Wednesday, January 30, 2008

The awaited update!

OK so an update on me and baby. Everything is going well, I made it through the glucose test....You know thats stuff isnt nearly as bad as everyone made it seem. The results of that were fine. Baby is growing fine. Doctor says im normal sized for how far along I am, well that was at last months check up he said that....I am 31 weeks now and like last week I just started getting stretch marks...I made it so far without getting any, and then they hit me. He is now starting to be alot more active, before it would just be kicks here and there, but he kicks and rolls now, and likes my ribs....I cant to sit to long or my side will start hurting, so like half way through church Im miserable and in pain. We are slowly getting things ready, but still have so much to do. Em was the first to say something about a baby shower, so she is doing that, and starting to get things ready for that. Sis. Burling is going to rent out a place down by the library for us to have it at..We still got to get a date figured out for it. Im in the process of gathering up names and address of people to come so she can send out the invitations once we get things figured out. A couple weekends ago, I went and stayed with some friends in Pekin, and they had a surprise shower for me. It was pretty cool. My friends Kayla asked me if I wanted to go to walmart with her for a few things, and I had some money on me, so I bought a few things for the baby, but she spent $60 on him. She got me a diaper bag, which I was in need of, a few outfits, some booties and a few other little things like that. But while I was gone, clueless of what was going on, the others, Jessica, Stephanie, Shay, Katrina, Betty, Jerry, Marcia, and Melinda, were back at Betty and Jerrys house decorating and getting things ready. I was totally surprised. Betty and Jerry is where we all use to hang out and stuff when I still lived in Pekin, and Marcia and Melinda are some friends of theirs. But from Betty and Jerry I got a $50 gift card to walmart, marcia and Melinda got me a $20 gift card to walmart, Stephanie and Jessica pitched in together got me some socks, and a couple pair of pjs and then a little basket with baby wash and lotion and then has a small thing of diapers and wipes. Shay got a few outfits, a towel, some little socks/booties, hat, and all had something to do with sports, go figure. lol. With the Betty took me to walmart the next day, to use the giftcards. I got the bed set with the bumber and all, the theme is fire engines, trucks and cars, its really cute. And Im going to use the drop in bottles, so they had a set of those that I got, and that was all I could get, but Betty bought the mobile that matched the bed set, the sheets and a blanket that matched. Im pretty excited about getting started on the room, and seeing how it all looks once put together.
Its been kinda nice though, I have had alot of people give me like the big more expensive things. I got a crib and a car seat from my cousin Brett, I have the little portable swing, and a bath tub from him also. April gave me Lilys old car seat, its navy blue, and then someone else if going to give me a car seat....People have just been such a help, Im so thankful for that, because I know we wouldnt of been able to get alot of the stuff like that on our own...I do need to get a crib mattress though. I have been slowly working on my gift registry at wal mart. I got a thing in the mail that gives you a general idea of the things you need for baby, and what you should register for, that has been so helpful and you check out what you already have.
Well, i think that all the update I have for now...But hey, I think that there is a pretty nice update, its not real short or anything....Im proud of myself. :)

2 comments:

Mrs. Kristy Rowell said...

Awesome! I'm so glad that God is providing for you and Kaiden. And Yes you did a great job with updating.

I know just what you mean about your back hurting in church, but that is why you bring a pillow to support your back.

You see God does not need to be put on the back burner because of the situations in your life.

If you recall, when I was pregnant I was at every service and played the piano as well. I was also in church every Wednesday Night after having them too. I had all the kids on Sunday except Audrey.
In fact I didn't stop playing the piano at all. I played up until each Sunday that I had them.

God wants to help you Tessa. He wants to talk to you through the preaching and by reading his word. You need it now more than ever. Cause when the baby comes, it's going to be twice as hard to do everything. When Sat. night comes around and the baby has you up real late, your not going to want to go to church. Your tired, the babies been crying, he's been up every 1-3 hrs. to eat.
To be able to fight through the hard times and do what your suppose to do, is when God gives you just what you need in your life. I'm not just talking about material things here either.
Keep God first and he will use you and Kaiden to do great things!
I am praying for you and Kaiden and I'm glad that God is coming through with all that you need!

Anonymous said...

Wow. That's cool that they got all that stuff for you.

I'm so happy for you & I'm looking forward to being Kaiden's "aunt" :)

I know money is kind of tight right now for me but I'll try to help out in anyway I can.

:) I love you.
I'll be here no matter what.

You can call me at 3 in the morning when he's screaming & won't stop. :)