Story Time Chapter2

Here we are at the hospital waiting to be induced.  For the time being I was happy, but soon after that in pain, and after enduring pain, I didn't feel anything, thanks to the handy dandy epidural :)

I was excited and nervous for her arrival!  Monday we had a good time with Rock and Key, our last time being a family of four.  A memorable time of us all making funny laughs together to complete silliness.

I'll soon post pictures of my little giant.

38 Weeks

I really can't wait til Story comes out.  The aches and pain are not fun, but they really push me not to complain.  I was asked on Tuesday, while having lunch with my mother and sister, if I was having twins.  I kindly said "no" but inside I was sad:(  The bright side...At least Story is safe and swimming around just fine in her grand pool.  

According to my doctor, I have double the amniotic fluid that most women have at this stage-- (sigh) ohhhh boy!

Ohdeedoh

To my surprise, my bassinet cover idea for my daughter Story was on Ohdeedoh, although seeing from the comments, it was met with a bit of controversy (sorry didn't mean to).  I understand, but seeing that this is my third child, I see this absolutely fine for my family, BUT perhaps not with yours, which is completely fine and respectable:)

***FYI, to be used with caution and at own discretion.

Story Corner

As we wait for Story (that will be her name) I've been organizing, decorating, cleaning her little corner.  I'm so excited for her to come out and meet all of us.  I decided to make it more refreshing for her and me, I know she'll be tired, and shocked from her long journey, but I'm sure she'll come around to loving planet Earth :)  I'm not done with her corner yet but I wanted to share in case I didn't get around doing the other stuff because of labor (yikes!).  I also want to share the darling baby shower that was thrown for Story this past Saturday...So cute and lovely!

I made a cover for the pack n' play we used for the other two kiddos, and it makes it look more elegant, I like it, hopefully she does too!

The canopy I got from this site, and it worked perfect!  IKEA curtains + embroidery hoop--easy and cheap.

***Make sure skirt is secure and NOT to be used when child is old enough to use pack n' play with mesh at bottom. This is secure and going to used for a newborn.

32 Weeks

I wanted to take profile pictures of myself preggie with Rock, and Key every month, but guess what?  It never happened!  Maybe that's the same story with other mommies-to-be.  I am on my third child, AND 32 weeks pregnant.  But I did get inspired to start anyway (even though there's, are so darn cute!)

Visited doctor today, she again emphasized how big my tummy, and baby are, which concerns her that I may go early.  To my defense, I was big with Key too, and she was 4 days early...so, perhaps no big deal.

We're Having...

I'm so excited we're having another girl! My husband really wanted a boy BUT he is thankful that we are being blessed with another baby girl. She already has her own stocking hanging by the fire place :)Can't wait to meet you!

It's hard...

to be joyful when you don't feel good. I've felt not only sick, but even sad that I feel this way. God is continuing to remind me of others who suffer because of the same morning sickness or even worse, for the sake of the gospel. Others who willingly sacrifice their lives to tell others of the surpassing beauty, and attainable love of Jesus, through what Christ did on the cross. It's also been allowing me to reflect on the irony done on the cross--the unimaginable pain, and the sweet love of the Father! Thank you Jesus.

Pregnant

Ever since last Friday, I've been feeling nauseous. Everything makes me nauseous--food, reading, TV, computer, internet, water...the list goes on, and on.

I just want to go crazy, and shave my head, get a mohawk and go crazy! Lord help me :)

Pea-pod Family

On Saturday we wanted to enjoy the kids while they enjoyed a nice carousel ride. After a bit of planning, we had an announcement tell the kids.

It all started one day, when...

daddy met mommy. They loved each other so.

Then daddy married mommy, and took her into his pea-pod.

Soon after, a cute little pea named Rock, joined in on the fun, and oh, how much we loved him!

Two years later, a wonderful, dainty little girl pea, named Key, came into our lives, and stole our hearts.

And now, we have a NEW baby pea who has entered the pea-pod! Say hello, to the new sweet pea baby.

It was a great day in the pea-pod family :) I wonder if we'll have a boy or a girl??!!!

On a side note: Second time I missed Unique LA, at least, this time I went, but I was too late :( Maybe next time, hopefully it can be a two day thingy like the other, so I don't have to go on a Sunday. But I shall rejoice :)