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! :-)