Over Thanksgiving weekend, we decided to do all of our Christmas decorating. It didn't take too long, because we don't have that many decorations. We figured we'd better get it done as soon as possible, otherwise it might not happen at all (something about a baby coming... go figure). This will be our first Christmas EVER in our marriage to stay home (again, blame it on the baby)! As much as we'd love to be with our families, we're also excited to have a rather quiet holiday with our new family. I want to find some kind of cutsie Christmas outfit for Westin to wear on Christmas morning...
I learned something while we were putting up our tree. My husband is quite crafty, and apparently he learned this little trick from his father. After we put the tree in the stand, Jeremy noticed that there were some spaces that weren't filled in very well. His solution? See for yourself:
He drilled a hole in the tree trunk, found a suitable branch from the trimmings he took off of the bottom, and inserted the branch into his drilled hole. The end result? No empty spaces on our tree. Brilliant!
We also officially completed the decorating for Westin's room. This is the last little bit that we had been putting off. We bought the letters from Walmart, Jeremy painted them, and then I helped him put them on the wall.
And now.... we wait. Tomorrow is my official due date, but I have a feeling there ain't nothing exciting going to happen tomorrow. He just seems a little too comfortable inside me. My parents flew in a couple of nights ago and will stay for a while. It is great to have them here - I've really enjoyed our time together. I just hope this little one can make his entrance relatively soon so that his Pop and Gramma can say hello! I had a doctor's appointment today, and I'm not dilated at all. The doctor wants to see me again on Tuesday, and he had me tentatively schedule an induction for next Thursday. I have some serious mixed emotions about that. I really want to wait and see if the baby will come on his own, because I know that's ultimately the healthiest way to deliver. But I also really trust my doctor, and if there are compelling reasons to be induced, I don't want to be stubborn and prideful. So... Jeremy and I will be talking and praying about that.
If any of you are inclined to pray for us, please pray that Westin will come on his own, preferably in the next few days!
We also officially completed the decorating for Westin's room. This is the last little bit that we had been putting off. We bought the letters from Walmart, Jeremy painted them, and then I helped him put them on the wall.
And now.... we wait. Tomorrow is my official due date, but I have a feeling there ain't nothing exciting going to happen tomorrow. He just seems a little too comfortable inside me. My parents flew in a couple of nights ago and will stay for a while. It is great to have them here - I've really enjoyed our time together. I just hope this little one can make his entrance relatively soon so that his Pop and Gramma can say hello! I had a doctor's appointment today, and I'm not dilated at all. The doctor wants to see me again on Tuesday, and he had me tentatively schedule an induction for next Thursday. I have some serious mixed emotions about that. I really want to wait and see if the baby will come on his own, because I know that's ultimately the healthiest way to deliver. But I also really trust my doctor, and if there are compelling reasons to be induced, I don't want to be stubborn and prideful. So... Jeremy and I will be talking and praying about that.
If any of you are inclined to pray for us, please pray that Westin will come on his own, preferably in the next few days!
4 comments:
Way to go Jeremy! Joey, keep up the great blog, we are really enjoying this!
Dad, (Poppa)
Hang in there! I know exactly how you feel about the induction and all that.
Thanks again for helping me with my two grocery carts - haha. It was perfect timing that we were checking out at the same time. :)
We're excitedly waiting with you...and praying:-)
Well, you got your wish! You went into labor on your due date and had him the next day! God is so gracious! Hang in there. You are doing a great job being Westin's Momma. In fact, NO ONE can do it as good as you can. You and he were perfectly designed for each other! Yeah, God!
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