Pregnancy Peculiarities

I know I'm a first timer, but really?!  One would expect certain things to happen to their body when they are pregnant, but there are others that seem a mystery to me.  Some of them I won't share for the sake common courtesy, but a few of my peculiar favorites are listed below.


1)  Leg cramps (Why does a potassium deficiency affect you only when your pregnant?)

2)  Eating sooths nausea

3)  Feeling claustrophobic during church or in big crowds of people

4)  Having trouble breathing during Sunday worship

5)  Starting a walk and having a sudden urge to use the restroom (Before the halfway mark is even in sight!)

6)  Lower back pains before the belly has really grown

It's a Girl!!!

We are thrilled!  I think this is the most exciting part of the journey so far, to know something about our baby or should I say our daughter!  It is amazing how much can be known and seen with technology.  I took some advice given me and had caffeine about an hour before our appointment so the baby would be active for some good views, and boy was she!  I loved seeing her little hands, fingers and feet, by far the most precious.  The definition in other areas was not so clear to me, not being an ultrasound technician, but who doesn't recognize little fingers.  And her profile was also very defined.  You could clearly see her nose and mouth; how unreal that at five months the little one is so intricately created!

Brenton says he had a hunch all along; I knew nothing. It was fun to be surprised with no expectations.

Amazingly, the technician could tell the baby was about six days smaller than originally believed.  The little one is healthy and the due date was not changed.  They said they were just going to watch her growth over the next few months, as would be expected.  And as I know nothing about the process, they mentioned if the baby had been 10 days behind or more, then they would have been concerned.  Thank goodness we weren't the extra four days lacking.  I'm hoping she'll be a small little thing, especially come time for delivery! 

Heavenly Shoes

This past week my Pappaw on my Mother's side went to meet our Heavenly Father.  The previous weekend, before he moved out of consciousness, he told someone he was ready for his "heavenly shoes".  It seems he knew his time was near and was ready to meet the Maker.

While it is sad to have him leave, I was amazed to hear so many people say they had never met a more godly man.  Each of the three pastors that spoke at the funeral said just that as they choked on unshed tears.  One saluted a fellow soldier for the last time as he concluded his portion of the funeral.  His, was a life well lived. 

Ironically, as I went to bed Friday night after the funeral, I imagined Pappaw, Howard & Benji (the students who passed at the colleges we've worked at) sitting together and joyfully chatting in heaven.  I know there is no other place those men would rather be than with our Savior.  And how can I be sad on that note.

Thankfully, just before Pappaw past, we were able to spend time with him at the farm.  We drove Pappaw up on his trekker and he watched as we took family pictures, one of which can be seen above.  Little did we know about two and a half weeks later, we'd learn of his passing.  We are so thankful for the godly heritage on both sides of our family!

Family vacation at the beach was also a much needed rest.  I think I'm still feeling a little lethargic from all the rest I took in that week!  Unfortunately, all the pictures are on my sister's camera.  The ones you see, I've taken off her Facebook page!  Thanks Jen.