53:00.000-08:00

Saturday brought about some inner fear, that I feel better about now, but was quietly freaking out about then. I fell twice on Saturday and was petrified I'd done something to my little girl. First I was cleaning the bathroom and slipped off a stool trying to windex mirrors. When I slipped the stool came out from underneath me and I banged my stomach on the sink ledge. It sent a sharp pain near my belly button. I immediately sat down, prayed and rested for a a few minutes. Then Saturday night Zeus was outside doing his business and Bradley runs in and grabs his gun. Bradley says, Zeus is going wild outside growling and barking. So I get up and run to the window to look and trip on my area rug. I fell on my side. So then I'm freaking out again. What the heck Lord?!!! Why have I fallen twice today? That whole night I was on edge thinking I've injured this baby for sure. I kept reminding myself what my brother said, which is that my uterus is about 2 inches thick and it takes a heck of a lot to hurt a baby inside the womb. I kept praying too :) Anyway, Sunday she was active as normal and has been since, so I really think everything is fine. It just scared me big time. Maybe God was just trying to get my attention so that I'll be extra careful the rest of the time.

On a lighter note, actually "lighter" is an understatement b/c I'm getting ready to talk about how big I am! On Jan. 10th my baby belly measured 38 1/2 inches. On Jan. 27th it was 40 inches. I'm going to try and measure each week. Week of Feb. 4th- 40 1/2 inch.

First Baby Shower

2008-01-30T05:18:00.000-08:00

Well Emma Grace had her first baby shower on Sunday, Jan. 27. Spoiled little thing. She got so many nice gifts!!! I have all her gifts piled in the pack n play right now. You should see it! It's full. I'll have to get another before our next shower. ha ha!! The shower was hosted by Tammi & Erin Peters in Fayetteville. The guests were my mom's friends from Fayetteville.

My mom did the neatest thing. When I got married she found a $25 savings bond given to me by my grandfather in 1978. He died in 2001 and I married in 2003. She took the bond to the bank to find out the value, but it didn't expire until 2008, so she decided to keep it. Well a few weeks ago, she cashed it in and it was worth $104.74~ So she purchased a pack n play with the money, and gave the pack n play to me from my grandfather. It made me cry . That was so creative and special!

2008-01-22T14:29:00.001-08:00

Emma Grace is in there!!! Steph & I being silly!!!!

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Steph and I

Playing Wii

2008-01-22T14:21:00.001-08:00

Tony got a Wii for Christmas. I rock at bowling!!!

Me and my nephew Tucker

2008-01-22T14:07:00.000-08:00

Hope this works.... Pics of our trip

Picture pain

2008-01-22T06:01:00.000-08:00

Well I'm having a hard time putting all the VA pics on the blog. I'll try later when I have more time. Need to figure out how to do a slide show of them all. :)

Visiting with Steph & Tony

2008-01-22T05:43:00.000-08:00

Well we made the hike to Quantico, VA last weekend to visit some of our closest friends Steph & Tony. Tony is a marine stationed at Quantico. Tony and Bradley were college friends/roommates/teammates in college. Steph is my best friend from college. Hard to believe she's been a part of my life for 13+ years!!! Geez, I've almost known her half my life!!

Anyway we had a great time. It was cold as Antartica (but I heard it was just as cold at home). We left for VA on Friday afternoon. Met Steph & Tony at a mexican restaraunt for dinner when we got there. Saturday I went with Steph to a baby shower for a friend of hers and then we went to look at the boat Tony wants to buy. It is pretty sweet! That night we ate at Uno's Pizzaria. Sunday we just went in to Fredricksburg to pick up a kitchen set at my aunt Joan's house. This kitchen set was my grandmother's.... it's 75 years old!!! So Emma Grace will have an antique :) Then we went to Steph's parents house in Fburg. Visited with them for a while. Sunday night Steph and I went to see 27 Dresses while the boys watched football. Btw- don't waste your $ on 27 Dresses in the theater. If you love Kathrine Heigel, just wait til it comes out on DVD. You know what I decided- I think she's a better actress on Grey's Anatomy. Not a great movie actress.

Monday we ate some lunch together, before Bradley and I drove home to NC. I really like traveling, but I love coming home! Especially to my baby Zeus. He was so excited to see us! Zeus likes visiting, but he loves to be home too. My mom said he hardly ate at her house and sure enough, we get home, I fill his bowl of food and he SCARFED it down! Poor guy was starving!!! I think he just gets nervous being away. Then he went to his favorite spot ( Bradley's side of the bed) curled up and was asleep by 8. In fact, he's sleeping now! And it's 8 a.m.!! What a baby :)

Here are some pictures of our weekend....

Rainy Day, Doctor's Appointment

2008-01-17T09:53:00.000-08:00

It's a dreary day here in NC. Winter weather advisory this a.m. Of course it turned out to be nothing. Sure wish I could get paid to be wrong all the time (aka weather forecasters). Anyway, had to drive to my doc. appt. in the rain. Fun fun. I just love driving I-40 in heavy rain. People can't drive!!

Anyway, on to my doc. appt. It was the one where they test for gestational diabetes. So after the usual weighing in (my personal favorite- yeah right), peeing in the cup and taking the blood pressure, I had to drink a very large amount of this syrupy fruit punch flavored drink. Kind of reminded me of the red freezer pops. Then I had to sit an hour before they drew my blood and off I went. Actually in the meanwhile I did see the doctor. He measured me and I am measuring 27 inches, which he said is good considering I'm 26 weeks. Not to big not too small. He did ask if I feel the baby move everyday. Um yeah- that's an understatement. She's doing olympic gymnastics moves in there buddy! I'd say yes, I can feel her move. Her heart rate was strong and steady. So everything was fine.

My next appt. is on Feb. 13 and they'll be able to do a 3D ultrasound. I'm super psyched about that! Bradley will be joining me for that. And I get to see Dr. Martin. She's my favorite. I want her to deliver my baby. She's the one that told me by my 7th month she can tell if I'll have to have a c-section. Well... I'll be 7mts. at my next appt. and it's with her. So I feel it's a good thing.

Tomorrow Bradley and I are off to VA to visit Steph & Tony!!

A friend of a friend

2008-01-16T07:45:00.001-08:00

So I put a website entitled this on the great websites links. But I want to expound on it. My friend Patience has two friends who just had a baby. Their blog is www.cfhusband.blogspot.com. Their story is this: the wife has Cystic Fibrosis and found out she was pregnant (unplanned). The doctors encouraged her to abort b/c she was on a waiting list for a lung transplant. She and her husband knew aborting this child God have given them was not the right thing to do, so she carried the baby. At 24 weeks she had to give birth via c-section b/c the baby was making her CF symptoms worse. The baby Gwenyth Rose is at Duke along with mom as they are both healing and gaining strength. The mom, Tricia, is waiting on a lung transplant. The blog is written by Nate, the father & husband. Their story is incredible and the trust they have in God is amazing. Please pray for them.

For me to read their blog ( I look at it daily) is incredible b/c Gwenyth is the same age as Emma Grace. So here is a child outside the womb that shows me what my daughter looks like inside my womb. Hard to explain- but very moving for me to see.

Dream Girls the musical

2008-01-13T14:47:00.001-08:00

Good evening. It's evening as I write. Getting dark now. Anyway, my mom and I went to see Dream Girls at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium today. Very good. Glad we got to go. Now I'm getting ready to put on some comfy clothes and curl up on the couch with my current read. Btw- if you read, definitely pick up Pillars of the Earth. AWESOME! I would NEVER read something like this, but my mom bought it for me and I cannot put it down. In fact, on Thurs. I have a doc appt. and I have to sit for an hour waiting on gestational diabetes testing. I am not looking forward to the testing...BUT...I'm definitely looking forward to a solid hour of peaceful, uninterrupted reading!

Finally! I'm Blogging!

2008-01-12T06:15:00.000-08:00

So ever since I found out I was pregnant my best friend Steph has been pestering (jk Steph!) me to start a website. I think I was overwhelmed by the whole blogging experience, so I just procrastinated. But now I have started one. It's not like I don't have time to do it... so why not?! Plus Emma Grace (that's the little one growing in my belly) will be here soon, and I'm sure I'll be writing about her a lot. So I need to get practicing.

I just was reading a blog - check it out... www.cfhusband.blogspot.com. An amazing story of a guy and a girl and their teenie tiny new baby. God is working in their lives in an unbelievable way. Not to mention, their baby who was delivered at 24 weeks 4 days, is the same exact age as mine. So to see pics of her outside the womb is amazing...