Sitting Pretty

That is all Millie is doing for now. We have seemed to put the brakes on. I had another check up yesterday and we are just waiting it out. I got the go ahead to try and walk this baby out. So walk I shall! I had actually already started walking this past week. It just feels better. I sit a lot at work and night time is about as comfortable as sleeping on rocks. Therefore, my body just gets so stiff and and sore. Walking makes me feel so much better and I honestly have a little pep in my step....or waddle really. I'm getting a little anxious about Millie's arrival. My doctor is about to be out of town for a week of vacation and I just know that's when she'll be ready to come.

I'll leave you with this sweetness...

The other night we were outside swinging with Mo. I asked her where Millie was and of course she said my belly. I told her to tell Millie hello and she whispered hello to the belly. Then she looked up at us and said, "Millie is gorgeous."

Just Speechless

In no way, shape, form, or fashion do I understand it. I can't even begin to wrap my head around it. We are all shocked, disappointed, and very sad. Do I feel like the legal system let us down? Yes. I would love to have been a fly on the wall during deliberations. How can all of them agree that no foul play was done to this child by her mother?

The bottom line is this precious little girl suffered a very tragic death. I have to stop myself from thinking about the fact she was close to Morgan's age. I can't imagine what the final moments may or may not have been like for her. Someone knows exactly what happened to her, but sadly nothing will be done about it.

I'm so thankful that as a christian, I can have a peace that our sweet Jesus is loving on her. As far as the person who murdered her, He knows that as well. We will all be held accountable for our sins on our day of judgement. This person will be held accountable. This is just a sad day.

Progress Report and Happy News

Sorry I haven't updated lately. It's hot. I'm huge pregnant.

I went for my 36 week check-up this past Wednesday and there has been progress. I will spare the numbers. I know some people feel violated to actually know numbers of dilation and effacing. (Did I even say those words correctly?) Anyway, I am blown away by this. I did NOTHING with Morgan and had to be induced a few days shy of my 40th week. This time has been completely different. I honestly attribute much of this to the heat. How can a huge preggers person not go into labor early? It's ridiculous! I have craved everything cold and juicy just to try and get some relief from the heat: apples, watermelon, sno cones, ice cream, sweet tea, etc.

So here is the tricky part. Yes, I have progressed. However, that really and truly means nothing. Labor is oh so tricky because you just can't plan or predict anything. I could keep progressing and go into labor early, or I could sit like this until 40 weeks and have to be induced. It's crazy. For the most part, we are ready. Nursery is 75% done and all of her things are washed and good to go. I just need to get with it and pack a bag. I don't know why I haven't done this. I will pat myself on the back for at least charging all of the camera batteries.

In the mean time, we are trying to soak up every minute with Morgan. This is it for princess to be an only child. I'm forcing myself to stop nesting at night and go outside with her and Taylor to just play. Dishes and laundry can be done later. Maybe. I leave the house every morning trying to think of what needs to be done just in case it's "the day" and I don't come back. Silly.

In other news, I can now happily announce that my sweet friends Lauren Garriga and Valerie Davis are expecting #2 babies as well!! Hooray!! I've waitied until Val officially updated her blog so I could update mine. Lauren is due in December and Valerie is due in January. I. am. jealous. Congrats to my sweet friends and I can't wait to get all of these babies and kiddos together to play!

Me and Lauren and our #1 babies

(Couldn't quite get the girls to smile!)

Me and Val at my baby shower for Morgan