Well, actually, I've been getting some symptoms which have caused Christian to worry a bit about me. Braxton Hicks contractions- quite normal... just not as frequently as I've been getting them. It seems that anytime I stand up for five minutes or more I get one and they prefer you get less than 4 in an hour (otherwise my doc suggested I drink lots of liquids and lay down). So... in the last three days we've had a series of exertions where I've gotten 4 or more of these 'practice' contractions and we've cut our trip (ie, shopping or something) short so that I can get home and rest. Today was a bit difficult for me, as Christian insisted that I sit down most of the day and direct him. So he cleaned the apartment, learned how to cook a pumpkin pie, and pretty much cooked our whole Christmas meal. Amazing, huh? I just wish it wasn't so hard for me to stay still. Apparently, I can be quite stubborn... as I attempted to clean a bit while Christian was distracted on the computer, and that didn't work in my favor, as the contractions came back with a vengeance. :( So, if you think of it, you can pray that these symptoms stop or that when I see my doc on Thursday he tells me that we shouldn't be so worried. :)
Here's the lastest picture of this prego woman. I've certainly gotten big, and there's no mistaken that a baby's in there!
Some wonderful friends of mine, Tracy and Brooke, threw a fabulous baby shower for me not that long ago. It was simply amazing! Everyone was so supportive and encouraging, which was exactly what I had hoped for. So many encouraging words, it was so nice. It will be a treasured memory of mine for many years to come, that's for sure. I didn't end up getting a chance to get a picture of everyone who came, but here are a few that I snuck in at the last minute.
Here's Brooke and Tracy:
And here are some of the women from my small group at church (Heather, me, Renee, Michelle, and Kelly):
And here are some of my friends from both work and school (Amanda, Ariel, me, and Nicole) :
And Brooke made this fabulous cake out of diapers! I'd never seen one made like this before, it was stunning!
Fabulous, huh? Now, if only diaper changing were as fabulous. :)
