1 Week

"The moment a child is born, a mother is also born... And neither life will ever be the same". 

July 22, 2013 (yes, the same day as the royal prince) my sweet Esther Danielle was born into this world 8 pounds, 5.2 ounces and 20 inches long.  Total of 15 hours of labor- 30 minutes pushing, VBAC successful! 

She's already brought so much love into our family. Her big sister is smitten with her. She always wants to hold and love on her. 




Esther is doing well eating - she's kinda a little piggie! She eats, sleeps and poops! Perfect for a baby's life. 

Thank you God for safely bringing Esther into our lives and growing our happy family. Continue to give me and Dad the wisdom to know how to care for her needs and how to make our family come and grow together in unity and love.

 

38 Weeks

Ok, I'm ready to get this party started. At 38 weeks its just so close and I'm as ready as I can be and at this point there's no way I can grow any more! She is so low right now too I feel there's only one way for her to get lower ;) . But, because she IS so low the nerve pain in my leg is intense. Sitting on my booty helps some in that it keeps the pressure off. But if she's having a day of wiggles (which is often) there's nothing that keeps the nerves off limit. I can tell she's just trying to get comfortable most days. There just doesn't seem to be any more room in there!


Doctors Appointment: doc says I'm about 2 cm today so it's getting close! 

Nesting: I believe most cabinets, closets and rooms are organized, rearranged and ready to go... for awhile. ;) 

36 Weeks

"I will greatly rejoice in The Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness" Isaiah 61:10

Lots of discomfort to say the least. She is carrying so low she's hitting some major nerves in my leg. Because of this my leg gives out, randomly, and I have frequently been falling. Its been so painful (shooting, stabbing pain). No good. Soooooo, the doc has put me on "bed rest" for lack of a better term.  This is basically telling me to sit on my butt as much as possible and the less walking the better. 

Sigh, with this being said I'm definitely ready to meet her - to say the least. I'm ready for the heartburn to cease and the waddle to return to normal. Lol 

Nursery Update: we are 90% finished. The rest is mostly the wall decorating which we'll likely finish with frames filled with her! So, at this point we are done! Yikes! It's so close. Sitting in her rocking chair makes me want to hold her in my arms NOW!  Have I mentioned I've lost all patience? ;) 

Name: I know many have been wondering if we've picked a name. We haven't officially and are still planning on waiting until we meet her to decide. 


Baby girl is growing stronger. She's about 6 pounds and her muscles are increasing in strength. I can feel this strength all day long with her movements and jabbings. So thankful for her growth. 

Lord,
Thank you for the miracle growing inside me. Even though the discomfort and pain are present I still rejoice in the blessing you've given to me. 
I pray for her continued muscle development. I pray she grows strong physically and spiritually in You. Allow her to grow strong in self-discipline and self-control.