Update

Thought I would post an update for those who check regularly to see how things are going with the arrival of Baby Collin. Well, not much to update! I went to the doctor yesterday and am still not dialating and only effaced to 25% and Collin has decided to stay put for the time being, he pulled his head higher than he was last week so the doctor said "see ya next week"! We still don't have an induction plan! My father in law has been talking with a certain doctor from anesthesia about my factor XI deficiency and we are trying to choose a day when that doctor is on duty for maternity. So, our first option was July 2, a week from yesterday but with the lack of progress, Dr. Song doesn't think I am ready for that. So, the next option is July 11, which Dr. Song is okay with as long as I don't start dialating and making more progress before next week. He doesn't want to risk my going into labor and the situation be complicated further! So, pray for Collin and I, pray that it all works out for our best as far as health and safety is concerned! I guess at this point the idea is WAIT! Just keep us all in your prayers, I am getting considerably more uncomfortable everyday and I know my family has to be paying the price for this. Poor little Bryce, he understands and doesn't at the same time why Mommy can't do all of the playing that I have been able to do before and why Mommy needs to rest and I tired all of the time. In a few weeks it will all be over though and he will be wondering why in the world such a little guy can make such big noise when he needs something! Just keep praying for us!

The waiting game!

Well, I went to the doctor on Wednesday and had another ultrasound. Just another reconfirmation that I am carrying a large baby boy. I was not quite 36 weeks at the appointment and he was measuring to weigh 7 lb. 1oz., which means he has gained 2 pounds in the last month! In my head to compare, Maleigha, my adorable niece, weighed 7 lb 2 oz at full term!! Then to top it all off, Dr. Song checked for any progress being made and I have made absolutely none!!! With Bryce at this point I had already began the thinning process and was 75% effaced at my 36 week appointment. So, this throws another wrench in the plans! The original plans were to induce on the 7th of July, then due to some special circumstances, it was thought that maybe the 2nd would be the day of induction, which was okay with me. But when I had made no progress on my own, Dr. Song says that everything is on hold until he checks again next week. If I don't start thinning out, he cannot induce labor until I do. So, now we just play the waiting game and trust God to do what is best for me and Collin. God created Collin in His own time and plan, which were nothing like mine at the time and I learned then to wait on Him, maybe he is trying to teach me this again!!! I guess I am a slow learner! But please be in prayer for this situation. With the blood issue I have, we would really like for everything and everyone to be on board to work out for what is best for our family! God is in control and I know that it will work out to what He knows is best whether we do or not. It is just difficult waiting and not knowing!!

Showered with Blessings

On Saturday some friends in our church threw a baby shower for me and Collin. At first I was unsure of the idea of having a baby shower for my second boy but when they asked if I minded, I thought why not?! It was wonderful! There was an excellent turnout of people from my families (blood, marriage, and church!)! People are so sweet and generous, God has definitely blessed us with a great group of people in our lives. Throughout my pregnancy, I have found it super easy to become frustrated and aggravated with people in general. Especially since our pastor left in February, it has been super easy to get frustrated with things at church because everything just seems harder now, thank you raw emotions and hormone overload! God really used the entire shower experience to humble me and to teach me a lesson! God's love in brothers and sisters in Christ is bigger than our circumstances! Josh and I were blown away by the love that we were shown through the shower itself (thank you soooooo much to the Beckett ladies) and the gifts that people in the church brought for us and Collin! I felt extremely blessed throughout the entire day! And one big reason is...
This may be a long post because I had one exciting day! Sitting at my shower waiting to begin, I had my back to the door and my Granny pointed to someone walking in and made a surprised noise and face. When I turned around to see what the fuss was about, Jennifer, our former pastor's wife and most importantly a very good friend was walking through the door. My mom and Grace B. had conspired together and invited her to come down for my shower. I was very excited to see her! I know there are others too, but I have missed her and her family soooo much since they moved back in February (really Jennifer, you don't know how much!!)! Then I found out that not only was she at the shower but Scott and the kids had come to and they were at my house so the kids could play with Bryce! I knew that my little guy's day had been made, he had missed Ben and Anna Kate so much and I knew the chance to play with them would be more than exciting for him! They also got to stay through the evening and we got to have a wonderful visit with them and the kids got to play some more! Watching them together again was great and sad at the same time, but it was great to get to see them and spend time with them. So, thanks to all involved in getting them here and thanks Duncans for the best gift you could have given, coming and visiting with us!!