Getting Closer!

I went to the doctor on Thursday of this week to have my Rhogam shot, some bloodwork done and an ultrasound. Janie's heart rate was 149 and she weighed approx. 3 lbs and 1 oz- right on target for other 29 week old babies!! When we saw the doctor he was very pleased with everything and we are now beginning to see him every 2 weeks, again. I just can't believe in 10 weeks (tomorrow) or less Seth and I will be parents... wow!

Other news: My mom comes home next weekend- finally! I can't wait to see her and I know she is ready to get back. So keep them in your prayers as they begin their trip back from CA. I'm not sure how long it will take them, but I'm sure there will be very few stops on the way back!!

Update!

I have been slacking! When I get home from work the last thing I want to do is get on the computer- and when I do get on the computer it is to check facebook (I'll admit- I'm partially addicted!). Anyways- we are into our 2nd week of school and things are going great. I have definitely had to adjust from teaching math and resource to my new classroom, but I really love my kids and I have some great aides that help me out!! This week began our community outings, too. We go to the library and bowling once a week and the kids have done really well with the change in schedule- I think they enjoy getting outside of the classroom!! As for me, I'm holding up! My back tends to hurt towards the end of the day and my ankles have been swelling, but I am in the 3rd trimester and only have 11 weeks and 4 days until Janie arrives, so I can deal with a hurting back and swollen ankles for that much longer!! I still can't believe that it is getting so close!! Seth is also having a good start to his school year- he really enjoys his kids and the people he works with- so that is always a good thing!! Also- Seth is thinking about going back to school, so if you don't mind, say a little prayer for him that he finds exactly what he wants to go back for and that everything falls into place for him. I really want him to go back (I don't have the "want" to go back right now) and I just pray that he can figure things out and hopefully begin soon!!

As for Janie Ann- she is moving around- A LOT! Especially in the morning time when I am getting ready and at night when I am ready to go to bed!! The past 2 mornings she has also been really active right when I get to school, from about 7:30 to 9:00. I go back to the doctor next Thursday for my Rhogam Shot (my blood type is negative and Seth's is positive- imagine that! :)) and an ultrasound to see how big she is getting- please say a prayer that everything is still going great. I'm trying my hardest to keep my bloodsugars at the level the Dr. wants (80-100), but it is difficult and I have had some low bloodsugars, which means I have to eat, which means I have probably gained more weight than what the Dr would like, but that will all be OK as long as Janie Ann is fine!!

Another prayer request, while I'm thinking of it, Seth's parents and grandparents, and my grandparents, along with a lot of people from our church are leaving Thursday night at midnight to go on an Alaskan Cruise (I'm jealous)- so just pray for their safety as they travel.

No belly picture update- but as soon as I get one, I will post it! :)

Made it!!

Well, the first day of school for our students have come and gone and I'm still alive. Barely...but I'm still alive!! Overall it was a great day, just exhausting getting everyone used to the new school and the new schedule. The only problem I forsee is our lunch time- we eat at the last lunch wave and it doesn't begin until 1:08 and I had some pretty hungry kids on my hands before 1:08 arrived!! We are going to try to post-pone breakfast a little later and see if that will help some. But I am really looking forward to my new classroom and new responsiblities!! As for Seth, he is exhausted too- he had to stay after school for about an hour making sure he had reciepted all the money correctly and had everything in place for tomorrow- which is very rare for Seth to do! So, needless to say, we are both going to clock out early tonight and begin again tomorrow!

Forgetful...

Well, it's happened- I have completely lost my mind! Today at lunch I was making magic cake and mixed the cake batter up, poured it in the pamered chef pan and began to cook the cake...the only thing is I completely forgot the "Magic" part of the cake! I forgot to put the icing into the batter before cooking it!! I have often forgotten things, but put it off as being busy. But now I'm going to blame it on the pregnancy! Hopefully tomorrow I won't forget where I'm supposed to be and when! Please say a prayer for me and my students tomorrow as it is their first day back! Hopefully I won't forget anything!!

Last Day of Summer

Well, today is our last day before heading back to the real world! While I am very grateful for my job, it is just tough after having 2.5 months off to get back into the routine. Especially for me knowing that in a couple of months I will be out again....couldn't I just hang out until Janie Ann arrives? :) You would think that on my last day I would be soaking up the sun next to the pool...wrong! I am at home washing clothes and trying to get everything ready to go back and Seth was kind enough to take my grandfather back to the doctor in Montgomery for his check-up. (Everything is going great with his eye, by the way!!). So anyways... I will be waking up super early in the morning and heading back to the real world...

Counting down the days...

Well...I have been counting down the days until I have to return to work and unfortunately it has come very close to the end of that countdown. :( We only have Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday before returning to work on Wednesday. Now don't get me wrong- I love my job and I am very thankful that I do have a job, which many people can not say right now. I also love the fact that I do (and always will) have weekends off, have holiday's off (and many days before and after certain holidays- not just one day), and I will always have a spring break and summers off while still getting paid!! So while that count down is coming to end, I am really beginning to focus on another count-down... kick off of Auburn Football! Well, not really- but I know my husband would like that!! :) I am beginning the count-down to meet Janie Ann! According to my counter we only have 101 days- which I know could come in 95 or it might be 101! It is just so surreal that I am nearing the end of this pregnancy and about to meet my daughter for the first time!! She has really become super active here lately and I thoroughly enjoy laying on my back and watching her move around! I even video-taped it last night for my mom since she is still in California- I plan on videoing it more as she becomes bigger and you can see her better!! I'm sure one day I will love to look back and see her. Anyways- while one countdown is ending, another is just beginning!! 

A few prayer requests...

1. Please pray for my Grandfather Stephens. He had some cataracts removed from his left eye over a year ago and he never fully regained sight in his left eye which upset him, so he was referred to a doctor in Montgomery for another type of eye surgery that could correct his vision. He had the surgery on Thursday in Montgomery and we had to go back Friday for a check up- the doctor said everything was looking fine, but it would be a full 3-5 months before he could tell if his sight was going to be back to normal. On our way home from the surgery on Thursday my grandfather told me that he hoped it worked so that he could see his great-granddaughter when she arrives. This broke my heart because I'm not sure if his sight will ever be what it was before, he is 88 years old and doing great, other than his eyes. So my prayer request for  him is that when his great- granddaughter arrives he had enough sight so that he can see her. 

2. Seth and I have to go back to work August 5th and I'm just not ready. I pray daily that God gives me the strenght I need to wake up, go to work and teach my students what they need to know and that I have enough energy to make it through the day! Also that the stress of going back to work in a new classroom setting and the stress of getting everything together for a long-term sub doesn't stress me out too much!! :) 

3. I go back to the OB on Tuesday- please pray that Janie Ann is still growing like she is supposed to and that I will receive a good report from him. I am feeling great, I'm just getting closer and closer to the due date and it makes me nervous!! 

4. Finally, please say a prayer for a friend's father. I'm not going to go into many details, but my friend's father recieved a report that his cancer has spread. He finds out Tuesday what his options currently are and they just really need our prayers right now. This friend has a lot on her plate right with starting a new job, moving and many more EXCITING things that will be coming- but right now this is taking center stage and her family just needs the prayers!! 

Coming soon.... pictures of the completed nursery... once it's complete! HA! We finally have all the furntiure in the room, now we just have to hang a few things on the walls and we will be done. Once we are done, I promise I will post pictures!!