This baby loves to kick me… which is probably indicative that he is one energetic little boy. :-P He does NOT like the Doppler and it will usually jump and try to kick it away from him. He is moving a lot more and it has been thrilling for Michael and I to watch my belly shift as he does his little gymnastics. It is such a wonderful thing to see! By the way, his is not going to be a itty bitty boy. My midwife told me that she thinks he will be at LEAST 8 ½ pounds. I will be 32 weeks on Wednesday (yep, thus starts the 8 week countdown!), and was measuring 34 weeks this past Saturday.
As for my health, I am being very careful of my sugar intake (I don’t eat any processed and refined sugar… but I am trying to watch my natural sugars as well) and am also not eating any breads and stuff except for an occasional whole wheat pita or tortilla. I am also staying away from any corn products because it is an inflammatory. I can’t believe how my energy levels have dropped in the past week, resulting in TWO days where I had two naps (one in the morning and one in the afternoon and still went to bed at a decent time and slept good)! It must just be pregnancy, because I am taking Supermom, cod liver oil, vitamin C, chlorophyll, and calcium.
BTW, any of you pregnant ladies struggling with heartburn, you do NOT have to take Tums! I had it horribly and started using raw apple cider vinegar and papaya enzymes and it has gone away for the most part, unless I eat something I shouldn’t. When that happens, I take a few enzymes and it vanishes within minutes.
It has been SO much fun preparing for his arrival. Since my mother is making beautiful baby bedding, I don’t have to worry about registering for any (I never could find anything I really “loved” anyway until she showed me the fabric and asked what I thought. It is perfect.) God has really been providing... baby clothes, a bassinet, a crib and changing table, a pack n’ play, etc. I m so grateful to Him! I don’t have to put any of these things on my registry and can now put other smaller things like diapers, a diaper champ, etc. It does seem funny to be registering again, considering I was just registering for my wedding eight months ago. :-P :-D ;-)
The apartment is coming along, and I was even able to teach lessons on Saturday! It has been wonderful putting everything in order. The bathroom and kitchen are pretty much in place, but our bedroom, closet, and knowing what to do with all the boxes of books (there are probably 400 books in all!) is proving a bit challenging.
I am excited about all the people who have said they want to come and visit this summer and meet Peanut! :-D Any and all are welcome, though you will have to get a hotel or stay at the Dallas Training Center.
The Lord has been really good to us and I praise Him for His goodness and mercy!
Prayer Requests…
* More voice and piano students for me.
* Either free or REALLY inexpensive bookcases!
* Michael’s school… that he would grow in wisdom and understanding AND get good grades and be able to do all his assignments in time. God has really blessed him with almost perfect grades so far and he wants to continue to do his best in all that he does!
*That baby will continue in his head down position and continue growing healthy and strong.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
A Very Special Day...
"The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him."
Proverbs 20:7
On January 4th of this year, I celebrated a very special anniversary day.
25 years ago, a wonderful man who I call Daddy officially gave me his last name and I legally became his daughter. Since the moment he came into my life when I was 14 months old, he has been a source of love, joy, peace, wisdom, caring, and steadfastness. He was a 32 year old bachelor when he married my mom and took the responsibility of two little girls. Up until Michael came into my life, Dad has been the most godly man I have ever known. He has also loved my mother unconditionally, which has been a great example to me!
Someone recently asked me to sum up my relationship with my dad and this is what I said...
My dad has always been constant and consistent. He knows what he believes, and always had certain rules but they were given because he loved me. He always took the time to listen to me and never discounted anything I ever said to him and tried to always understand me. i think the key to our relationship was showing genuine love and understanding and him putting my life, feelings, and well being before his. I didn't ask him to do that, but he did it anyway because he is unselfish. As you can tell, I love my dad very much. :-)
I love you Daddy!
Proverbs 20:7
On January 4th of this year, I celebrated a very special anniversary day.
25 years ago, a wonderful man who I call Daddy officially gave me his last name and I legally became his daughter. Since the moment he came into my life when I was 14 months old, he has been a source of love, joy, peace, wisdom, caring, and steadfastness. He was a 32 year old bachelor when he married my mom and took the responsibility of two little girls. Up until Michael came into my life, Dad has been the most godly man I have ever known. He has also loved my mother unconditionally, which has been a great example to me!
Someone recently asked me to sum up my relationship with my dad and this is what I said...
My dad has always been constant and consistent. He knows what he believes, and always had certain rules but they were given because he loved me. He always took the time to listen to me and never discounted anything I ever said to him and tried to always understand me. i think the key to our relationship was showing genuine love and understanding and him putting my life, feelings, and well being before his. I didn't ask him to do that, but he did it anyway because he is unselfish. As you can tell, I love my dad very much. :-)
I love you Daddy!
Life is Splendid...
30 weeks. I am now 31 weeks, but there isn't much of a difference. :-P 9 more weeks until D-Day! :-D I can't wait to meet my little man!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
2008 in a nutshell...
1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Got married, moved to Texas, got pregnant, was a official nanny, had a white christmas, made a snowman, ate some new things (scallops, crawfish,
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I made a goal to eat healthier, get in shape and lose weight. I lost 25 pounds by the time my wedding came around. Of course, I've now put it all back on but with good reason. ;-) I also resolved to grow closer to Jesus and He now means more to me than ever before!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
My sister had my niece Lilly in July and Betsy just had little Jack this week!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
no.
5. What countries did you visit?
None this year.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
a lot of things
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
June 14th when I married the love of my life!
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Being pregnant and working two jobs... AND making dinner for my hubby every night!
9. What was your biggest failure?
Worrying way too much about what people think of me and trying to keep way too many people happy and pleased.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Morning sickness :-P
11. What was the best thing you bought?
My maternity coat! It feels so nice to have a warm belly.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My husband for taking care of me so well when I was so sick!
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
a lot of unmentioned people
14. Where did most of your money go?
wedding, bills, rent, food
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Getting married, getting pregnant, and all the ways God has provided for us
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini... the song I walked down the aisle to!
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: happier or sadder?
much much happier (not that i was unhappy before, I am just ecstatic now)!
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
spent even more time with my family
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
worrying over little stuff
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
With family.
21. How will you be spending New Years?
We are just spending time as a family... eating pizza, popping popcorn, watching a movie, and then ushering in 2009 with some yummy Wildberry pomegranate non-alcoholic bubbly!
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Monk
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
nope.
26. What was the best book you read?
The Woman in White
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
can't think of anything new
28. What did you want and got?
my hubby
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Prince Caspian
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
we were on our honeymoon and michael got some sparkling non-alcoholic grape juice from the Blltmore and we got chinese take out and a boston creme cake and had a fun evening talking and eating. :-)
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Not worrying so much about pleasing people through the whole wedding process.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
I decided to wear what I wanted as long as I felt pretty and wonderful in it! Therefore, I wore extremely feminine dresses and tops. Loved them!
34. What kept you sane?
Jesus, Michael, and much prayer
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I love Tony Shaloub... though I wouldn't say I fancied him. :-P
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
the whole presidential election... sigh
37. Who did you miss?
my family
38. Who was the best new person you met?
hmmm... I have met a ton of new people... would have to say Jen Bullinger.... but i also have enjoyed getting to know Shanna R., the Knight girls, the girls I met in Arlington from the Crossings, Michael's friends, the Daughtry's, Joe and Joanna Howard and their little munchkins, the Armitage's, and so many more!
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:
letting go and learning how to live a life of faith
Happy new Year everyone! May this next year bring you closer to our Lord Jesus and may you find many opportunities to share Him with others. Love y'all!
Got married, moved to Texas, got pregnant, was a official nanny, had a white christmas, made a snowman, ate some new things (scallops, crawfish,
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I made a goal to eat healthier, get in shape and lose weight. I lost 25 pounds by the time my wedding came around. Of course, I've now put it all back on but with good reason. ;-) I also resolved to grow closer to Jesus and He now means more to me than ever before!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
My sister had my niece Lilly in July and Betsy just had little Jack this week!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
no.
5. What countries did you visit?
None this year.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
a lot of things
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
June 14th when I married the love of my life!
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Being pregnant and working two jobs... AND making dinner for my hubby every night!
9. What was your biggest failure?
Worrying way too much about what people think of me and trying to keep way too many people happy and pleased.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Morning sickness :-P
11. What was the best thing you bought?
My maternity coat! It feels so nice to have a warm belly.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My husband for taking care of me so well when I was so sick!
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
a lot of unmentioned people
14. Where did most of your money go?
wedding, bills, rent, food
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Getting married, getting pregnant, and all the ways God has provided for us
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini... the song I walked down the aisle to!
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: happier or sadder?
much much happier (not that i was unhappy before, I am just ecstatic now)!
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
spent even more time with my family
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
worrying over little stuff
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
With family.
21. How will you be spending New Years?
We are just spending time as a family... eating pizza, popping popcorn, watching a movie, and then ushering in 2009 with some yummy Wildberry pomegranate non-alcoholic bubbly!
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Monk
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
nope.
26. What was the best book you read?
The Woman in White
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
can't think of anything new
28. What did you want and got?
my hubby
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Prince Caspian
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
we were on our honeymoon and michael got some sparkling non-alcoholic grape juice from the Blltmore and we got chinese take out and a boston creme cake and had a fun evening talking and eating. :-)
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Not worrying so much about pleasing people through the whole wedding process.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
I decided to wear what I wanted as long as I felt pretty and wonderful in it! Therefore, I wore extremely feminine dresses and tops. Loved them!
34. What kept you sane?
Jesus, Michael, and much prayer
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I love Tony Shaloub... though I wouldn't say I fancied him. :-P
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
the whole presidential election... sigh
37. Who did you miss?
my family
38. Who was the best new person you met?
hmmm... I have met a ton of new people... would have to say Jen Bullinger.... but i also have enjoyed getting to know Shanna R., the Knight girls, the girls I met in Arlington from the Crossings, Michael's friends, the Daughtry's, Joe and Joanna Howard and their little munchkins, the Armitage's, and so many more!
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:
letting go and learning how to live a life of faith
Happy new Year everyone! May this next year bring you closer to our Lord Jesus and may you find many opportunities to share Him with others. Love y'all!
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- Stephanie B.
- My name is Stephanie and I grew up in Florida. I have been drawing since I could hold a crayon. Even though I never had any formal training, I am well known for my vibrant style. I enjoy painting murals, drawing wall art, colorful stationary & invitations, and many other artistic projects. I am currently working on writing and illustrating my first book.
