Due Date!

Well, it's here... sorry Curt and Jen, both were off on the date! And well although the baby is moving like crazy, that doesn't mean anything else is happening! Jaron did finish painting the nursery, and put the crib together. It will take a bit to make it girlie if we have a girl, but no big deal. I still have to finish my power point on Cerebral Palsy and then I'll finish my case study after the baby comes. I know that God prepares us to want this baby out! Heartburn is still rampant and well still getting up every couple of hours through the night... may as well have help and the baby on the outside! 2 of 12 at church have had their babies... two boys so far. Don't know anyone having a girl. 3 of us don't know and two haven't found out yet. Well, pictures...

and just for good measure... Frankie! He doesn't like to leave my side.

nothing yet...

As of my last appointment... nothing is happening and since my Dr. will be gone on vacation... we shall just wait and see what happens! The baby's movements feel much more deliberate now! :) Especially with no more room! Well, I am making some headway on projects for class so that is helpful and feels promising...It helps to have things pressing to do so I am not just at home WAITING. After 3-4 people mentioned facebook, I looked it up and joined and it has been fun seeing what other people from high school and college and beyond are doing. Well, I have taken a longer break than I planned on, but haven't moved from the chair and well, my body is not happy about that! Oh yeah, if nothing happens on its own, we go in on the 31st at 7:00am.

6 years

Can't believe that it has been 6 years we have been married! Well, the day is almost over and it was my hope that Baby A. would not decide to share this day with us. Can't wait yet, just want to celebrate on their own day. :) Well, I should get to work on my class homework... don't want to get caught with assignments due while I'm delivering! Baby is still moving around a lot... harder to stay focused on papers and projects.

countdown continues

God designed our bodies so amazing to think about the life that is about to meet the rest of the world. How He gives us the time to grow and prepare and acclimate to the changes we face now and will be facing. For instance... I only sleep for two hours in a row at a time, and Baby does not take a vacation even when I am under the weather. Allergies started acting up! But everything is a reminder of how much God knows our needs before we do.

Had the opportunity and permission of my doctor to travel to Wisconsin over the weekend to see Jaron's roommate from college and family! It was a nice break and travel wasn't to hard... just stopped enough and moved around. Went to the Milwaukee Zoo and again marveled at God's creation and how scientists can look and study yet miss the picture. Each animal so unique and every odd function for a purpose. Like it really is a coincidence? It was really fun but I was feeling sore by the time we were done! Amazing how extra weight can slow you down.

The nurse said that the baby has dropped, but really is there any space for the baby to go anywhere? Amazing! Nothing yet! Well that is about all for now... at least that is all my brain can recall!

one month

Well, one month from today is our "Due Date"! There hasn't really been much to update... I finished my first grad school class. Don't know what the final results are... I am done working at Kindred Spirit on a daily basis. Still get phone calls though. After this week all of our showers will be over, childbirthing classes will be completed and we are headed to visit Jaron's college roommate in Wisconsin.
My feet are swollen, but that is really the worst of my symptoms. I am generally uncomfortable, but hey, my body is not my own. Sleeping is a task in itself.
Well, as of last night the count of pregnant couples at our church is up to 10! Starting with July 5th, up until February, there should be a new baby every few weeks. Well, I think that is all. I start my next grad class July 5th. Should keep me busy until the baby comes.

not much to add...

Well, since the breakdown of what was new last post, not much has been happening since. Last Friday had friends and family shower... which we can start to put things into place to make the room into a nursury. Of course I can't be around to paint so Jaron gets the job. Well here is an updated picture too...

My mom thinks it's a boy. My sister-in-law says it's a girl (Isabella in fact). Jaron has voiced at one time or another that it may be a boy... I really have no idea. My right side is the target for the feet. Haven't been sleeping real comfortable either. Wake up still exhausted. Well, that's all for now! jodi

changes

Well, I couldn't believe that it has been a month since I last posted. Things have been going fine so I haven't thought about all of the changes. We have moved back to our house in Flint. It has been so wonderful just "GOING HOME"! I never realized how taxing it is to live at work. Now we are just commuting back and forth for a short term. My parents have moved into the apartment and are working to learn all of the responsibilities.

Frankie is adjusted to the house after living short term at the apartment. Our neighbor took her house off the market shortly after moving in. We are glad that she is staying. Jaron has helped her out by mowing and I know she is glad not to have the house empty especially after our break in.

I start my first grad class tonight. I don't think that this was the best timing to start when I can barely remember my own name... but it helps open doors for the future. We shall see if I can concentrate enough.

Softball started and the team seems to be off to another great start. 16-1 win by the 5th inning last night. Finished my pottery class just in time for the season to start. I don't play just keep stats. I feel busier than ever right now and just feel like I'm trying to keep my head off the pillow. :) I know life doesn't stop come the end of July. In May and June we have scheduled programs 5 days of the week! Fridays are just together with friends so it will be more relaxing! But all of the sudden... well, I think that is all that I can think of since last post. I'll get some updated pictures soon.

Enjoy God's reminder of spring time that He can make all things new again.

~Jodi