Brandon turned 17 at 1:55am today! It's hard to believe he's that old already! He'll be starting his senior year in August!
We had his party on Saturday. He had a few friends over and they played their annual "machine gun kelly" game until almost 2am outside. I thought they would outgrow it eventually but they started playing it at his party when he turned 11 and it's the big thing every year now. All of his friends come prepared with dark clothes and hats. I guess boys really don't ever grow up ;o)
Anyways...Happy Birthday to my oldest "baby" boy!!
7/29/2008
7/27/2008
August 11th - Delivery Day
We didn't get our 8-8-08 date, but I will be induced on August 11th....assuming nothing happens before then, which it probably won't. Sooo, two weeks from now we will have another little pink girl....a screaming bundle....no sleep....no rest....no "me" time.....and I can't wait for it!! LOL
I finally got all of her things put away and I was almost in tears looking at all of the tiny little shoes, hairbows, socks and onesies. About 7 1/2 months ago I found out I was pregnant and to be honest, I felt shocked and disappointed that we had "let this happen" again. We are in our 30's - We aren't supposed to have unplanned pregnancies. I felt like an irresponsible embarrassed teenager. How would I tell my family? How would I deal with another pregnancy/baby when we already have 4children and Isaac keeps me so busy already?
It's funny how things have changed over the months. At some point, my fears and disappointment turned into peace and joy! God knows exactly what he is doing and I feel bad now for even doubting that. This perfect, wonderful little girl was meant to be part of our family, and Haylee is getting something she has prayed for for years - a little sister! Sometimes the best things in life are the ones you don't plan for. I truely am blessed, no matter how chaotic my house is sometimes :o)
Romans 8:28 - And we know that all things work together for good to those that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.
I finally got all of her things put away and I was almost in tears looking at all of the tiny little shoes, hairbows, socks and onesies. About 7 1/2 months ago I found out I was pregnant and to be honest, I felt shocked and disappointed that we had "let this happen" again. We are in our 30's - We aren't supposed to have unplanned pregnancies. I felt like an irresponsible embarrassed teenager. How would I tell my family? How would I deal with another pregnancy/baby when we already have 4children and Isaac keeps me so busy already?
It's funny how things have changed over the months. At some point, my fears and disappointment turned into peace and joy! God knows exactly what he is doing and I feel bad now for even doubting that. This perfect, wonderful little girl was meant to be part of our family, and Haylee is getting something she has prayed for for years - a little sister! Sometimes the best things in life are the ones you don't plan for. I truely am blessed, no matter how chaotic my house is sometimes :o)
Romans 8:28 - And we know that all things work together for good to those that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.
7/21/2008
Time is almost up!!
It's been a few weeks since I've updated. We had another ultrasound on the 10th. The baby is doing well and she (yes, it's still a girl!!) was estimated to weigh about 4lbs 15oz. The technician said she is average weight, not on the large side, thank God!!
Tomorrow I go to the doctor again and will talk to the doctor about setting an induction date. We are hoping for 8-8-08 which is about a week before my due date, and it's a Friday so my parents can keep the other kids for the weekend. Plus, it's just a cool date :o)
I have enjoyed my pregnancy up until now, but recently my back has started to hurt badly, and I get out of breath SO easily. Thanks to the back pain, I now have the "pregnant waddle" - I am officially sick of being pregnant and ready to meet my baby girl!
The other kids are doing well. Mike has been off work since late June so we've had plenty of family time this summer. Maybe TOO much. LOL I am ready for our normal life to resume, whatever NORMAL means :)
Oh, we have picked a baby name FINALLY, although we aren't telling any of our family until she is born....but her name will be Elyssa June. Elyssa is a form of Elsie (Mike's Moms name) and Elyssa/Elsie means Consecrated To God. June is my Mom and Grammas middle name....and my Great-Gramma was actually named Elsie too, so she will be named after FOUR of her Grandmothers. Pretty cool, eh??
Tomorrow I go to the doctor again and will talk to the doctor about setting an induction date. We are hoping for 8-8-08 which is about a week before my due date, and it's a Friday so my parents can keep the other kids for the weekend. Plus, it's just a cool date :o)
I have enjoyed my pregnancy up until now, but recently my back has started to hurt badly, and I get out of breath SO easily. Thanks to the back pain, I now have the "pregnant waddle" - I am officially sick of being pregnant and ready to meet my baby girl!
The other kids are doing well. Mike has been off work since late June so we've had plenty of family time this summer. Maybe TOO much. LOL I am ready for our normal life to resume, whatever NORMAL means :)
Oh, we have picked a baby name FINALLY, although we aren't telling any of our family until she is born....but her name will be Elyssa June. Elyssa is a form of Elsie (Mike's Moms name) and Elyssa/Elsie means Consecrated To God. June is my Mom and Grammas middle name....and my Great-Gramma was actually named Elsie too, so she will be named after FOUR of her Grandmothers. Pretty cool, eh??
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