Another Update

Okay, I've not totally dropped off the face of the earth, I promise! I just haven't had much to post about the last week or so. I started having some more powerful contractions yesterday, but they seem to have stopped entirely, so I guess they're still just the Braxton Hicks variety. Today marks the point in pregnancy at which Morgan was born, which means that I have 20 days left till my due date. My blood pressure and glucose are holding pretty steady, which is good, although I did overdo it a bit on Friday.

Nick absolutely hates to grocery shop, so I made up a menu and a grocery list and headed out to do it myself once he got home to watch Morgan (I definitely know better than to attempt shopping with an 8 year old in my condition!). It was a pretty big shopping trip, meant to cover enough meals till next payday (14 days), plus I had to pick up a few small things at Wal-Mart. Toward the end of the grocery store I got really shaky and nauseated, so I think my pressure probably got pretty high. I made it through the line and home, and Nick and Morgan did the unloading and putting away for me while I lay down. But other than that I've done pretty well.

I go back to the doctor tomorrow, so we'll see if I've dilated any farther. We've pretty much got everything ready for the baby to come, although there are still some hand-me-down clothes I've got to wash (or rather have washed for me). I do have a baby shower coming next weekend (Oct 10th), and I hope to get either a crib and mattress or enough gift cards to go get one. She will probably be here by then, but she'll be sleeping in a bassinet for the first few weeks anyway, so we can do without one for a little while.

One thing I would really appreciate is your prayers on is my job situation. We still feel strongly that God's plan for us is for me to be a stay at home mom, and right now we both love the way that's working, even with me being on bed rest. I'm able to pick Morgan up right after school, be here to help her with her homework without being worn out from work, take care of all the bill paying online (which I've always done, but it was always a struggle to get it done during business hours while working), and plan menus for the week and make out the grocery lists (which saves us money, even if I don't need to do the actual shopping right now). It's also been wonderful as far as Morgan's school schedule - for instance there's a teacher's inservice this Thursday and Friday, and now we don't have to worry about finding a sitter while we both work. A side benefit is that Nick has been taking her in the mornings, which gives them some quality time together, and also gets him out the door in time to miss all the school traffic on the way to work, actually making his commute easier! And once I'm off bed rest I'll be able to actually spend time doing housework and have dinner ready for Nick when he gets home!

All of this is working wonderfully, but right now I still have a pay check coming in. When that stops and Nick's job goes into the inevitable winter slump, things will get more difficult unless God really steps in and provides. Now He has promised to do just that, so long as we are doing His will - I just need your prayers that we will have clarity and peace as to whether or not His will is for me to leave my job! I truly believe that it is, but I also badly want it to be, and I don't want my desires to drown out His voice. I guess one big sign will be whether or not He provides the money we needed from the refinance that didn't happen due to the flood insurance issue. Anyway, your prayers will be very much appreciated. Hope you guys have a great week!