A Business Idea for My Creative Friends

So I just found out that my creative friend in the DC area is not offering her photo card thingys to folks outside of her local area this year. Last year I ran into the same thing but last minute she opened it up but it was too last minute for us financially (we had decided to skip it and spent the money on something else). This year however I think we might do it with a new baby and all and since we won't be buying Christmas gifts for everyone in our fam because of the new baby, etc.

Here's the thing- I am not creative in the least bit when it comes to designs and such but think it's fascinating and would love to buy a photo card to give out for Christmas that wasn't generic. I could create one I guess but how much more fun would it be for someone else to do it for me-haha! What a great little side business that could be. There are so many folks who purchase those cards. What a great way to be a HELP MATE (if it's helpful) or use the gifts God has given you.

So I urge you creative friends of mine- create this (for me!-giggle). All I can offer is administrative help and encouragement because I'm just not gifted this way!

Josh Harris just did a message on the Proverbs 31 woman listen at Cov Life Church....

Enjoy! Create! and Call me if you do!! :)

What a Difference a Day Makes! 37 Week Update

Last week I didn't post an update because it seemed like I was getting a lot of "bad news" and I just wanted to wait and pray and see what this week would bring. So first let me recap last Thursday.

Last week we discovered that I have a wheat and/or gluten allergy that may or may not be pregnancy induced. I was a little shocked but immediately consulted some friends who helped me tremendously! My iron was still dangerously low and so again I decided to try to figure out ways to really take action and get this thing up (not sure if it's working, I will know tomorrow but I do feel great). Then I was told my fluids were low (amniotic fluids) and the doctor wanted to see me sooner this week. Finally I got into a little fender bender (wasn't my fault) but we were all okay. This was all on Thursday. Thursday was a bit trying and so I didn't feel an update would really serve anyone! But I am thankful to the friends who prayed and that nothing was more than I can could bare because God is faithful AND His mercies are NEW in the morning. I was thankful for Friday to come!

Today I went in expecting them to admit me in the hospital. My doula, Sharon, and Thern came to support me. First, it was just so fun chatting with my doula. I just am so thankful for her. My fluids went up by 5 pts. (or mliters- I have no idea how it's measured)!!! That's GREAT news! AND I'm 50% effaced and 1/2 to 1 centimeter dilated! Woohoo! I was really praying that I would be effaced because I was 2 centimeters dilated with Weston for three weeks prior to his birth and not effaced and so there was no real progress until my water broke.

All this to say, prayers were answered and things are looking really good! Hopefully Sydney will come before Nov. 16th because they'd like to induce me then. YES- I go "naturally" and get induced- I know crazy! Oh and I lost 1 lb! This may seem superficial but when you've gained 15 more pounds than you did when you gave birth to your first and your part time job is exercise, it's good news!

One last funny story- my doctor, my doula and my sweet hubby all asked me to try to "wait" (as if I have some control over it) because this is a busy week and two of them are tied up this weekend! It was so funny. They all shared their various reasons why Sydney needed to wait until Monday! :)

I say: BRING ON THE PAIN! :)  I want to see this girl!

Weston's Dinner Time Habit!

Weston loves to sing this little song thanking God for his food at the end of some meals and then he flies off the chair like superman. Did I mention it's to the theme of Superman! So funny and so very cute. My friends, the Maples, are watching Weston while I give birth and so I gave them a "heads up" about this little sweet habit of his. I thought I'd post the videos I did last week so they and my fam and friends could get a look. I couldn't get the whole thing!!

So, A- here's what you have to look forward to! I know, he's a little more, how can I say this, rambunctious than your little Sadie during dinner-haha!

(someone please teach me how to embed videos!!)

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Here's a pic of little Sadie. Weston's little friend he adores.

36 Week Pics and Sydney's new bed

Thern took some pics of Weston and I with our babies (see pics). 36 weeks!!

Weston has his giraffe baby. (AND super man shirt and batman underwear-haha)

Weston kissing Sydney!

Weston asked me to kiss his baby too...:)

More kisses from Weston.

Weston's crib was recalled so we needed to get Sydney a new bed. Thankfully we got a voucher from the old crib company. Weston and I went to Babies R Us yesterday afternoon and bought this sweet bed. Can't wait to put it together!

Oh so soon!

A Weston First!

Had a weird experience today. Weston's train came apart and he began to cry. I came to help him and he put his hand up and sad "NO!" still crying. I sat down to see what he would do. He fixed it himself. It's a little complicated to fix because it's a hill that is balanced by two blocks. Then he said, "See Mommy!" I said good job buddy. I was slightly sad. I know he needs me but to see him be so independent made me just slightly sad. I was also really proud of him for learning how to do it himself and consoling himself.

My big boy! He was actually awake but his little eyes were closed for the picture. He is so sweet- rubbing my head!