My mom is here now, and she also enjoyed the ice cream. I'm thankful to have her here. Today was a day full of appointments and I didn't have to drag Mr. Intensity with me. She filled his love tank at bedtime tonight by telling him stories while laying down with him. The boy never tires of people -or- stories.
Eleven days until Caroline's due date, May 10. Mr. Intensity was born six days early. So does that mean she will come in five days? Who knows. Mom and I hope it is before the due date because Mom's flight home is the 7th.
The obstetrician told me I was 50% effaced and dilated to a "one" but that really means nada until I'm in labor. It's just disappointing that I've been contracting since week 20 and not progressed more. One area in which I've excelled: packing on 28 pounds. I thought it was more but am very happy with 28. I just hope that Caroline is only 8lbs - or less. Mr. Intensity was 9lbs 7oz. Ouch. I gained at least 35 with him.
Tomorrow is Mr. Intensity's last day at Homeschool Academy; Monday he graduated from Comm. Central. Mom and I hope to get some sewing finished as well as a handful of other pre-baby preparations.
One final thing - last Saturday some ladies at my church honored us with a diaper shower. I thought I'd write a whole post about it but at this point I probably won't. However, it was really lovely. Two wise mothers of adult daughters gave short devotions on being a mother of a daughter and it was a sweet time. I felt very loved.
I can't wait to meet Caroline!
5 comments:
Every time I see your blog posts on my reader I wonder if you have had a baby yet... I'm excited for you!! (PBug was 11 days early, Little Man was 4 days late-super frustrating!)
Not to freak you out or anything but BOTH my boys were 10 days post date.... But I guess that just means 10 days more of sleep. Good luck. I'd better get my package to the post office.
Time is ticking away!! Won't be long now!! I am so glad your Mom is there because I don't know what I'd do if you and Jen go into labor at the same time. Can't wait to see you Caroline. And JI!! Thanks for the updates.
Do we get a fun picture of you with Caroline in belly? I'm not even sure I remember seeing you pregnant with JI. I guess not since it was 6 years ago and after you moved to LR. Oh, it been too long since we've seen each other but how encouraged I am by how the LORD is using you and your family. Caroline will only add to the blessing - I'm confident of it.
I've been wondering when your due date was for ages... hope to hear about her arrival soon!
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