Alrighty, it’s been awhile since I’ve updated, but we’ve truly 45 kinds of busy around the Westie abode. We’ve had birthdays and all kinds of extracurricular stuff go on and that’s kept us hopping in a big way. Well. Apparently “hopping” even in the proverbial sense, is not such a great idea for someone in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. 
Last week, I woke up feeling like I had been hit by a contraction truck. My lower back ached and I just wasn’t feeling well at ALL. I ended up calling Mark to come home because I knew that something wasn’t right. I went straight to bed and didn’t really get out until Tuesday (the 16th). On Wednesday, I had a routine OB appointment, and because of all the action, I had an exam. Without going into TMI, I had already started to dilate which wasn’t such a great thing considering I was only just 35 weeks on the nose. Historically, when I start to progress, I don’t go for very long before I’ve got a baby in my arms, and as much as I want to see this little peanut, I sure don’t want her to come before she is completely ready to tackle things like breathing! So, off to bed I had to go.
My dear mother in law drove up from the coast to wrestle Isabella help take care of the kids so that I could chill until the weekend when Mark would be home. It really, REALLY helped to get off of my feet. By Friday, my contractions had slowed and I didn’t feel so much like I had a vice grip around my abdomen every single time I took a step.
My incredible hubby really helped me to tie up some of the loose ends that were making me crazy because I was worried that they wouldn’t get done with this new turn of events. We got her crib and bassinette set up and all of her bedding and clothes washed and ready to go. I roasted a bunch of chickens, and Mark took all the meat off of them and assembled some of the freezer meals that I had in queue for them while I’m in the hospital, and after she’s born. That was after he did all the grocery shopping. Can I just pause here to tell you how much I love that man? He is such a great guy.
This week, we’ve FINALLY gotten to the 9 month mark {36 weeks} and I couldn’t be happier! I’m just chilling out until November 1st which is when I’m considered full term. After that, she’s free to show up any time she’s ready. Not much longer now!
Sounds like you do have a great guy there! So nice to feel prepared for the big event!
So glad you and Baby Girl are okay! I wondered when last we talked if you weren’t going to have do the stay in bed thing. Praising God for all of His provision for you through your Mark and your Mother in law too. :-)
I heard you were laid up for a few days! I almost called you this morning but then we had more house people come in. Looks like it’s only be another week or so for you. How exciting!
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Hi Gayle
Glad to hear that the contractions have slowed & that she’s staying in at the moment ~ I’ll keep on praying for you & your beautiful girl!!! Wish I could help, but please know I’m praying!
Blessings
Renata:)