.... at home

So, I see I haven't posted in quite awhile. Like I told my mom yesterday when I talked her and she stated that it has been nearly two weeks since I last talked to her, I have lost all since of time. My days seem to be consumed with resting as much as possible. Also eating. I can't seem to eat enough! I am hungry nearly all the time. It was not like that with Karissa. Speaking of Karissa, she thinks I should have the baby at home. Well, I have news for her! Anyway, yesterday we got the birth announcement for Paul, Karissa's cousin. I showed it to her and asked if she remembers being there when he was born. She said yes and commented on Aunt Mo being in the hospital for a long, long time (of course, she was there the normal amount of time but I guess to Karissa it seemed like a long time). I then told her that I will have to be at the hospital too when the baby is born. She then just stares at me wide-eyed with a disbelieving expression on her face for a few seconds. When I ask what is wrong she says mommy you could stay home and have the baby. No, thank you!

I don't like your doctor

Tuesday, I finally had my first pregnancy visit with the OB/GYN I usually see. The past two appointments I have had were with whoever was available due to the semi-emergency nature of them. There are five doctors and three nurse practitioners at the practice I go to. I had to take Karissa with me because John was super busy with work - Easter week and all. I was a little worried about bringing Karissa because I would be having an exam. Oh course, that is nothing Karissa needs to see. While we were waiting in the exam room I told Karissa that the doctor would be looking at the baby and mommy will have to lay down for her to do so. There were of course pictures in the office so I used those to show Karissa where the baby was and I told her that Dr. Collins will have to work very hard to see the baby. I told Karissa that her job was to stay out of the doctor's way and stand by mommy's head when I lay down. Karissa started off doing very well. But as time went on I could tell curiousity was getting the better of her so I had to start getting very sturn with her. Dr. Collins took the cue to finnished up and told me she found everything to be great and that there were no concerns. Then she addressed Karissa. She said to Karissa that she was very glad to meet her and wants to be great friends with her, but that she needs to remember that Mommy is the boss and do what I say. We finished up, I made an another appointment, and we went to the car. Karissa was unusally quite until we got on the road. After what must of be a lot on thinking, she states what was on her mind, "I don't like your doctor." This surprised me because Dr. Collins was very kind to her and paid her a lot of attention. Karissa usually quickly warms up to anyone who pays her the attention she thinks she is due. Of course I ask, "Why?" She says,"She said you were the boss." And I say, "She is right, I am the boss." Then Karissa says, "No, your not." And before I could repremind her she explains "Jesus is the boss!" What could I say to that, of course she was right!

a loooong week

I see that I haven't posted in awhile. This past week has been .... I guess you could say, unusual. It started out with jury duty. I ended up being the foreperson for a criminal case. We came to a verdict right before lunch on Wednesday. It was quite the memorable experience. I learned a lot and even though I remain thankful for our judicial system I can honestly say I would prefer not to serve again. Wednesday I began to develop a cold. Thursday I experienced more spotting. We went to the doctor on Friday and found everything to be just as it should. The little one has definitely grown. We could see little arms and legs. It's little leg even moved! The heart was strong and of course beating fast. Needless to say, my cold was full force by then and I was feeling miserable. Karissa and John were great, letting me rest and getting me whatever I needed. Most of all they were very patient. Saturday I began to feel better but still pretty week. Today, I am nearly back to my regular self. Needless to say this week, I am looking forward to returning to a normal routine and having the added blessing of spending time with church family celebrating the Easter season. As you can see even though our little one is only the size of a blueberry it has had quite a week! Karissa too has had quite a week (she even had an ear infection) but ahe has been such a blessing. She and Daddy had a lot of bonding time, which both were very thankful for. Looking forward to what this week will bring!