Hello everyone!
It’s a bright and sunny day here in Aiken. I just love my hometown. There are flowers blooming, birds singing, and everyone
seems to be in a wonderful mood.
I’m writing this blog in the car taking a nice drive with Brad. Jeremiah is quietly riding in the back
seat and I am chomping on a cup of Sonic ice.
I have a confession to make: My name is Hannah and I am an iceaholic. Yes, you heard
correctly…iceaholic. It’s really all
I want these days. No food is
extremely appealing but a large cup of Sonic ice satisfies any craving I
have. I’m not exactly sure what
about it makes me feel so good…a mixture of the coldness in my mouth and the
crunch maybe? No, I’m not anemic,
I just love the combination. I use
ice from Sonic because it’s a lot softer and for the next few weeks I’d rather
not completely kill my teeth.
Funny thing is when I was pregnant with Jeremiah, I craved any and all
things H O T. The hotter, the
better. And just in case anyone
wants to suggest that maybe I’m having a girl because of this vast difference,
I will assure you I am DEFINITELY having a boy. Two days ago I got an updated picture of his “stuff”. My doctor printed out 2 sonogram
pictures for me. One was a profile
picture, one was of his boy parts.
She told me to show my husband, that he would be proud. Have I mentioned I just love my
doctor? She’s a hoot.
Speaking of my doctor, I went to see her two days ago for a
check-up and a sonogram. I didn’t
have one this late in my pregnancy with Jeremiah so it worried me when she told
me I needed one to check my fluid levels and his weight. I’ve been measuring small and I hadn’t
gained any weight from one visit to the next but friends reassured me that was
no big deal. Everything checked
out fine: Keegan weighs about 5
lbs 7 oz, my fluid levels are great, and he is nice and stuck in there with his
head DOWN…hallelujah! No chance he
will turn at this point. She had a
lot of trouble even getting a picture of his head because he was so low. I
could’ve told her how low he is…I feel the effects of it constantly. I am at that point where you have to
pee every 30 minutes (seriously) and I wake up in pain and go to bed in
pain. If you notice me waddling
around, don’t make fun because it really does hurt. I also wake up with sore ribs. I believe he kicks me all night long. Hopefully he’ll have some strong little
legs from all that kicking! She
also told me I was 2 cm dilated now.
This time last year I was 4 cm dilated with Jeremiah. I hope it’s not a sign Keegan will stay
in longer than Jeremiah did. I do
hope he stays in another couple of weeks to gain a little more weight. I’m doing my best to fatten him up but
the only one that seems to be gaining fat is me! I have to admit, after being pregnant 17 out of the last 20
months I am very ready to get this body back in shape and get back to looking
and feeling somewhat normal. I
have a feeling that caring for a newborn while chasing around a one-year-old
will help with weight loss. Score!
My nesting instinct peaked a couple of weeks ago and I can honestly say there isn't another single thing I need to do before Keegan arrives. Whew! It feels great! I ran around like a crazy woman for about a week getting everything together and ready for my boy (read more about it here). Of course, having just had a boy I already have pretty much everything I need (minus diapers & wipes but I have a ton of those now, too). I found bumper pads for Keegan's crib in great shape at a yard sale the other day for $5...I love a good bargain! I put those on and made his crib for those times he needs to sleep in there instead of his bassinet. I also got a strong electric breast pump from a friend who so graciously offered for me to borrow it and am ready to give this nursing thing my ALL. I won't go any further than that, but in case you missed the miserable first attempt, you can read about it here.
Here are some pictures for your enjoyment:
Keegan's crib with new bumper pads and blanket, ready to be slept in
The lovey that his Lollee got for him is in my hospital bag so he can have it then, otherwise it would be in there waiting for him
Bassinet in our closet for the first few weeks so he can be close to Mommy and Daddy
Yes, in the closet. There's an air vent in there. Worked wonders for Jeremiah.
My small bonus ottoman used for my diaper changing station is ready with size newborn and size 4 diapers, wipes, and butt paste. My boys will be clean!
Of course Jeremiah had to stand up and peek in to make sure it was all organized before he got in there later and took everything out. Stinker.
Keegan @ 36 weeks, 5 days. Can't really make much out other than his head on the left side. He's in there, though!
This is my "fun, I feel like a cow so I'll make a fat face, I can't breathe because I'm so big, please LORD let this baby come soon" 37 week picture.
37 weeks, full term. Grow, baby, grow so Mommy can meet you soon!
I wanted to address the 3 prayer requests I posted on my last blog and THANK each one of you who prayed for them. They have all 3 been answered:
1. My mom, as of today actually, is boot-free! Her foot has healed from the stress fracture. Praise the LORD!
2. My sister-in-love Lacy went to the doctor about her knee and turns out all she needed to do was start stretching her hamstrings. They are too tight and that is what is causing her knee pain. Praise the LORD!
3. My other sister-in-love Maggie had her surgery this morning. She is currently in recovery and the doctors say all went well. She gets to bear as much weight as she wants on it (while being careful, of course) so it should heal very soon. Thankfully Keegan didn't come during the night so my mother-in-love can be in the delivery room when he does come! Praise the LORD!
So thankful for His blessings and His hand on my life. He has been so good to me.
Maybe, just maybe, the next time I blog I will have new baby pictures! A girl can dream, right? Ha ha, hard to dream when you can't sleep through the night...
Until then and with love,
Hannah Elise
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