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!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Date Night!
It has been a long time since John and I had had a date night. Something I took for granted when we lived in TN, with family and babysitters to watch the kids most any time. But for Christmas John bought me tickets to the Dancing With the Stars Tour. Included was the arrangement for the children to spend the night with friends which he took care of himself.
We had about an hours drive to Greensboro, dinner at Outback and then off to the Colesium. John had chosen great seats! We were fairly close to the dance floor and stage. The dancers were spectacular, just like the tv show, but much more dancing and costumes. At intermission John saw some people leaving their seats from the red tables surrounding the dance floor. He thought I'll go check and see if they are coming back. He ended up talking to them out in the hall. They were not leaving but said they had two vacant seats at their table that we were welcome to use.
So of course we took them up on it! For the second half of the show we were up close and personal. It was great!
My only regret is that we did not take John's camera. I guess we figured that we would not be allowed to take pictures during the show. But that was not the case, so we captured a few pictures on my pocket size camera that takes halfway decent photos.
It was such a fun night and I hope that I will be able to go again next year. It also made me realize again how important it is to date your spouse now and then. An event he definately planned just for me without thinking of himself. Thank you, my husband, you will always be my best friend!
We had about an hours drive to Greensboro, dinner at Outback and then off to the Colesium. John had chosen great seats! We were fairly close to the dance floor and stage. The dancers were spectacular, just like the tv show, but much more dancing and costumes. At intermission John saw some people leaving their seats from the red tables surrounding the dance floor. He thought I'll go check and see if they are coming back. He ended up talking to them out in the hall. They were not leaving but said they had two vacant seats at their table that we were welcome to use.
So of course we took them up on it! For the second half of the show we were up close and personal. It was great!
My only regret is that we did not take John's camera. I guess we figured that we would not be allowed to take pictures during the show. But that was not the case, so we captured a few pictures on my pocket size camera that takes halfway decent photos.
It was such a fun night and I hope that I will be able to go again next year. It also made me realize again how important it is to date your spouse now and then. An event he definately planned just for me without thinking of himself. Thank you, my husband, you will always be my best friend!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Snow Day
Two days ago we got a light dusting of snow here. It was supposed to be up to four inches but I think it was only about one. Of course in typical southern style all the schools closed and there was a rush of excitement in the air. We awoke to find that none of the streets were covered but most of the grass. We pulled out the snow boots, hats and mittens and headed out for some play. About the only thing that we could do was to mash the snow into some snowballs and the girls made a couple of snow angels. Of course they didn't understand why it wasn't possible to make a snow man - so hopefully another time.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Growing Pains
It has been seven months now that we have lived in NC. We have made such wonderful friends here. Friday evening we went to the new members class, welcome dinner hosted by our Pastor and family. It was fun. Of course we made a grand entrance as my youngest tripped and busted her lip only minutes after we had been there. John realized that not all PCA men are avid book readers and found himself in some good company. I have befriended another woman who is also new to the church that is due five days before me. This will be her second child. It is always fun to have a friend that is going through some of the same pregnancy issues along side you. And then we also got to know the pastor's family a little more intimately. They have three girls, their youngest being the same age as my oldest. They are a wonderful example to me and their girls are extraordinary.
Yet today I struggle with homesickness. I made sure to write the above paragraph first, so that God would remind me of the wonderful blessings he has put in my life. But I long for familiar faces, voices, my parents and friends.
I have also been sick with a really bad cough for two weeks now. It doesn't seem to be getting better. I cough so hard that I begin to gag. My children worry about me and ask if I'm okay.
I get to this point where I have no motivation. I don't want to do my daily chores or teach my children or fulfill my work responsibilities at the Y. But because of routine, I guess, I keep keeping on.
My prayer tonight is, Lord send me comfort - physically and spiritually. I can only live this life that you have given me, with You.
Yet today I struggle with homesickness. I made sure to write the above paragraph first, so that God would remind me of the wonderful blessings he has put in my life. But I long for familiar faces, voices, my parents and friends.
I have also been sick with a really bad cough for two weeks now. It doesn't seem to be getting better. I cough so hard that I begin to gag. My children worry about me and ask if I'm okay.
I get to this point where I have no motivation. I don't want to do my daily chores or teach my children or fulfill my work responsibilities at the Y. But because of routine, I guess, I keep keeping on.
My prayer tonight is, Lord send me comfort - physically and spiritually. I can only live this life that you have given me, with You.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Today's discoveries
This morning I went to the dentist. I scheduled the appointment the week before Christmas and this was the soonest that I could get in. I was concerned about a filling that chipped. I now feel as if I have a big whole in between two back teeth. They scheduled me to come in for a routine cleaning and said that they would check out the damage while I was there.
Well, I always forget how uncomfortable a cleaning is. I prayed that my pregnancy related gag issues would be calm for the visit. I was doing quite well until I picked up a cough a couple of days ago, yet another inconvenience while going to the dentist office. So yes, the tooth needs a crown. But because I am pregnant and no xrays can be done at this time we don't know for sure if a root canal is needed. Then she was about to send me on my merry way and I was like, "wait, what am I supposed to do about this tooth. I can't wait six more months!!! It's driving me crazy." So she decided to let me come back after my second trimester. Now I have to wait until April. I covet your prayers and suggestions on how I will last until then.
Oh another fun discovery for my day was that I should not eat a can of Pringles chips, though they tasted very good, on an empty pregnant stomach. It ended very badly, losing the chips.
Well, I always forget how uncomfortable a cleaning is. I prayed that my pregnancy related gag issues would be calm for the visit. I was doing quite well until I picked up a cough a couple of days ago, yet another inconvenience while going to the dentist office. So yes, the tooth needs a crown. But because I am pregnant and no xrays can be done at this time we don't know for sure if a root canal is needed. Then she was about to send me on my merry way and I was like, "wait, what am I supposed to do about this tooth. I can't wait six more months!!! It's driving me crazy." So she decided to let me come back after my second trimester. Now I have to wait until April. I covet your prayers and suggestions on how I will last until then.
Oh another fun discovery for my day was that I should not eat a can of Pringles chips, though they tasted very good, on an empty pregnant stomach. It ended very badly, losing the chips.
Friday, January 2, 2009
The new songs added to the playlist have been added so you can get a taste of what you'd hear when riding along with our family. The first song, Chicken Fried is one of the family's favorites and is always turned up, with everyone in the van dancing along. Hope you enjoy!
Also feel free to become a follower of this blog. I moved the icon up to the top of the sidebar, just to the right. I always love to know who enjoys checking in from time to time.
Also feel free to become a follower of this blog. I moved the icon up to the top of the sidebar, just to the right. I always love to know who enjoys checking in from time to time.
Thoughts on a new year
Happy New Year!
I am excited about the beginnings of a new year. Seems like a great time to clean the slate and start anew. I had been struggling from Thanksgiving til Christmas on doing lesson plans, and even doing school work at all with the girls. It was mostly due to the fact that I was sruggling with 1st trimester fatigue and nausea, but I'm hoping to turn a corner and start our new semester off right. I read through some of our history lessons and got excited again. I am now trying to reevaluate the schedule. I get sressed out when everything doesn't get done. That is, the things that I have planned for a day and what actually gets accomplished. So I am going to relax our load of work for Mondays - that seems to be our hardest and busiest day. I've decided to put some of the more time consuming subjects on Tuesdays and Thursdays. These days we have less going on and more of the morning to work at home. My biggest goal is to be more diligent at giving my daughters their piano lessons. Since we moved this has been one thing that has fallen to the waste side. For one, it requires more of my personal time and attention in the afternoons. Why that is so hard, I do not know.
Well, thanks for reading. The one thing that I do know, is that I will not be able to do it on my own, but only through Christ who strengthens me! I pray that your endeavors for this new year are successful and part of the plan that God has laid out for you.
I am excited about the beginnings of a new year. Seems like a great time to clean the slate and start anew. I had been struggling from Thanksgiving til Christmas on doing lesson plans, and even doing school work at all with the girls. It was mostly due to the fact that I was sruggling with 1st trimester fatigue and nausea, but I'm hoping to turn a corner and start our new semester off right. I read through some of our history lessons and got excited again. I am now trying to reevaluate the schedule. I get sressed out when everything doesn't get done. That is, the things that I have planned for a day and what actually gets accomplished. So I am going to relax our load of work for Mondays - that seems to be our hardest and busiest day. I've decided to put some of the more time consuming subjects on Tuesdays and Thursdays. These days we have less going on and more of the morning to work at home. My biggest goal is to be more diligent at giving my daughters their piano lessons. Since we moved this has been one thing that has fallen to the waste side. For one, it requires more of my personal time and attention in the afternoons. Why that is so hard, I do not know.
Well, thanks for reading. The one thing that I do know, is that I will not be able to do it on my own, but only through Christ who strengthens me! I pray that your endeavors for this new year are successful and part of the plan that God has laid out for you.
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