We had a fun time celebrating Emily's birthday this year. It is hard to believe that she is already seven. On Wednesday, her actual birthday, we went to dinner at a local restaurant with a family of friends and Grammy, who was in town visiting for the week. It was a fun time. Then on Saturday we celebrated with some of her friends at the dance studio where she is currently taking lessons. The birthday hostess taught the girls a "birthday dance" and she was wonderful. The kids had a great time dancing, playing games, and of course enjoying cake and ice cream. The slideshow highlights some of the fun that we had.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Sometimes you just need a break
This week I have been in TN visiting family and friends. It has been a renewal that my spirit needed. I was struggling with the winter blahs and burn out on homeschooling. I needed a change of scenery!
The kids have gotten to see many friends and have overnight sleepovers. (We will catch up on rest when we get back home.) They've also been able to spend a lot of time with my mom. I got to have a girls day out with friends to lunch, pedicure and a movie. Something I haven't afforded to pleasure myself with for a long time. We also enjoyed time at our old church on Sunday, Tuesday morning and Wednesday evening. A taste of the old schedule which I have gladly given up. We got to see the organ pieces being carried into the new sanctuary for the extraordinary organ that will soon be assembled at Covenant Presbyterian Church. It was an exciting event and the girls are excited about seeing it completed the next time we visit.
Thank you to my friends who have cared for my children while spending time at their houses! Thank you also to those special friends who have opened their homes to me and provided places for us to sleep! We have had such a great time.
Tomorrow morning we head back home to NC. We will be sad the vacation is over but also excited to see John again, who we have missed on this trip. If ever you need to just get away I highly recommend it. Take a trip to the place you love and see that someone who makes you smile. It will brighten your outlook on life.
The kids have gotten to see many friends and have overnight sleepovers. (We will catch up on rest when we get back home.) They've also been able to spend a lot of time with my mom. I got to have a girls day out with friends to lunch, pedicure and a movie. Something I haven't afforded to pleasure myself with for a long time. We also enjoyed time at our old church on Sunday, Tuesday morning and Wednesday evening. A taste of the old schedule which I have gladly given up. We got to see the organ pieces being carried into the new sanctuary for the extraordinary organ that will soon be assembled at Covenant Presbyterian Church. It was an exciting event and the girls are excited about seeing it completed the next time we visit.
Thank you to my friends who have cared for my children while spending time at their houses! Thank you also to those special friends who have opened their homes to me and provided places for us to sleep! We have had such a great time.
Tomorrow morning we head back home to NC. We will be sad the vacation is over but also excited to see John again, who we have missed on this trip. If ever you need to just get away I highly recommend it. Take a trip to the place you love and see that someone who makes you smile. It will brighten your outlook on life.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
My doctor's visit
Today was another trip to the health department for me. I learned my lesson last time and made plans for the kids to be with other people today. My appointment began at 10:45 and I got out of there at five minutes til two. I did however finally see the doctor today! He started with questioning me about the accuracy of my last period. I told him I was quite certain about the dates in October but not so much about the previous one in September. He thought that I seemed to be measuring larger. So the next thing I know I was moved to the room next door for an ultra sound.
The thing you gotta love about the health department is that they do not tell you what is going on. I had no idea I was getting an ultra sound until I walked into the next room and saw the machine. I was immediately excited. Then the doctor comes in and says to me, " so you turned 35 this year".
"Yes, I did", I replied.
"Do you know why this is significant with this pregnancy", he says.
Now I was irritated.
He goes on to ask me if I know what down syndrome is, and did I have any history of birth defects in the family. It was exhausting and I immediately began to pray for peace. Not only for the health of this baby but also for my patience level with this doctor. I declined any further testing but I think they will still test the blood that was drawn from me today.
The good news is that I got to see some pictures of the baby. It was not a typical ultrasound. No explanations. He basically measured the baby's head and then moved my due date up a week acoording to the outcome of the measurement. So I jumped from 16 weeks pregnant to 17 weeks pregnant in a matter of minutes - that was great!
No I did not get to find out the sex of the baby. I did ask if it was possible, but he said probably not without even trying. He did discover another sist about the size of a walnut and said he would recheck it in a couple of months. But honestly I think I will be with another doctor at that point. March 1st cannot come soon enough! (The day our health insurance is reinstated.)
At the end of this all, I do admit that there is a part of me that is somewhat worried about the unknown. But I left there today confident in my Lord and Saviour. He gave me peace and for this I am thankful!
The thing you gotta love about the health department is that they do not tell you what is going on. I had no idea I was getting an ultra sound until I walked into the next room and saw the machine. I was immediately excited. Then the doctor comes in and says to me, " so you turned 35 this year".
"Yes, I did", I replied.
"Do you know why this is significant with this pregnancy", he says.
Now I was irritated.
He goes on to ask me if I know what down syndrome is, and did I have any history of birth defects in the family. It was exhausting and I immediately began to pray for peace. Not only for the health of this baby but also for my patience level with this doctor. I declined any further testing but I think they will still test the blood that was drawn from me today.
The good news is that I got to see some pictures of the baby. It was not a typical ultrasound. No explanations. He basically measured the baby's head and then moved my due date up a week acoording to the outcome of the measurement. So I jumped from 16 weeks pregnant to 17 weeks pregnant in a matter of minutes - that was great!
No I did not get to find out the sex of the baby. I did ask if it was possible, but he said probably not without even trying. He did discover another sist about the size of a walnut and said he would recheck it in a couple of months. But honestly I think I will be with another doctor at that point. March 1st cannot come soon enough! (The day our health insurance is reinstated.)
At the end of this all, I do admit that there is a part of me that is somewhat worried about the unknown. But I left there today confident in my Lord and Saviour. He gave me peace and for this I am thankful!
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