Goodies

Yesterday, I received an Edible arrangement at school from Brian. It was a great way to end my last day at school. I needed a pick me up. Thanks so much honey:)

It was a weird feeling leaving school, it is not time for summer break. I am leaving my students and classroom in the hands of someone else. I know it is beyond my control, but I am praying she does well and takes care of my babies. I am off until April 27th and can't wait to spend some time with Brian, Jackson, and our families.

Brian brought home the biggest gift bag I have ever seen from work yesterday. (I should have taken a picture:) His co-workers filled it up with lots and lots of things for Jackson. We got some more diapers, wipes, lotion, outfits, blankets, pacifers, onesies, shoes, and toys. One of the outfits has a cow on it, and I absolutely love it! It reminds me of home. Thanks a bunch to all the x-ray techs at Texas Orthropedic.

3 days, not including today, until we meet Jackson!!!!

38 weeks

I feel great, just tired! God has truly kept his hand upon me through out this whole pregnancy. 2 more days of school and 5 more days till we meet Jackson:) I was able to make it to my hair appt. last night, so now he can come any time! My mom was able to change her flight and is flying in on Monday and my dad and sister are driving down and should be here sometime Tuesday. The whole pregnancy seems to have gone so fast, but at the same time I feel I have been pregnant forever. I am still not sure I fully comprehend that I am going to have a baby next week.
Here I am at 38 weeks, please no judging, I know I am HUGE! Please pray for a healthy delivery and baby.


P.S. We had two showing on our house today and one was a re-showing:) Please continue to pray! We really appreciate your prayers.

The Countdown Begins...

7 days until we meet Jackson!

At my appointment today the doctor told me I was now 2.5cm dilated, 35% thinned, and his head has dropped even lower. My blood pressure was a bit higher than normal for me. Normally it has been 118/76 and today it was 118/86. But, the doctor wasn't too concerned because I lost 2 pounds and did not have protein in my urine- which are all good things. He wants Friday to be my last day at school, so 4 more days with my students and a few days to get everything in order for my sub. I have another appointment scheduled for next Monday morning if everything turns out well I will have an induction Tuesday morning at 6:00 am. Unless Jackson and God have other plans and he comes earlier than that:)

So until then I have plenty of things to do!

This is my new favorite spot in the house and probably will be until Jackson arrives:)

On another note, please pray for our house situation. Someone is really interested in buying it, please pray that they would make an offer:) Again, God's timing is perfect. Normally I am not home during the day but I took today off. Our agent called and needed me to do some different things for this interested buyer, which I would not have been able to do if I was at school!

School Baby Shower

Today after school, my wonderful 1st grade team threw me a baby shower. They are sooo sweet! Everything was so cute and yummy:) It was fun to hang out with my coworkers in a different atmosphere. They are so fun and make coming to school each day even easier. Again, I am so blessed by all the special people in my life. I got a lot of necessities and some very cute newborn outfits. I can't wait to dress Jackson up (sounds like he is my doll)!

The spread of food! Yummy!

Don't judge me, it was a long day at school!

Isn't the cake adorable? I was lucky enough to get two cakes from my friend Deanna!

The first grade gang (minus Melissa and Susi), I love you guys! Thanks a bunch!!!

37 weeks

I still can't believe I am still posting these pictures! I am now 2cm dilated but have not thinned anymore. My doctor is gone for the weekend, so please pray I make it to my next appointment on Monday. I am going to take Monday off just to relax and get ahead in my masters class. I am now retaining water. I could not wear my ring to school today and by the end of the day my ankles are swollen. I am sitting with my feet up in the recliner right now:) I am curious to see how much Jackson weighs and what day he will come! Cast your vote to the right:)

Jackson's Room?

Last night I had Brian bring in the changing table and hang Jackson's name above his crib. No, I didn't get to paint or decorate his nursery. But that will hopefully happen soon enough. (We still do not have a close date on our house or any buyers. Please continue to pray for this situation, we know God's timing is PERFECT!) I just wanted to have something ready for when he comes. I realized this kid needs more clothes. I can't wait to meet him and know what size clothes I need to buy. I can't wait to shop for him and me post pregnancy:) I took a blanket to get monnogrammed with his name on tonight. I wanted to have something to take to the hospital with his name on it. Hopefully, it is done before he comes!

I have begun writing out scripture that gives me complete peace, reminds me of his love and strength that comes from Him. This paper will be one of the items in my hospital bag. I plan on reading these verses over and over through the delivery process:) I have Jackson's diaper bags packed and ready to go, mine is a work in progress! I am really anxious and can't believe sometime in the real near future I will have a son. Hopefully, I am ready!

Happy Valentine's Day

1 John 4:19 "We love because he first loved us."

Brian was very sweet! He made me a video card (that he posted below), sent me an edible arrangement (which never made it to my school), and took me to the Woodlands. Since the edible arrangement never got to me, he ended up getting it for free. I thought that was even better, but Brian was upset he didn't get to surprise me at work. The fruit was delicious and I ate it all in ONE day:) He definitely knows what I love!

We then drove up to The Woodlands and spent the night at the Marriott Waterway. We had such a great time just hanging out together, probably our last time to get away just the two of us for a while:) We walked along the waterway, shopped, ate LOTS of food (or at least I did), and relaxed. I picked to eat at Genghis Grill, where you get to create your own stir fry. I love stir fry, I think I enjoyed it way too much!

Here are a few pictures from the weekend: