Countdown

Finally, I can start counting down. The Dr. said that I have to go at least 2 more weeks, but then I will no longer be considered pre-term. So I now have anywhere from 2-3 to 7 weeks left. Yea!

Stress and Blessings

I have felt so stressed out lately that it has really affected my mood. It seems that it is constantly pouring at our house. Every time I think things are going to be ok with the pregnancy then we find out about something new. For instance we just got good news that I had quit hemorrhaging in the placenta, but then found out that I was borderline with gestational diabetes. The kids don't let me sleep. Scott's working on his last CPA test , and the list can go on and on. There are so many days when I just want to scream and make it all stop. But then I got on the blog last night and saw Emily's blog about being grateful, and realized that I needed to focus on my blessings. So here is my list.

1) My kids - with all the trials and miscarriages I have had, I am really grateful that I have the kids I do. I love them so much and am glad that Heavenly Father let me keep them.

2) My Husband- he works so hard and even though we struggle, he has always made it so that I could stay home with the kids. I am really grateful for that.

3) My Friends- you all seem to always know exactly what I need when I need it. Like the other day when Ann brought crafts and bread over. Thank you, it was wonderful. I know that you guys will pick me up when I need the extra help.

4) My Calling - I am grateful that at least once a week I can go to Church and focus on all those kids and what they have to offer me. And for three hours everything else seems to disappear.

5) My family - I love phones and e-mail. I am so grateful that even though I live away from most my family, I can pick up the phone and they are there.

6) I am grateful I am not alone. I am grateful that there is always someone there for me, to help me and guide me and teach me all the time.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Let's just say sleep deprivation. The last two weeks seem to have rolled into one day. That's how little sleep I got. It was great though. We did mostly homemade gifts this year, which I always think are more fun, and more stressful : ). The kids loved them. The next great thing was that my sister and her family came from Idaho to visit. They went 35mph the whole way, but finally made it. We played lots of games and ate lots of snacks. I swear I have gained all my required 20-40 pregnancy pounds in the last two weeks. My goals for the new year are:

1) Make it through the month of January and first week of February without having the baby.

2) Have my baby. (no duh right)

3) Get to the point where I can finally play with my kids again.

4) Play, Play, and Play lots with my kids.

5) And ultimately just have a good year.