Nursing Tea

Any of you moms having trouble with gassy babies? My midwife gave me some of this Nursing Tea and it helps increase moms milk and it also helps with baby's gas and indigestion. It also helps heal moms uterus back to its original size. I used it the first couple days and it helped bring my milk supply in, but I stopped for some reason. The baby has had bad gas and is having a hard time digesting, so out came the tea again. So far I can see it is helping him. I just started last night so its a little early to judge but he has been able to sleep more :) Here is the site to buy the tea if any of you moms need more milk or need help with the gas or indigestion or even colic.

The Nursery

I got some pictures of the little Nursery today. This is the only almost completed room in the house. I still want to hang some pictures on the wall and finish putting the books in the bookcase.

All the furniture you see here has been given to us by all of our dear friends. The only the thing I bought was the dresser. The little couch my sister in law Himilce gave to me a couple years back.

Tummy Update

Feeling the weight in my ankles! He's kicking a lot and he gets hick ups almost twice a day! 

Prenatal update

I haven't updated much about the coming baby and all that we are getting ready for. My midwife is so perfect for us. She is a Christian woman and has 6 children and also home schools them. I was really wanting a Christian midwife and the Lord answered my prayer!

Our latest visit was last wednesday and Patty told us that I look very healthy and the baby is in the proper position. She has been so good keeping me accountable with my nutrition intake and asking me if I am eating enough protein and veggies. I do have to say that I am sick of swallowing vitamins, I have to remind myself that this dear baby is going to be the healthiest and smartest baby. Every time we meet she is lending me books and videos so that I have my mind ready for what is to come. She is also sending me home with websites and articles. On Wednesday she sent us home with a blow up pool for water birth and told us what we need to keep on hand now that we are getting closer to the due date. Here is the list of items I will need for the delivery at home. 

1. Assurance pads - L or XL - to lay on
   
2. Large plastic  pieces to cover bed/floor
3. Maxi pads
4. Lots of old bath towels, a few washcloths
5. Paper towels
6. Medium size bowl - for placenta
7. Lots of Gatorade
8. Nursing pads
9. Thermometer for baby/mom
10. Newborn disposable diapers - if wanted
11. Baby wipes.

Exodus 1:15-20

¹⁵ The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, whose names were Shiphrah and Puah, ¹⁶"When you help the Hebrew women in childbirth and observe them on the delivery stool, if it is a boy, kill him; but if it is a girl, let her live." ¹⁷ The midwives, however, feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them to do; they let the boys live. ¹⁸ Then the king of Egypt summoned the midwives and asked them, "Why have you done this? Why have you let the boys live?"

 ¹⁹ The midwives answered Pharaoh, "Hebrew women are not like Egyptian women; they are vigorous and give birth before the midwives arrive."

 ²⁰ So God was kind to the midwives and the people increased and became even more numerous. ²¹ And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own.

Baby Shower

Yesterday was the baby shower. Julie is such a kindred spirit. Oh my goodness I had so much fun! I loved everyone that was there. It was a mixture of young and old and I loved the combination. Amanda, Carol and Julie all live on my street. Carol Ferguson is my landlady, Benita is my realtor and Jodi my long time friend who just moved to Dayton from Germany. Katie and Carrie are friends I met through Julie.  The games where fun and the food was delicious. I received the cutest gifts. 

Julie and I are here below. Julie not only threw this wonderful baby shower, but also made the party favors and delicious food and also made the ADORABLE cake

Baby Shower # 2

Julie is throwing me a Baby shower this Sunday. It is going to be at her house and I feel so honored for her taking so much time and effort out for me and the baby.

I had to post the invitations she sent out. They are so elegant! 

Baby Shower Pictures

I finally got these pictures up for you all to see. This was such a fun baby shower. We had the funniest games and the food was amazing! Everyone was so generous and creative! You can see one of the games was to measure the tummies of us three mommies. Himilce and I got pictures of us pregnant together, I am disappointed I didn't get any together with Katheryn. My sister Elizabeth made the cakes. One beautiful little girl cake, two boy cakes. We got to take home the little images on the cake. 

Home Again

I' m sorry it has taken me so long to get back to writing. I have had a full week! I am happy to say that the Baby Shower was so much fun. It was hard leaving everyone again. The week went way too fast for me. I am excited to get back home and into my little grove again. I hope you all are enjoying the spring. The grass is getting long out here and were starting to see blossoms on the trees. 

The shower was so much fun. You wouldn't believe it but I left my camera behind. I was so upset. I am going to wait for my sister and mom to send me some pictures so I can post them. I have been having so much fun putting our little baby's room together now that I'm home. Everyone showered me with beautiful gifts. I will start taking pictures and post all the little items we got for our little guy. I'm not sure if I had posted yet about what we were going to name the baby. We have decided on Zane Wesley. Zane means God is gracious. I have never heard that name before except the author Zane Grey. 

Jon and I have also decided to have the baby at home. We asked our Chiropractor if he knew any midwives and he recommended someone for us. We are really excited about this. We are looking into a water birth also. I will post more info later when I have it :)

Baby Shower

I have been so excited this last week because  I'm traveling to Phoenix in two weeks for my baby shower! The baby shower won't be just for me but also for Himilce at Growing Up Gracefully  and Katheryn at Mom Serving Christ We will have one Grand baby shower all together! My sister Elizabeth is making the cakes, Katheryn's mom Kathy who is married to my Grandpa is hosting the party, she also is the one flying me down. My mom is driving down from Colorado with Olga and the boys. I have been having a blast putting together Himilce and Katheryn's shower gifts. I wish I could post them but not before the party :)

Baby Photos

I got some more pictures of that belly. Its kinda hard taking pictures of myself by myself. I hope you can see the baby is cooking along quite nicely :)

Baby Changing Table

Amanda brought over her baby changing table for me today! I am so happy with it! I am going to paint it just not sure yet what color. I think I might paint over the  pink with white and keep it white but we will see. Thank you Amanda!

I am getting so excited about this baby! Every day my anticipation increases for the happy day he enters our world! 

22 Weeks

Here is a picture at 22 weeks! Went to the doctor today and everything looks very well! Just fighting a bladder infection. It is starting to clear up! John is about to buy some firewood for us so we can have a little more heat in the house! We have been trying to stay away from turning the furnace on because our bill last month was atrocious. We bought some space heaters and having been doubling up on clothes :) Certainly looking forward to spring!

Belly Shot

Here's  that "Belly Shot". Sorry about the quality of the picture, Its the only belly shot I have that was this recent. My hair is a sight!!

2 Months and 3 Weeks Pregnant!!

I finally got my internet to accept my pictures! Here is one of me taken this evening!