Prego Update

First of all, I must be feeling VERY brave in order to actually put this picture on the Internet, but here I am prego, and waiting for our little girl. After almost 10 weeks of "bed rest" (the quotes are because Joel and I have very different ideas of what one should be allowed to do while on "bed rest") because of my dangerous blood pressure, we have made it to the safe time. The doctors say if she were born now, even though still a little but early, she would be fine. I am not a very good patient. I love being pregnant, but I hate being told I can't do things. Joel takes good care of me and helps with Jackson as much as possible, and scolds me almost daily for something I did around the house or a trip to Target that he didn't think was necessary. But HELLO...we have a baby to get ready for and I am nesting!!!

The only reason we took this picture is because we never took one when I was pregnant with Jackson, and because after she is born we are doing our own at-home version of "Biggest Loser" and competing to get back into shape. Consider this my before picture...



This is one of the many reasons I love my hubby so much-- After I saw the pic he took of me I almost had a panic attack, crying because I can't believe how big I am. You know how the picture in your head is never really what other people think? Yeah...I did not picture myself like this! I was feeling down about myself and Joel's encouragement and soothing words were not helping, so because he is the best guy in the world he told me to take a picture of him and his "pregnant belly". After his picture I was laughing so hard I almost forgot how huge I am.



Man I love that guy!!!

I go to the doctor every Monday and Thursday for them to check my blood pressure and the baby. Last two visits were very good, and my blood pressure seems to be under control. Now we are just waiting for them to tell me when we actually get to meet our little girl. Usually a repeat c-section is scheduled and the parents know exactly when the baby will be born, but we do not get that. From here on out any doctor trip could mean they say "Today's the day!!". I have had my bag packed and in the car for about a month now, so we are ready! We just look forward to meeting her and continue to pray that everything will go well.