Friday, July 6, 2012

Week 19





So, we have made it to Week 19. As you can see I am steadily getting larger and larger--it seems to happen overnight because when I wake up and look in the mirror it looks like I have gotten bigger.This seems to only be the beginning though and I am probably going to get huge! 
There has not been too much excitement in our house this week. I am approaching my last week of work which is incredibly bittersweet for me. I started packing up my office today and the person who is replacing me starts on Monday. I knew that this day was coming since I was 10 weeks pregnant yet I have tried not to think about this day too much. However, it is coming and will be here in a few days. I am still having a little bit of trouble accepting it and that I am about to be unemployed. I have not been unemployed since the age of 15. I know that my body is going to be working hard to help grow these three babies and I will be exhausted from that, yet it is still difficult to know that I will only be laying on the couch and not "contributing" to our family. I think as humans we often identify ourselves with "what we do" and when its gone then it is a little scary because that is often where we find enjoyment, fulfillment, and purpose. I know that I have a different enjoyment that is coming through these three babies and they will keep me fully occupied. However, it is still a bittersweet process for me. It is also difficult because of how much pressure this is putting onto Michael now as well--I know that he doesn't mind at all and enjoys taking care of us, yet we would appreciate any prayers about him either finding a second job or maybe a different job. It would definitely make our lives a little easier especially once we have the babies and he can help be here more instead of having to work all of the time. So, we'll see. I am trying to not focus on it too much yet it is definitely a source of concern/stress.
Good news--we now have Netflix :) We had given up our cable to help with extra expenses so we are going to try out Netflix and it came with one month free. Also, the girls at work are throwing me a baby shower on Thursday to celebrate the babies and because it is my last day. So, I am super excited for that! Also, Michael's grandma gave us what we needed to purchase all 3 car seats for the babies. So having all three car seats is definitely a blessing! 
We have another doctor's appointment on Friday. We are currently getting ultrasounds every other week and it has been cool to see their progress. Hopefully they should be about 1 pound a piece this time. So, they will look at my cervix again and see how it is doing as well as Baby A's kidneys--so hopefully everything is measuring like it should and everyone is happy inside.
So, we appreciate everyone's support and prayers for us as well as your continual support...I know that we can make it though this and we are trusting that God will provide a way for us through all of this. But if you know of any jobs or anything like that then we will take all suggestions :) 

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