Homesteading: A Woman's Journey

Pregnancy Update & More

I am now at 34 weeks, only 6 weeks to go.  It seems that now that time is running closer, I am getting nervous about getting all the preparations made.

The baby is moving alot, even rotated into what I am hoping is a heads-down position Monday night.  Unfortunately, the position change brought on more labor again that luckily stopped on its own after just over an hour this time.  The last time I had labor pains, they lasted 17.5 hours and had to be stopped at the hospital.  The doctor had said that my stomach was very sensitive to my activity levels, but I hadn't thought about it being sensitive to the baby's movements also.  We have chosen the name already, Micah Nathaniel.  We are thrilled to be having a boy this time around.  Joe and I have both wanted to have 1 of each, now we will.

Joe left out for work yesterday.  It was hard on him to leave as he knows how much help I am needing at home right now.  I thik in many ways this time is hardest on him.  I may be going through the physical part, but he worries about me when he is gone and wishes that he were home.

Abbie is so cute about the pregnancy.  Up until we knew the gender, we have been referring to the baby as "Jellybean".  It is the same nickname we used for Abbie before we knew we were having a girl.  Now, Abbie comes up to me and points at my belly and says "Jellybean".  She also has taken a liking to rubbing my belly and poking it to get Micah to kick and move around.  Poor baby is not even born yet and Abbie is eager to play with him.

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08:05, Wednesday, February 13, 2008 .. Posted by gabbie427

The name you have picked for the baby is beautiful!!! Love it. And little Abby talking about her Jellybean....so cute. I bet she will be a wonderful big sister!

Gods Blessings,
Amy Jo

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08:46, Wednesday, February 13, 2008 .. Posted by morningsunshine

my son Bug used to lie on my legs with his face by my stomach and sing "ditties" to the baby in utero. about a week after she was born, she was fussy and so I told Bug to sing to her like he used to, so he started singing his ditties, and she stopped crying and looked at him. She recognized him and his voice. he is still her favorite person (especially now that favorite doesn't mean milk-source! LOL)

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10:52, Wednesday, February 13, 2008 .. Posted by Sara

I love that name! And I agree, I bet Abbey will be a wonderful big sister! What all do you have left to do for your new arrival? Do you have all the clothes and things ready? I would like to mail you something for your little guy, is there something in particular you are in need of?

Blessings, sara