Patiently waiting...

No baby yet. Being induced at 5am Friday. 8-28-09. Keep me in your prayers. Stay tuned for updates!!

The past week...and today is my due date!!

I am a little bit behind so I will do a quick update on what has gone on this past week.

Last week at my appointment I saw a different OB/GYN because mine so conveniently scheduled her vacation during the last two weeks of my pregnancy. At first I was upset about this but now realized it was a blessing in disguise! I LOVED the new Dr. and realized the care that I DIDN'T get from my Dr. before. Last week at 39 weeks I was 1.5cm dilated and 50% effaced. I gained 5 lbs in fluid in the last 9 days! AHHHHHHHHHH I about cried... Dr. Armstrong (new Dr.) seemed to be concerned with the swelling in my feet. He advised me to take my BP daily to monitor. Overall it's been pretty average with maybe a high reading here or there but nothing consistent.

On Friday of last week, Kevin had an interview with Fed Ex here in Bemidji. He felt that the interview went really well and is very anxious to hear back from them. They told him there were 11 other applicants and they would have a decision by September 1. Kevin is very excited about this position and is really hoping that it all works out. I too am excited. I haven't seen him get excited about a job. It has good pay, great benefits and decent hours. The hours of the shift would also help us cut down on daycare costs too. It has just been really hard to see Kevin unhappy with the way he has been treated at his current job for the last 8-9 months. I know he deserves better than where he is right now.

On Saturday, my parents arrived from Illinois!! YAY!! I was so excited I could have cried. I hadn't seen my parents since January. That was the longest I have ever been apart from them. They have been a TREMENDOUS help since they arrived. It has also been great to just have company here and someone to talk to when Kevin works! I just wish we lived closer so that I could see them more often. It's going to be hard to see them leave in a few weeks...I am going to move on to something else because I'm starting to cry.

Well today is my actual due date (loud cheers!!!!) ...now if I would only have this baby. I have an appointment this morning at 11. My mom is going to go with me. She has a few concerns (mainly swelling..it will NOT subside no matter what!!!) and hopefully with this new Dr. and his concerns from last week, we can get the ball rolling on having this baby girl in our arms!!!
I will try and update this afternoon after my appointment!

-Kristen

Our new home :)

We have be very busy bees lately trying to get our new home all ready before baby is born! We just love how open our new space is. We live on the 3rd floor and have vaulted ceilings which just really opens everything up! The storage here is fabulous! HUGE closets, cabinets etc. The only thing I would complain about is the kitchen cabinets are so high that I can only reach to the second shelf. We may need to invest in a step stool for me :) Our walls are a little bare at the moment but over time that will change. We are just happy to be settled in and I especially like being so close to work (1/2 mile).
Here are a few pictures of the interior of our apartment.

On a completely different note, I ask that you pray for Kevin. He has a job interview with Fed Ex on Friday at 1pm. This would be a part time position here in Bemidji with better pay/benefits and hours. It would also allow us to cut down on the cost of daycare. We also ask that you pray for a solution for our car troubles. It has been an ongoing problem with my vehicle leaking coolant. Before the move we had been looking at getting a new (used)car for me...but now with a good chunk of our budget going towards rent/utilities, we are unable to afford a new vehicle. Just pray that God will find an affordable way to fix my car!
Well I better hop in the shower. I have my 39 week check at 9:20am, and then a hair cut at 12:30pm :) I will post an update and pictures soon!

Can't sleep..might as well update

I have been super busy and neglected to update lately. As some of you know, Kevin and I have had A LOT going on this last week. In the last 10 days, we found out we had to move, found an affordable apartment, packed and moved (most of everything). It's been super hectic especially with the baby due in 16 days and working up until I deliver, especially now adding another $700 to our budget.
Last Wednesday I had my 37 week check. Everything was pretty normal. My BP was 102/72. I had only gain 3/10ths of a lb. in the last 2 weeks. From here on out, I will be seen for weekly checks. At this last check, I was not dilated or efaced at all! Man I am anxious! Maybe baby girl is just giving us time to get settled into our new place before she arrives!!
As far as how I am feeling...TIRED! Yet, I can't seem to sleep through the night because I have so many thoughts, ideas, concerns running through my mind. At church this week, Kevin's uncle Monty gave a great sermon about how God gives us the gift of too much sometimes, and how it's up to us to prioritize, delegate, and sometimes give some of this "stuff" up. Anyone who knows me well, knows that I am a control freak, sometimes borderline OCD. I want things to be done in a timely manner, organized and how I like it. I think within the last few weeks though, I have wound myself so tight trying to organize, plan, and get things just right..that if I do not begin to prioritize and only do the things that are important, delegate work to others and just let go of some of my anxiety and troubles then I might snap. It's very hard for me to do this, but Kevin has been very encouraging and already not even 24 hours after the sermon, has had to remind me about what Monty said. So, I will begin to take baby steps... I told Kevin that he could be in charge of laundry or dishes, and even though we are on a tight budget, I may only work 3 days this week, instead of my scheduled 4 days. I will just have to see how I feel as the week progresses.

I am sorry I do not have any images to upload this week. I have my 38 week check tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon. I will try to update as quickly as I can for everyone that follows.

I also just wanted to say thank you to everyone who helped us move on Sunday. We appreciate your hard work and are so thankful to have accomplished so much! It means so much to us that you took time out of your day off to help us out. We love you!