30 weeks...

Here's some pics of me at 30 weeks in Judah's room! Enjoy.

Babies Babies...

So, as mentioned in previous posts, everyone at our church is either pregnant, just had a baby or is trying. Seems there's something in the water. Well yesterday, my friend Lori had her baby Boy. She was scheduled to be induced on Monday but he decided to come on his own...and come he did. She went to the hospital at 12:20 am and had him at 1:20am. That's right NO time for an epidural and he was not a small guy either...8lbs, 4 oz. We went to visit them last night and I just couldn't get over that fact that she did it without drugs!!! This being her second child, she said she actually preferred it. What?! She said she wasn't as sore and didn't feel as groggy. She looked great and the baby was precious...he looked like a little old man! So cute.

As mentioned in this blog http://quesenberrys.blogspot.com/2008/10/i-have-to-do-what.html, by my friend and beautiful pregnant gal pal, Sara, we heard last weekend of all the wonderful yet scary things to look forward to when it comes to delivery. It definitely made me think. But, I kinda have the mindset that it is something that I am going to have to do, God will give me the strength to endure, and Judah's gonna come when he's good and ready and there's not a lot I can do about it. (Seriously the one thing that I haven't stressed over in this pregnancy. PTL) I am praying that the delivery will be as smooth and seamless as this pregnancy. I've also kinda decided to listen, but not digest what everyone else has experienced, because every one's delivery is so different. My only "stress" if you can even call it that is that Judah will come at Christmas. I mean that would be a great gift and everything, but Poor guy, I don't want him to feel gypped every year come his birthday. Oh well, as I said...he's coming when he's ready!! It's closer that I think!

Let the River flow...

Since being pregnant the hormones have been raging!! I have been so emotional! I seriously cry at the drop of a hat. If you look at me and say cry or even think about it...there she blows, Niagara Falls. It's kinda like when you see someone yawn or you say yawn, you can't help but to yawn. Oh, and once I start, boy is it ever hard to stop! I don't know if it's a combination of being tired and the hormones, but wow am I ever a basket case. Today has been one of those days. I just start crying at my desk and and I tell myself, "suck it up Jules, you're gonna freak everyone out." Not to mention I work in a predominately male environment and they don't know how to deal with a crying woman. And what's sad is when someone asks what's wrong...I seriously don't know. So, today, I simply excused myself to the ladies room and tried to get it all out. Only downfall is when I'm finally finished with the tears, my nose remains red for quite a while...oh well...

Confessions of a pregnant gal, to be continued...

Growing baby boy!!

Went to the doctor today for our sonogram. I have posted pictures of our growing boy below. He's getting so big. We are right on target according to the doctor. He weighs 2 lbs., 9 oz. and is measuring in the 48% for his age. I only gained 1 lb. this time...thank GOD!!

I can't help but think he looks so cute, but these fuzzy pictures I'm sure don't do him justice. (Proud mom perspective of course!) He definitely has some big feet though...he must get that from his father!

The most amazing thing about this sonogram visit had to be seeing all of his organs in detail. We saw the 4 heart chambers...and it was so amazing.!! We saw his brain, the spinal cord and fluid, his belly, the umbilical cord...it was just incredible. What a miracle I have growing in my belly. I am so amazed at what God can do!

Update...

Well, I guess I've been neglecting my blogging duties. I apologize if there are those out there who check this regularly. Here's what's been going on in my life this past week...

CRAZINESS!!!!

As many of you know I work at an Investment firm as a sales assistant. A job that can be either boring or busy. Well, needless to say with the state of the economy, it's been crazy. The phones have not stopped ringing and my work load has seemed to double. However, I'm not complaining because about a month ago I was watching the clock as the days went by, bored out of my mind. If you know me at all, you know I like to stay busy. I love to be on the go all the time. Well, since being pregnant, being extremely busy has made me EXTREMELY tired. At about 3:00pm everyday, I'm ready to call it quits!!

Due to the high tired factor, I haven't been walking like I should. I cringe to think what the scale will say at the next Dr. visit. However, I HAVE backed off the chocolate and sweets. I'm trying to eat healthy. Judah must be running out of room in my belly, his movement have felt weaker and lower. He must be growing!!

Justin is out of town at the Catalyst conference with the church staff. I wanted to go, but couldn't swing missing work...so I'm all alone this week and it's up to me to make sure the service runs smoothly tonight and to lead worship. Thank goodness he found a speaker...I'm still too scared to speak to our kids for the whole night. I've shared my testimony and lead small groups, but never spoken the whole night to our teens...SCARY!!

More blogs to come...sorry for the time lapse.

Great day!

Yesterday was a great day!! Thank God, I really needed it! Here's how it went...

6:45 - woke up with out hitting the snooze button 100 times. I was alert and ready to start the day...this never happens
7:15 - Got dressed and decided to wear a light sweater...since it's now fall
7:30 - To my surprise I stepped out side to go to work and it was Chilly!!! My car said 66 degrees...Oh the joys! I love fall.
Drove to work with my sunroof opened!
8:00 - got to work and there were Krispy Kreme Doughnuts...my favorite! So I indulged myself (yes, they were still warm). My day was extremely busy, which I enjoy. I so much prefer to stay busy then to be bored or feel like I'm watching the clock all day (which happens often). So with a pep in my step I embarrassed the craziness.
12:45 - Picked up Justin for a baby-Dr. apt.
1:00 - Weigh in...I gained 5 more pounds. (the ONLY low part of my day). We got to hear the heartbeat and had a great visit with the doctor. Next visit we get an Ultrasound!
2:00 - Back to work to play catch up from the morning madness. Worked hard until the end of the day.
5:30 - Ran errands with my hubby
7:30 - Went walking with my neighbor for the first time in weeks since it's usually raining every afternoon. It felt amazing!! I want this weather to stay forever. My hair could get used to this zero humidity!
8:15 - Started dinner, made Sheppard's Pie.
9:00 - Settled down to watched some of the wonderful season premiere shows that we TiVoed this week.
10:30 - Fell asleep on the couch.
11:45 - Woke up to Justin telling me one of our youth was at the door and I needed to go to bed. So I did, and slept like a rock.

What a great day!!! Just thought I'd share!

Chocoholic

Hi, my name is Julie and I'm a Chocoholic.

Yes, it's true. I must have chocolate everyday or I feel as if I'll go into withdrawals. My weapon of choice? Peanut M&M's.

I have concocted in my mind that it's okay because I'm giving Judah the protein he needs-peanuts...I know it's sad. I wonder why I'm having trouble sleeping; the doctor informed me that chocolate has caffeine. News flash for me!

Since being pregnant I have craved, no, needed chocolate to survive everyday. I have always had a sweet tooth, but geez by the end of this 9 months I won't have any teeth left to speak of. Judah's either going to come out loving or loathing chocolate. I know I just can't get enough. I guess I should watch it, Lord knows I don't want a ton of post baby weight to loose!

Confessions of a pregnant gal, to be continued...