WELCOME TO THE WORLD!!!

     Haleigh Marie Johnston was born March 30th at 7:46am. She was 18.75 inches long and weighed 6lbs 12oz. The c-section went well...much better than my first one, so that was wonderful. My doctor talked me through the whole thing so I never had to guess what was coming or why I felt a certain way while delivering. The moment Haleigh cried...no, more liked screamed at the top of her lungs without stopping, I fell in love. Her wails were sweet music to my ears and I kept thanking God over and over for this beautiful being He sent to us from Heaven. We are so appreciative of all the many thoughts, prayers, and love sent our way during this special time in our lives. We have had so many visitors come and see us at the hospital...and even bringing Noah toys and trinkets too, so he wouldn't feel left out when so much attention has been focused on his little sissy. We love you all and couldn't thank you enough for everything you've done for us! God is so good!!!

Moments after Haleigh was born.

Second day in this world and looking more beautiful with each passing second!

My beautiful Haleigh Marie!

39 Weeks...1 Day to Go

     At this time tomorrow I will be holding our baby girl!! HOORAY!!!! *big grin*  Anyways, I went ahead and did my last pregnancy photos of my tummy since tomorrow it will go back to be flabby and marshmallowy, lol. I will be taking my laptop to the hospital with me so hopefully I will be able to post some pictures while miss hales is sleeping. :-)  Have a blessed week everyone!

Monday, Tuesday....HALEIGHday!

     I can't believe we have only 48 hours left to go until we meet our baby girl. I'm nervous, excited, scared...so many emotions running through me that I can't quite put into words. I do feel very prepared, though; I have our bags packed, Noah's schedule of who he will be staying with each day, meals cooked and in the freezer....we are so ready for this moment to come!!! :-)  Please pray that the Lord will calm my nerves over the next couple of days because as the time gets closer, I'm feeling more and more jittery. Also say a prayer for little Noah Bug...that he will not get too upset when Mommy and Daddy have to leave him for a couple of days. The good news is, is that the nurse on Labor and Delivery told me that siblings are allowed to visit, which is really nice. I was so worried I was going to have to go three days without seeing my little man, but that news made me feel so much more positive about things. I hope that each of you has a blessed week and I'm so looking forward to posting pictures of little miss hales. GOD IS SO GOOD!!!

3 Days to Go

     When I wake up tomorrow morning I will only have 3 days left to go until our scheduled c-section. If it be God's will, Haleigh will be here before then, and if not He has a reason for it! *grin* I'm so thankful I have put my full trust in God on this subject...there for a while I kept praying that she would come without surgery, but after reading a fellow blogger's post (Calm My Anxious Heart), I realized that wasn't what I should be praying for. Instead, I should be fully committed and open to the Lord's plan for bringing this baby into the world...before I wasn't, but now I am and what a difference that has made on my attitude towards life recently. As miserable as I feel most days because of the aches and pains, I am fully relying on God to get me through it. Besides...they don't call it labor for nothing, right? 
    Please continue to pray for me over these next few days and that my outlook will continue to stay positive. Also, that God will keep me and Haleigh both safe during delivery!  I truly am blessed to have such an amazing Savior!!!

Crummy

     I haven't felt well for the majority of today. Mostly nausea, pelvic pain and extreme exhaustion. I have this little chant going on in my head..."one more week, one more week, just one more week!!!"  It's silly but it gets me through the day. But, so does my amazing little boy. I take one look at him and suddenly this all seems so totally worth it and I would spend everyday going through this...knowing the precious gift I will receive in the end. Little Noah was such a sweetheart all day...I was pretty much laying on the couch for most of the day, unable to move from the nausea and pain, so Bug kept brining me his toys so we could play together on the couch. Then, he even snuggled up and we watched all of "Finding Nemo" together...and every few minutes he would turn around and snuggle or give me a kiss...just to make sure I was ok. I am so very blessed! 
    Then, after hubby got home we went by the leasing office and signed the papers for our apartment...which we will be moving into over Memorial Day weekend. It's so exciting to know that soon we are going to be out of this one bedroom apartment in a horrible part of town and moving into somewhere much, much nicer! *grin* Hubby has been so sweet to me today, too. He played with Noah all evening, gave him his bath, and will probably put him to bed....all so I can rest. :-)  And he is going to give me a massage later to help alleviate this horrible back and leg pain I've been having. Again, I don't think I can relay how much the Lord has blessed me. 
    So, another 6 days left to go and I will get to hold my beautiful daughter...and for that moment, I absolutely cannot wait!!!

No Progress

     I went in for my 38 week prenatal appointment today and Haleigh is doing VERY WELL! :-)  My dysfunctional body still hasn't progressed since last week...even after having a TON of painful contractions over the past few days. (Still at 1cm, 100% effaced and +1 station)  The doctor told me she would leave it up to me whether I wanted to come back for another appointment before my c-section on Wednesday and I said yes...so as of right now we are scheduled to see her again on Tuesday of next week. I'm considering calling and canceling it, though, because if I don't go into labor on my own before then, the chances of it happening sometime Tuesday night is very rare. I am THRILLED that in exactly one week we will be holding our Haleigh in our arms. *BIG GRIN* 
    We have to be at the hospital at 6am on Wednesday morning and my c-section is at 7:30am. I am getting so excited and nervous I seriously don't know how I'm going to make it through this week, lol. Anyways, please continue to pray for me and little Hales, and that this surgery will go well...and that we will both be safe, healthy and happy. Thanks and have a very blessed evening. 

A Perfect Description of Motherhood

     When talking about having babies very rarely do the "true feelings" of motherhood arise within conversation. Most women desire to talk about how tiny their toes are, the sleepless nights, how good they smell etc. Very few moments occur when someone actually describes the constant ache a mother feels for her children. One of my Facebook friends posted this description of motherhood on her wall (author unknown) but it was exactly what I've felt from the moment I held my baby Noah for the first time. In a single second of the nurse placing him into my arms, I felt a love that made me ache to the core...knowing that I would give up anything to protect him throughout his life. With that first sweet moment of looking into his eyes, came not only uncontrollable happiness, but a slow ache of knowing he would one day grow up...and that I couldn't hold him in my arms forever. Even still, with this constant ache of love, of worry, every second of every day...becoming a Mother is the best thing I have done. I am so thankful God has blessed me with this opportunity. 
     The author makes another great observation...the one where it discusses falling in love with your husband all over again. The first time I saw Caleb hold Noah, I melted on the spot; this man who never cries, with tears of love and joy pouring down his face as he gazed into the eyes of our newborn son; yes, that made me fall in love with this man all over again. The frustrating moment of trying to change a diaper...but he never gave up; I fell in love with him again. The late night feedings when I was too sore from my c-section to get out of the bed, the freaking out over fevers, teaching Noah to walk, days at the park pushing bug in a swing...yes, all of these times made me fall in love with Caleb again and again. I can't know for certain how many times this will happen in our life together, but I do know that it WILL happen again. God has blessed me with an incredible family and I can't thank Him enough for that. Next week (or sooner) when Caleb holds Haleigh for the first time...that is the moment I am most looking forward to; because if there is anything more special than a Mother's love for her child, it's a Daddy's love. :-)  

What it means to be a Mom

We are sitting at lunch when my daughter casually mentions that she and her husband are thinking of "starting a family." "We're taking a

survey," she says, half-joking. "Do you think I should have a baby?"

"It will change your life." I say, carefully keeping my tone neutral.

"I know," she says, "no more sleeping in on weekends, no more spontaneous vacations..."

But that is not what I meant at all. I look at my daughter, trying to decide what to tell her. I want her to know what she will never learn in childbirth classes. I want to tell her that the physical wounds of child bearing will heal, but that becoming a mother will leave her with an emotional wound so raw that she will forever be vulnerable. I consider warning her that she will never again read a newspaper without asking "What if that had been my child?" That every plane crash, every house fire will haunt her. That when she sees pictures of starving children, she will wonder if anything could be worse than watching your child die. I look at her carefully manicured nails and stylish suit and think that no matter how sophisticated she is, becoming a mother will reduce her to the primitive level of a bear protecting her cub. That an urgent call of "Mom!" will cause her to drop a soufflé - or her best crystal without a moment's hesitation. I feel I should warn her that no matter how many years she has invested in her career, she will be professionally derailed by motherhood. She might arrange for childcare, but one day she will be going in to an important business meeting and she will think of her baby's sweet smell. She will have to use every ounce of her discipline to keep from running home, just to make sure her baby is all right. I want my daughter to know that everyday decisions will no longer be routine. That a five year old boy's desire to go to the men's room rather than the women's at McDonald's will become a major dilemma. That there, in the midst of clattering trays and screaming children, issues of independence and gender identity will be weighed against the prospect that a child molester may be lurking in that restroom. However decisive she may be at the office, she will second-guess herself constantly as a mother. Looking at my attractive daughter, I want to assure her that eventually she will shed the pounds of pregnancy, but she will never feel the same about herself. That her life, now so important, will be of less value to her once she has a child. That she would give it up in a moment to save her offspring, but will also begin to hope for more years - not to accomplish her own dreams, but to watch her child accomplish hers. I want her to know that a caesarian scar or shiny stretch marks will become badges of honor. My daughter's relationship with her husband will change, but not in the way she thinks. I wish she could understand how much more you can love a man who is careful to powder the baby or who never hesitates to play with his child. I think she should know that she will fall in love with him again for reasons she would now find very unromantic. I wish my daughter could sense the bond she will feel with women throughout history who have tried to stop war, prejudice and drunk driving. I hope she will understand why I can think rationally about most issues, but become temporarily insane when I discuss the threat of nuclear war to my children's future. I want to describe to my daughter the exhilaration of seeing your child learn to ride a bike. I want to capture for her the belly laugh of a baby who is touching the soft fur of a dog or a cat for the first time. I want her to taste the joy that is so real, it actually hurts.

My daughter's quizzical look makes me realize that tears have formed in my eyes. "You'll never regret it." I finally say.

Then I reach across the table, squeeze my daughter's hand and offer a ssilent prayer for her, and for me, and for all the mere mortal women who stumble their way into this most wonderful of callings. This blessed gift from God...that of being a mother.

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In the Single Digits

    Nine days left to go until our c-section. I'm really starting to think God wants us to have this c-section for some reason. I feel a bit sad because I wanted to have Haleigh the "normal" way this time around but it's ok. I know that God has a perfect plan...and I trust Him. Anyways, I better end here for now; I've got a very excited little boy who is ready to play for a while before naptime. Have an awesome day!

Almost 38 Weeks

    ~38 weeks pregnant on Monday.
    ~12 days away from our c-section.
    ~One very hopeful Mommy that little miss Hales comes on her own.
    ~Two very thankful parents that the Lord is sending them another blessing!

Praising God

     What an amazing day for a birthday!!! Sunny and in the 70s...and in March. WOW!  AND, I took a long walk this morning and had like 5 braxton hicks in about 10 minutes...it was awesome. They've slowed down since I got home, which is fine, because I know they are helping me to progress. Anyways, hope everyone is have a fantastic day! Ciao.

A Little Down

     It's one of those "ugh" pregnancy days. I'm just feeling more down by the day because I seriously am walking my butt off and I feel like I'm making no progress. *sighs*  I know that if it's the Lord's will, she will come before the 30th, but with each passing day I am starting to feel more discouraged. I think a lot of this has to do with hormones, feeling too big to do anything, and completely exhaustion 99% of the time. I keep reminding myself that in 13 days ( OR LESS) we will be holding Haleigh in our arms. Please say a prayer for me this evening if you think of it; that my mood will improve and so will these blasted hormones. :-)  I am getting a little bit of a break tonight, which is awesome!!! Hubby and Noah are out shopping for birthday presents for me which made me smile...my boys are too sweet! Anyways, I'm off to relax and enjoy the next couple of hours of peace and quiet. Have a great evening!!!

The Big 24

      I've been so excited about maternity related things I almost forgot my birthday, lol! :-)  But on Friday I'm turning 24...I think I might be well on the road to old age, haha. I can't get the song lyrics out of my head "I remember when 30 was old" and now I'm only 6 years away from that...sheesh!  :-)  But, I'm enjoying this amazing life God has blessed me with so I will look forward to my birthday. It's going to be a pretty exciting week of celebrating, too. Tonight, we are heading over to my Granny Spitzer's who is cooking me LOBSTER for my b-day dinner. HOORAY!  Then, on Friday, my parents are throwing me a Bubblecake party (the best cupcakes in the world...yum) and on Saturday Caleb is taking me to the Homeplace to eat. I think I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt; I AM SPOILED ROTTEN! *grin*  I'm just so thankful to have a family who is so loving and supportive of me. 
Update: Last night my contractions stopped around midnight which was kind of a bummer but I was ok with it...because I have a really strong feeling Hales will be here before the 30th. I'm definitely not getting my hopes up, but it would be AWESOME!!  

COME ON HALEIGH!!!!

    So, I went to the doctor today for my checkup and it went FANTASTIC; much better than I thought it would go. When we walked in, I asked Dr. Clapp if she would be checking my progress and she said yes. But then she said to not get my hopes up because since Noah was a procrastinator and had to be induced, there was a good chance Haleigh wouldn't come on her own I said I understood and it didn't really upset me either way..I'd just be thankful to have her here soon. :-)  But anyways, then she told me she was going to do the g beta strep test and check my progress; she was checking me and got this strange look on her face....in which she looked shocked. And trust me, no one wants to see a doctor's face look like that, haha. She said she was EXTREMELY surprised at my progress; 1 cm dilated, 100% effaced, and +1 station...she said Haleigh's head was VERY LOW! Then she said...and I quote "looks like she may come on her own afterall!"  HOORAY!  Ever since I left the doctor's office this evening I've been having a ton of contractions that feel like menstrual cramps (something my "normal" Braxton Hicks don't feel like). I still don't know if this is labor but if they continue after a couple of hours and start to get worse, I will start timing them. Either way, this has to be a good sign. I don't want this to be wishful thinking...I want to be for sure. :-) Anyways, please say a prayer for me...that if this is the Lord's will He will send me into labor and get baby Hales here without surgery, and that Mama and baby will both be healthy! 

Prenatal Appointment Tomorrow

     With only two weeks left to go until our c-section, I'm definitely starting to feel quite overwhelmed. I can't begin to explain how excited I am, but with that comes worry, too. Have we gotten everything we need for Haleigh? Can I handle the pain of the c-section AND be able to deal with not picking up my son for two weeks? Will I be able to breastfeed like I want to?  And the list goes on and on....I'm doing my best to not worry but I just feel SO overwhelmed right now. Everything will be ok, though and in a little over two weeks I'm going to be looking back and laughing at how silly I'm being about this *smile*  God will take care of things; HE ALWAYS DOES!  
    We head to our 37 week appointment tomorrow and I'm getting really excited about that. I can't wait to see if/how far I'm progressing. I certainly hope it's a lot but if not, that's all right because I still have two weeks to go into labor. Anyways, I will try to post tomorrow and update about my appointment (which isn't until 4pm). Hope everyone has a fantastic day! 

37 Weeks

     And only 17 days left to go until our c-section....WOW! That's like, TWO WEEKS!!! *grin* I am still praying very hard that God brings Haleigh to us without surgery...I'm kind of starting to freak out about being cut open again. But, if it's in God's plan, I know everything will be all right. My poor hormones are making me miserable, though! BLEH! I'll be happy when I feel like me again instead of a drippy faucet. :-)  Anyways, I'm really exhausted after today (I took TWO walks) and I'm not feeling the best. I hope everyone has a great weekend and don't forget...SET YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD TONIGHT!!!

Evolution of Dance

     Woke up feeling crummy this morning, but decided to watch a few youtube videos to get into better spirits! :-)  Here is one to start your day off with a laugh...AND this guy is pretty talented, lol.

That's About Right

Is Nowhere Safe Anymore?

     I woke up this morning with horrible leg cramps which would not go away. Since it had finally stopped raining I decided I would take Noah Bug for a walk; the fresh air makes him sleepy and sometimes walking helps take the pain away. Well, this morning it started to drizzle halfway through our walk, so we decided to head back home early. When we got back to the car I buckled Noah into his carseat and started the car...his DVD player wasn't working but I decided to put the stroller in the car first and then fix the DVD player. I was loading the stroller into the car when this bright yellow truck pulled in right beside me...which I didn't think anything of, because it was raining and I figured whoever it was wanted to be as close to the trail as possible. I got the stroller loaded and walked around to the driver's side door (thinking I would need to unplug and replug the cord to the DVD player). As I was doing this I noticed this old creepy man and his dog standing right in front of my car...yet again, there were red flags going up but I didn't think anything of it. Honestly, I was thinking he was just letting his dog search for a spot to pee or something...and dogs are weird when choosing where to go to the bathroom, lol. Noah's DVD started up but it went to the main menu...I couldn't figure out how to get it to play from the front seat so I opened my door and jumped in the back with Noah...this is when things started to get really weird. The guy ran over to the open car door and stared in at me and Noah (I had already pushed play and was already getting out of the back by the time he made it over to where I was). It really freaked me out b/c he kept getting closer...and when I say close I mean, he was less than two feet away from me as I was stepping out of the car. I slammed the door, jumped in the front seat, and locked the doors. Then, I backed up really fast because I was totally freaking out by this point....well, HE jumped in his truck and started to follow me. The first thing I remembered Caleb always telling me was to not drive home, but go somewhere with people. So, I headed towards Starbucks thinking that there were always a lot of people there. I actually ended up losing him because, thank God, a couple of trucks pulled in behind me and blocked his view of where I was....and another vehicle that looked similar to mine pulled into the lane beside mine. So yeah, he didn't even follow me onto main street which was great...but still, I went to Starbucks and got a coffee and tried to calm down. Noah was getting sleepy so he was in a pretty good mood and his smiles helped me to relax. After I waited a while, we drove home and no sign of the creep anywhere...praise God. And maybe I was being paranoid, but I don't think so. I got a very weird feeling and normally I only get those instinctual urges when there's something to it. So yeah...thanks for listening to my rant this morning. It makes me feel better to just get it off my chest. The adrenaline is already starting to wear off now that I'm back at home safe and sound. Me and Noah are just going to have to find somewhere new to walk...a place with more people perhaps! :-) 

Current Conversation

Me: What are we going to do when we don't have little ones in the house anymore? I don't want to get old.
Caleb: Ummm...be able to watch a movie in peace, lol?
Me: I'd rather have the noise! 

     It makes me sad to know my little ones are going to grow up on me. Most days I don't even really think about it too much, but then I have other days (like today) that I just feel so overwhelmed....I am blaming the hormones today, haha. I just can't stand the thought of one day not having all of this chaos and noise in our home...I know the quiet will become deafening. I can pray that God blesses us with the gift of grand babies though *grin* But anyways, this post has been born of raging third trimester hormones...don't laugh too hard! *smile*  I shall finish this post up and get ready for some snuggle time with hubby; SURVIVOR tonight!!! YAY!

     

Bi-Polar or Bi-Winning?

WOW!  So, I'd been hearing quite a bit of talk regarding Charlie Sheen and his latest interview. I've been really busy and hadn't really even thought to watch it, but I was bored today and decided to take a look at what everyone's been buzzing over these past couple of weeks. Let me just say, this guy is a complete lunatic...I'm not sure whether to feel sorry for him or take him as a total joke. Either way, the video disabled embedding so I'm adding the link here for those of you who may like to watch it.

Charlie Sheen Interview

     I also decided to post an SNL sketch that aired last weekend...picking fun at this interview. I found it pretty funny but I'm an SNL fan and have been for years, so yeah. Anyways...here's the video for that!

Spring Time Fun

Swinging at the Park

Poor Caleb...He Puts Up With So Much

36 Weeks Preggers

     We have officially 25 days left to go until our c-section and only a week left until I'm full term. It's such a relief to have made it this far; now I know that if my baby girl is born she has such a higher chance of being healthy. We've gotten everything ready for her arrival and I'm counting down the days until I'm holding her in my arms. The Lord has also answered our prayers in regards to finding somewhere to move after our lease is up; a couple of our dear friends are moving and we are taking over their lease. I can't describe the excitement in knowing that not only do we have somewhere lined up to move, but that it is more space than we have now. So yeah...God has answered those prayers for us and I couldn't be more thankful. 
     Anyways, this past week has been the most difficult week of pregnancy so far. I am seriously feeling more like a beached whale by the day; I can no longer bend over to tie my shoes and shaving my legs is a nightmare. It's so difficult I actually go three or four days between shaving...totally gross, I know, but I can't help it...it's too hard. I'm actually probably going to have to start asking Caleb for his help...he already helps me wash my feet *grin*. I am so blessed to have such an amazing husband!  But, this is one tired Mommy so I think I will end here for the night. Have a great day tomorrow!

Starbucks is my Friend

     So, yes, another sleepless night....*sighs*  I do wonder how I'm going to be prepared for Haleigh when she gets here when I don't sleep now as it is. I'm supposed to be resting and getting in naps. HA HA HA...that's hilarious. At least my doctor understands that is an impossible thing to do when chasing after a toddler...and Praise the Lord she gets it, because if she didn't, I might well be checking myself into the looney bin. *grin*  Dr. Clapp has been an amazing support during this pregnancy...I am so thankful to have an OB/GYN that truly cares about not only the baby, but me too. 
     At my last visit, she asked how I had been doing and I admitted it had been a rough couple of weeks. I explained that my Father in Law had passed away and my husband and I had been dealing with that...so it was no surprise when I stepped on the scale and had gained 3 lbs in two weeks. Bleh. She talked about it with us, making sure Caleb and I were both ok, and even patted my arm the whole time she was discussing it with us. I found out she is a Christian (another bonus) because during the conversation she kept telling us he is in a better place and that as hard as it is to be happy, we should try our best to....knowing that he is better off than we are, lol. It was such an uplifting experience. I couldn't have asked for a better doctor to deliver our baby girl. 
     Anyways, back to the "zombie" kick. I've decided that I'm going to make Starbucks one of my top friends. When I'm at my lowest, starving for sleep, and unable to reach the point of waking fully from a zombie like stupor, Starbucks to the rescue. One iced vanilla latte and I'm zapped back to life....heeheehee. Thank God I only have to utilize this technique once every couple of weeks...to ensure that it continues to work this well, I force myself to go long periods without it...which is probably a good thing since I'm preggers. My favorite thing to drink is water and I've grown to love milk as well...but only 2% because whole milk makes me want to gag....ewwww. So, yeah, that's my little blip of the day. Enjoy your weekends everyone! 

Month 9

     Well, we have finally made it to month 9 of preggersville and I couldn't be happier or sadder. I know it sounds like I contradicted myself just now, but here's why. I am SO thankful to have reached this final month; that means 3 weeks 6 days at the MAX to go before Haleigh gets here...PRAISE THE LORD!!! But. on the other hand, I'm in the final month....which equals total blahs-ville.  In other words, I wake up everyday with horrible leg cramps, I feel like I live in the bathroom with the amount of pee breaks I take, and I'm starting to have trouble getting Noah in and out of his crib/pack and play. Haleigh has already dropped and I literally feel like she is going to fall out of me with every step I take...now, grant it, I wouldn't complain if that were to happen, but we all know us women aren't that lucky. *grin* I go back to the doctor on March 15th of this month and I'm hoping the doctor will tell me I'm like 100% effaced and 3 or 4 cm dilated; yeah, yeah, I know...wishful thinking, haha. :-) But, it would be awesome to go into labor on my own at 37 weeks. I've been praying everyday that the Lord sends this little girl to us without surgery. How awesome would that be?!?!?!  
     We are currently in the process of trying to find somewhere to move into. We had discussed buying a home and that was fairly on track for a while...we've certainly got the finances to do it. But, the timing is just WAY OFF. I mean, if Haleigh decides not to come until our scheduled c-section on March 30th, then we will really only have part of April and May to find a house and get all of the mandatory requirements of buying a home completeled...I'm not sure that I could handle the stress of healing from major surgery, chasing after a toddler, handling a newborn, AND buying a house. It seems like a terrible amount of pressure for a person to deal with. But, if it's in the Lord's will, it WILL happen. :-)  Even so, we are also looking at homes/apartments/townhomes  for rent as well, This way, if things don't work out and we can't buy, we have a backup plan. Either way, it will just be nice to move out of this tiny one bedroom into something bigger. I don't know how we've managed it, but the Lord has provided and I know He will continue to do so. 
     So, if you will please continue to pray for our family; the moving process, this final month of pregnancy, and Mama and baby's health, that would be much appreciated. I hope each of you is having a fantastic week!

35 Week Prenatal Visit

     Dr. Clapp says everything is looking really good. :-)  My blood pressure is still perfect, although my ankles have started swelling up a bit more over the past couple of weeks. Haleigh is measuring perfect for size and her heartbeat was normal...we are so thankful for that. I got back on March 15th for my 37 week checkup; they will be doing g beta strep test that day and checking my progress. So, hopefully, little girl may make it here without a c-section...we shall see. Regardless, we are down to 29 days to go and I'm starting to freak out a little bit. I did manage to get all of my hospital bag packed finally, so that was nice. I'm currently having more and more "nesting" days...one of which was this  morning; I woke up at 5am wanting to clean out our closet. Thankfully, I was able to suppress the urge and go back to sleep until 6:45 when Noah thought it would be an awesome time to wake up.....so, between not getting to sleep 'til 12, the 4 pee runs I had to make in the middle of the night, my nesting moment at 5am, and Noah's early bird special, I am currently exhausted beyond belief. BUT, I am thanking God for it because I know He is preparing me for those 2am feedings which will be happening in a month or less. Please continue to pray for us as we are still searching for a new place to move, and the health of Mama and baby! :-)