So I'm 33 weeks pregnant. Crazy! It's really weird to think about because I was 33 weeks pregnant when I got sick with Claire. I went into the hospital at 33 1/2 weeks and delivered her at exactly 34 weeks. So far so good this time around though! I'm going to the doctor every week just to make sure everything is okay with me. And I'm actually resting and taking good care of myself. Really, I am. I'm learning a lot and I'm enjoying Claire so much. And I'm not anxious about HELLP coming back; I can't stop it and the Lord will take care of us.
With that said, if you feel compelled to pray for Mary Jane and I, I would be appreciative. I would really love to meet her when she's full-term and no earlier :)
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Mom's new toy
I am now officially the owner of a new Droid. I LOVE it!
My old phone was 2 1/2 years old and not working well. My computer is working again (thank you husband and John!) but the battery life stinks and it's getting up there as well.
The husband did some research and took me to the Verizon store yesterday to pick out a shiny new toy. THANK YOU!!!
Btw, I might be a little obsessed. I'm pretty sure I had 3 or 4 separate dreams about my new phone last night.
My old phone was 2 1/2 years old and not working well. My computer is working again (thank you husband and John!) but the battery life stinks and it's getting up there as well.
The husband did some research and took me to the Verizon store yesterday to pick out a shiny new toy. THANK YOU!!!
Btw, I might be a little obsessed. I'm pretty sure I had 3 or 4 separate dreams about my new phone last night.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Little Mama
Claire's going to be a great big sister. She has already had practice over at the Peel's with baby Emma. Jill has taught her how to be "gentle" with her baby girl and has even let Claire give Emma a bottle! I'm grateful for such a great friend who also cares for my girl one day a week.
Claire has also been practicing at home. A few months ago I showed Claire how to give her doll a bottle and she's been doing it ever since. Then about a month ago I swaddled her doll and we instantly had a new game. Yesterday, I watched Claire climb her changing table, doll in tow. Claire laid her doll down and pretended to change her diaper pulling out a wipe and everything. No lie. I was totally floored!!!
Well, tonight I realized she had gotten awfully quiet in her room. I walked in to find her tucking her doll in to sleep in the bouncy seat. Claire was putting covers around her and saying, "Night night." It was absolutely adorable. I managed to get a pretty good picture as she played next to her "sleeping" baby before Claire got tucked in herself.
Claire has also been practicing at home. A few months ago I showed Claire how to give her doll a bottle and she's been doing it ever since. Then about a month ago I swaddled her doll and we instantly had a new game. Yesterday, I watched Claire climb her changing table, doll in tow. Claire laid her doll down and pretended to change her diaper pulling out a wipe and everything. No lie. I was totally floored!!!
Well, tonight I realized she had gotten awfully quiet in her room. I walked in to find her tucking her doll in to sleep in the bouncy seat. Claire was putting covers around her and saying, "Night night." It was absolutely adorable. I managed to get a pretty good picture as she played next to her "sleeping" baby before Claire got tucked in herself.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Echo Valley Retreat
Two weekends ago Jeremy went on our church's Men's Retreat. Our House Group all (well almost all) went down the second night and met up with our guys when the retreat was over. We had a great time! It was a really nice place outside of Cuba, MO in the middle of nowhere. Claire loved wandering around and watching all of the kids.
She really liked sitting on the two big tractors. Claire loves anything that she can pretend to drive these days.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
We're still here...
I'm 31 weeks pregnant. That's my excuse for not blogging.
Here's what's been happening in the Martin household:
1. I'm still nesting like crazy. It's rubbed off on the husband. We've cleaned out a ton of stuff from our house and it's really awesome. We still have a bit of work to do in Claire's room, though, before we move her.
2. Claire said, "Amy," really well this weekend and even called out her name when Amy and Jeremy came back from an errand. So cute. The "Aunt" part throws her off but this is a good start.
3. Speaking of Claire talking, it's ridiculous how much she is saying. I really love it.
4. Claire's going to be a ladybug for Halloween. I had to hide the skirt that goes to her costume because she was so excited about it.
5. We're slowly getting ready for our Halloween party. We would love for you to come, let us know if we forgot to send you an evite. All are welcome.
6. I'm going to the doctor every week now to have my blood work checked in order to catch HELLP syndrome as fast as possible if it decides to come back. Everything is good so far!
7. I really love my job. I love that I get to do that and be at home majority of the time. I'm really thankful.
8. Speaking of thankful, I'm grateful to have a supportive and helpful husband. He told me last night that I needed to be really lazy for the duration of this pregnancy to take care of myself. Um, okay. :)
9. Mary Jane is an active little baby. Some folks have told me that their active babies during pregnancy have turned into very chill babies after they're born. Praying for that!
10. Apparently, I'm suddenly "showing" a lot! Every time I turned around today someone commented on my belly or asked my due date. It doesn't bother me one bit.
Here's what's been happening in the Martin household:
1. I'm still nesting like crazy. It's rubbed off on the husband. We've cleaned out a ton of stuff from our house and it's really awesome. We still have a bit of work to do in Claire's room, though, before we move her.
2. Claire said, "Amy," really well this weekend and even called out her name when Amy and Jeremy came back from an errand. So cute. The "Aunt" part throws her off but this is a good start.
3. Speaking of Claire talking, it's ridiculous how much she is saying. I really love it.
4. Claire's going to be a ladybug for Halloween. I had to hide the skirt that goes to her costume because she was so excited about it.
5. We're slowly getting ready for our Halloween party. We would love for you to come, let us know if we forgot to send you an evite. All are welcome.
6. I'm going to the doctor every week now to have my blood work checked in order to catch HELLP syndrome as fast as possible if it decides to come back. Everything is good so far!
7. I really love my job. I love that I get to do that and be at home majority of the time. I'm really thankful.
8. Speaking of thankful, I'm grateful to have a supportive and helpful husband. He told me last night that I needed to be really lazy for the duration of this pregnancy to take care of myself. Um, okay. :)
9. Mary Jane is an active little baby. Some folks have told me that their active babies during pregnancy have turned into very chill babies after they're born. Praying for that!
10. Apparently, I'm suddenly "showing" a lot! Every time I turned around today someone commented on my belly or asked my due date. It doesn't bother me one bit.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Oh, Claire....
My favorite new thing Claire is doing:
Attempting to wink. It's the most adorable thing ever. She squints both eyes and kind of turns her head. We'll get a video ASAP.
My least favorite thing Claire is doing:
Getting angry if you even glance at her while she eats. She will tell you "no" and want you to turn away. This isn't an "all the time" thing but she's doing it a lot.
Attempting to wink. It's the most adorable thing ever. She squints both eyes and kind of turns her head. We'll get a video ASAP.
My least favorite thing Claire is doing:
Getting angry if you even glance at her while she eats. She will tell you "no" and want you to turn away. This isn't an "all the time" thing but she's doing it a lot.
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