Shining through the Sorrow

I'm almost 37 weeks now and am feeling so exhausted.  I'm grateful my hubby is home today and has given me a break with the kiddos.  I can't quite pinpoint why I'm feeling so tired, but I can assume it has to do with my emotionally draining day yesterday... Ruby was quiet all day long, from the time I woke up, all through church, and into the afternoon as I tried all the tricks - like drinking something cold and laying on my left side.  This is very unlike her.  She's one of those babies who's so active people can see her moving from across the room.  One of those babies who moves so often, I never have to think "Oh, I haven't felt her in awhile."  So, finally by about 3pm I had packed my bags and was almost in Crazy Town.  Decided to call the on-call midwife, who asked me to come into the hospital to be monitored - that way we both would have a peace of mind about it all.  After being there about an hour, it was determined that Ruby is just fin...

I really wasn't going to do another one of these, but I can't help myself!  With this being baby number four, it's just too tempting to look through my old photos and start comparing.  Plus, I actually had a 35 week picture for each kid! I'm getting more and more uncomfortable and even had a contraction so painful last night that it woke me up from my sleep!  I'm in that lovely stage now that everything makes me exhausted.  Field trip with Joel this morning, check.  Carrying laundry downstairs, check.  Opening the fridge, haha - it all makes me tired.   I will officially be checked for any progress during next appointment, which will be later next week.  Although I'm trying not to get my hopes up, I can't help but remember that both Joel and Gabriel came during my 36th week...  It's possible I could be holding this little one VERY soon. Wow.  Let's discuss, shall we?  Joel's pregnancy - giant and swollen.  Eve...

Hello dear readers.  Just a little PSA for ya.  At almost nine months pregnant, I may be having a problem covering up the growing belly.  So this is a just a friendly, apologetic message for the public - specifically those of you who happen to see more of me than you'd like over the next few weeks.  That's what happens when you borrow maternity clothes for your first three kids, and end up with almost none for baby number four.  New pics for you! 33 weeks 34 weeks Same day 33 weeks shot - notice the appropriate coverage in one of my few maternity tops.  34 weeks shot - Whoa baby, but at least my nails look good...  And in the final shot, note the use of the cardigan sweater to hide the exposed underbelly.  LOL.  Are you taking notes?  You should be!  ;)