Andreas James

This is me holding my friends baby. I'm 36 weeks pregnant in the picture and the baby is about 5 weeks old :) Little Andreas James Posthuma! Isn't he sweet? His mommy and I have been pregnant together since the beginning (she's been 2 months ahead of me all along) and it's been so fun to have a friend to go through all of this with. Can't wait until I can introduce little Peyton to Andreas!

Bit of an Archive Now

So this isn't exactly what the belly looks like now. This was at about 32 weeks (4ish weeks ago)... I have some from this week, but they're on Bryan's camera... so I'll have to upload them later. But I figured I'd throw this one up there too. I'm in my work clothes...

Only 3 more days! Pretty soon I'll be posting pictures of Peyton on here!

Could be Any Day Now!

Hey Everyone! Well you all know that I'm set to be induced next Friday! That means there are only 9 more days (at the most) to wait until I have my baby girl! I'm so excited!

It could be any day now though! I'm 3 centimeters dilated and between 75% and 80% effaced! Contractions are continuing off and on, and I'm taking lots of walks, so this little girl could be here any time now!

I'm feeling mostly ready. I was given just about everything I need, so I think we're all set and ready for Peyton's arrival.

I'm definitely feeling the "wear and tear" of being super pregnant! I'm pretty tired and I'm starting to walk a little slower. I do pride myself though in not being one of those pregnant ladies that just hobbles around like death is knocking on her door! I still walk quickly comparatively to what I could be... and I'm still staying active :) Took a 3 mile hike last Sunday, went camping on Monday, and took a nice long walk on Tuesday. I even worked at the restaurant last night! I'm doing my best to stay healthy and active!

Bryan and I went down to the beach last night and took a walk through the sand. Then we laid and watched the stars for a while. It was so nice to have some quiet time together... knowing that our lives are about to change so much.

I feel a bit scatter-brained and I have a million and one thoughts running through my mind so it's probably not the best time ever to write a blog ;) I'm going to get going, but I just wanted you to know how things were progressing.

I'll let you know when we have a baby!

Flying Colors

Peyton passed another biophysical profile this week with flying colors. I'm so proud of how she's doing and coming along. It's so fun to feel her continuing to grow inside of me. She oftentimes will stretch out her legs inside of me and I'll feel them jabbing into my side :) It's a little painful, but truthfully, I love it. I love feeling my little girl move and grow.

The induction is only 3 weeks from Friday! It's so crazy to think about. My prayer though, is that I will deliver naturally before then. I would love to go into labor all on my own the night of the 28th. But we'll see what the Lord has planned.

I can't help but acknowledge the fact, that although I get to meet her soon, that also means I'll no longer have her in my stomach! That's a sad thought to be honest. I have so enjoyed feeling her move and grow, and feeling her hiccups! From those first small taps when her feet were only the size of fingertips, to the huge waves of motion I feel across my stomach as she rolls over, now closer to 4 pounds! It's amazing. Pregnancy is definitely the most incredible and awesome experience I have ever had. It's so amazing even to realize that my body works! It works in the way it was created to, and I get to partner with God in the incredible process of Creation. It's been physically taxing, and exhausting, and it's hard, but at the same time, it's so radically mind blowing and enjoyable!

I've been setting up her room, and it's a lot of fun! When it's done, I'll post a picture... but for now it's still a work in progress :)

I'll keep you posted.

Spree.

I'm having a VERY STRONG craving for Spree. But Bryan has the car, and I have no way of going to get any... I guess the picture will have to suffice.