#3 update

Yeah!! #3 has decided to obey mommy and daddy and get head down! We are no longer transverse confirmed by an ultrasound today, praise God for His kindness!

Prego Brain or just me?

Today was an exemplary day to blame pregnancy. However I know it's just me b/c it has happened to me when I'm not pregnant. I'm not sure where to start as I can't remember what happened first. What is at the peak of my mind at present is the double batch of pumpkin bread I made and forgot to put sugar in, thankfully the second 2 loves where uncooked when I realized this so i was able to add sugar, so just a single batch of pumpkin bread was as it should be.

Then I was so on top of my game this morning that I had the kids do some painting projects for father's day card's, which I set outside in the warm sun to dry, it was a beautiful day, and it keeps the kids out of it. Never mind that afternoon thunderstorm and down-pour of rain we had. Oops!

Next....we have an abundance of ripe bananas around, and I have made some good things out of them and they are nearing the end of their life, but I decided to make smoothies with our dinner so we could use some more of them up. I got the smoothies all made with a variety of frozen and fresh fruit and poured into cups to realize that...............you guessed it, I forgot to put the bananas in.

And last, but actually first since this was the start of the day I could not find my computer to save my life. I scanned the desk, where it usually "lives" especially over night b/c I like to keep it charged. All I could get visual of was Mike's computer, so I checked and re-checked all the other locations I would even consider using my computer, bedroom, kitchen table, coffee table, no where to be found. Then I checked all the places that I could think Mike might take my computer in the event he had used it, sometimes he lets his battery die and borrows mine. NO WHERE TO Be Found! So naturally I call him, to see if he's seen the thing somewhere unusual b/c I'm at a loss. As the phone is ringing I decided to make one more methodical scan of the desk, I honestly can't believe it's not there. I start at the left, mike's study stuff, 3 ring binder, note cards, book, working right.......mike's computer, printer..........o...wait.....hang up ringing phone call to husband, it's on top of the printer. It was camouflage I tell you, blended right in. Mike text me later to see if i needed anything, he saw he had missed a call while he was in class, so i had to confess the whole thing to him.

PSS, my computer died while composing this blog, which never happens, I'm soo pregnant!

I know that I am doing much better than I deserve basking in the abundance of Gods grace poured out in our lives, and am thankful for His extreme mercy and kindness to me. But for this many things to go..........well the way they did all in the same day..........lets just all have a little chuckle about it before my head hits the pillow and I try again tomorrow.

Da' Beach

We made it to Navarre Beach this weekend, we had a blast. Lately I've been bad about remembering the camera, but in this case it's not that I forgot it, but rather that it fell out of the bag in the van when we loaded or in route to. So I'm one step closer than I was to having some good shots of my sweet family.

I am happy to report that the oil hasn't hit Navarre Beach yet. They have close Perdido Key last Wed., which is on the West side of P-cola, where as Navarre is on the East Side. I suppose it is only a matter of time. It was nice to be able to enjoy it, for what may be the last time in a while. We swam on the sound side (no waves) the kids love it! Plus I can just sit in the shallow water and keep and eye on all. Mike got to fly his new kite that he got for Christmas. It is a fancy 2-handle one, he finally got the hang of it and enjoyed it, so that was enjoyable. One of my favorite activities was getting snow cones, deee-lish! I can't get enough ice and well ice with flavor, yummm-o!

Something funny about Shiloh. We had to walk a little way to a part of beach that was not so dense with people, our preference. To take the "short way" back to the van we had to cut through some reeds. The whole way Shiloh was dodging anything that may touch her, and if it was unavoidable she would daintily grab it with her thumb and index finger and place it out of her way. If she happen to miss anything and it touched her leg, she would let out an ouch, or an ohh, or an "oh no" the whole way she was talking her self through this experience, i was laughing and shaking my head most of the time in amusement at my little lady. I was staying back with her as the boys pressed on. At one point I said "come on you slow poke", and her reply was "i'm not a slow poke, you're a fast poke". Then as we neared the edge of the shrubbery I started to encourage her that we had almost made it and once I was through I got even more encouraging to her hoping to increase her speed, which I don't think worked, but once she got all the way out, she crouched down and jumped up and said "that was awesome!" She is a mess, but such a joy at the same time.

BIG MOMMA!

I rarely make it on our camera, but this month has been full of opportunity! I love seeing growing prego friends, so I'm returning the favor. Feast your eyes on this!! :)

30 Weeks!!

Well I had a check up today. #3's heart stays near 150 so far. 30 weeks and 5 days. Depending upon which due date we decided to go with, my Dr. can't decided to stick with my original date July 20th, the date his wheel says July 18th or the ultra-sound measurements, July 25th. I told him that I trust is will come out eventually, they can't stay in there forever. I also informed my Dr. upon his entering my room and asking how I was that "I'm as healthy as an ox." He laughed of course. But as he was looking through my chart at my vital signs for today, and the labs they drew.... including the 1 hr. glucose test, he said things like " Your BP is looking great, your not swelling, I've never seen a glucose test that low (a good thing), you measure normal" And I just said, I told you I'm as healthy as an ox, he laughed again. Then I confessed, I know i've already gained "too much weight", but what can i do at this point? He didn't seem concerned. This is an age old pregnancy problem for me, i can't say my diet or activity change much, but my body loves to pack on the lbs. "THEY" recommend 30 lbs for the whole pregnancy. I'm already there with 10 weeks to go. I usually end up about 50lbs positive by the end of the game, not to sure why? God in His kindness usually allows me to return back to my "normal size" whatever that may be. Which basically means I get to wear my old cloths eventually. I went to get my brows waxed today and the lady said, "so your expecting" , I said "yes, it will be my 3rd", she replied with "why did you do that?" I commented back "b/c children are a blessing", since then I've found myself wanting to yell it out and proclaim it to the world, "CHILDREN ARE A BLESSING FROM THE LORD!" Just in case someone else has forgotten or maybe never knew.

#3 update

Here is #3 resting on the left side looking at us. It was fun getting to see our new little one. Something kind of comical was this little one's long tongue. #3 appeared to be licking it's lips several times, and it's tongue strongly resembles it's father's and also Shiloh's, long. We also got to see the bladder empty, good to know it's working. It is so amazing we are able to see inside, and we are so thrilled to know all parts are accounted for and we both appear to be healthy and growing. We were able to stick to the plan of not finding out the gender, though the ultra-sound tech did label it and included it in our chart, so now the trick will be making sure none of the nurses or Dr.'s spill the beans at check-ups.

# 3 on the move

I suppose I haven't written much about our new little one, that's largely b/c #3 lays low. But this week the little one has started to kick its way into the spot light. It's been exciting to start feeling fetal movements. They are still only my pleasure, but soon to be a joy for the whole family I'm sure. The 2 recorded heart rates for #3 were, 158 and 160, both on the fast but normal side. I believe Hosea had a fast heart rate in-utero, but I don't think it was that quick, more the 140's, and Shiloh was a 120 girl. If it is telling of personality, look out #3 is coming through! We are excited to meet our new little one, but also happy the bake time isn't complete, as our big move is only 2 weeks away.