Some answers to prayer
For over a week, I've been wanting to take and post some new house project pictures, but everything has conspired against this plan:op Last week, the insomnia I've been struggling with frequently throughout this pregnancy reached a new level (as in...I was lucky if I could doze off for two hours each night), at the same time as Micah came down with a bad cold. For the whole weekend, we were two pathetic houseridden couch potatoes who laid around in our pjs groaning:op
Thankfully, Micah's cold had seen it's worse by Monday morning, and I've slept better (though still not optimally) the past few nights as well. (It's hard to get optimal sleep when you're up at least five times a night to visit the restroom!)
We're thankful that Micah found another job he can do to help keep us afloat while he continues to explore more permanent options. He began on Monday morning. We've come to find out that his contract work in the new home inspection industry will be no more...at least for several months or until we see a drastic housing market recovery. So it's a very good thing, and we're thanking God, that we were not relying exclusively on that income. Now we're continuing to pray for direction on where to go from here.
Baby and I are doing well at almost 27 weeks along. I had an appointment with my midwife today, and from here on out will be going to see her every two weeks instead of monthly. Baby's heartbeat and measurements and so forth have been good at every appointment, and he's very active these days. We're thankful for good health for both he and I this far! We're planning on a homebirth with our midwife if all continues to go well. We also have a hospital less than ten minutes away if a circumstances warrant. (Some of you may now think I'm nuts, but that's OK:o) I don't have anything at all against hospitals and plan to use one if any major complications do arise.)
With the start of Micah's new schedule on Monday, I've also been trying to become more productive and disciplined with my time managment. I'm still not quite where I want to be since my lack of sleep has really been messing me up, but I'm getting there. I look forward to getting back to posting more on homemaking topics again very soon as I (hopefully) get into the new swing of things.
A big thank-you to those who have hung in there with me and my blog through all of it's recent ups and downs...eh, make that downs:o) I appreciate each and every comment and encouraging word. You guys are awesome!:o)
Thankfully, Micah's cold had seen it's worse by Monday morning, and I've slept better (though still not optimally) the past few nights as well. (It's hard to get optimal sleep when you're up at least five times a night to visit the restroom!)
We're thankful that Micah found another job he can do to help keep us afloat while he continues to explore more permanent options. He began on Monday morning. We've come to find out that his contract work in the new home inspection industry will be no more...at least for several months or until we see a drastic housing market recovery. So it's a very good thing, and we're thanking God, that we were not relying exclusively on that income. Now we're continuing to pray for direction on where to go from here.
Baby and I are doing well at almost 27 weeks along. I had an appointment with my midwife today, and from here on out will be going to see her every two weeks instead of monthly. Baby's heartbeat and measurements and so forth have been good at every appointment, and he's very active these days. We're thankful for good health for both he and I this far! We're planning on a homebirth with our midwife if all continues to go well. We also have a hospital less than ten minutes away if a circumstances warrant. (Some of you may now think I'm nuts, but that's OK:o) I don't have anything at all against hospitals and plan to use one if any major complications do arise.)
With the start of Micah's new schedule on Monday, I've also been trying to become more productive and disciplined with my time managment. I'm still not quite where I want to be since my lack of sleep has really been messing me up, but I'm getting there. I look forward to getting back to posting more on homemaking topics again very soon as I (hopefully) get into the new swing of things.
A big thank-you to those who have hung in there with me and my blog through all of it's recent ups and downs...eh, make that downs:o) I appreciate each and every comment and encouraging word. You guys are awesome!:o)
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posted by Erin | 5:58 PM
3 Comments:
I'm sorry you haven't been able to sleep, that must be tough. )o:
{{Hugs}}
~Mrs.B
It was fun to read your pregancy update and I think it's cool that you're planning a homebirth!! I hope it all works out for you and that you have an awesome birth experience.
Sorry about the insomnia problems! I think I read recently about something natural you can take for that--don't remember what it was, though. I've never had insomnia troubles (except when I have heartburn :)) and I'm thankful!
If you're looking to do any reading up on pregnancy/birth stuff, I highly recommend "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth"--I borrowed it from my midwife and there is a lot of helpful stuff in there! Lots of graphic birth pictures, too, just so you know. :)
I'm glad that Micah was able to find another job and I hope it goes well for him. Thanks for the update and also for sharing the pics of your home--it looks so cozy and inviting!!
Thank you ladies:o) Carrie, thanks for the book suggestion! That's one I haven't seen yet. My midwife's been keeping me pretty busy reading her entire library too, so I SHOULD be prepared. But I don't exactly feel that way...I guess it's just something I have to go through to know what to expect. You must be getting to be a pro by now:o)
Thankfully, the insomnia hasn't been as bad over the past week or so, though I still wake up several times a night!
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