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Monday, July 30, 2007Sniffles and ContractionsThat about sums up my weekend. You know those annoying, little summer colds we sometimes get? Nothing serious, doesn't confine you to the couch for the day or even spike the tiniest fever. Just...sniffles and scratchy throat. Well, I've got one. Normally it wouldn't bother me much. Toss great-with-childness into the picture, though, and you've got one fairly uncomfortable woman. And, of course, as Murphy's Law would have it, yesterday was a let's-see-how-many-contractions-we-can-fit-into-one day sort of Sunday. Great stuff, these Braxton-Hicks. Gives me something to practice relaxing through without actually hurting. Reminds me how close I am, and how capable my body is of actually birthing this baby without ridiculous medical intervention. But the sniffles and scratchy throat on top of all the contractions made yesterday...well, a bit rough. Want to hear the Perfect Husband Response, though? He stayed home today. He knew, instinctively, that I needed him today. He did some work from home in the morning, of course. But he's taking care of me as well. Doing things for me. BABY-related things. Making sure I don't overexert myself today. Holding me when I need to be held. Checking up on me. Because, yeah, he's not quite ready for this baby to make her arrival yet, either. And, too, my doula is in Michigan until Thursday. She's a gem, though -- as we were saying good bye on Saturday morning, she assured me that, should I need her, she had a plane ticket at-the-ready, in order to come straight home. And her five delightful children? Nicole's mom is ready to drive them back to Tennessee for her. Is that dedication or what? I love this gal. I think I love her mom, too. But there's a moral to this story, and Eric's good at reminding me of it: I've got to learn to relax no matter what. I've got to stop relying on the situations around me in order to find my peace. I've got to trust God to take care of everything. Period. An ongoing lesson for this frenetic, tightly wound, passionate woman. Would that I'd learn it already and move on! So. It's another sniffles-and-contractions day, but just having Eric home is an amazing balm. I may even be able to sneak in a little nap. I suppose I should post a See If You Can Guess The Date and Time of Baby's Arrival contest soon. I'm not sure what kind of prize the winner ought to get, though. Suggestions? |
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4of my readers are feeling chatty:
Oh, I can so remember those contractions, I had them for what seemed like forever with my second baby! Dropping by today via Miss Wendy!
I've got to learn to relax no matter what. I've got to stop relying on the situations around me in order to find my peace.
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If you figure that one out, let me know the answer ;) That sounds like "grace", or what I understand it to be.
May the Lord give you GRACE under fire. May He give you peace through this trying day. May He heal your sniffles and prepare your body so that you may be best equipped to bring forth this precious being into the world and provide for her needs. May you find comfort in knowing you have many friends near and far, who are cheering for you and praying you will safely emerge from this experience with a bright, beautiful, blessing. Lord, please give Jill an extra dose of GRACE as she gets through this difficult time in her pregnancy. See her and the baby safely through...Thank you Lord, that she has a husband who sees her needs and works so hard to meet them. What an incredible blessing that is!
Lord we know YOU are the ultimate one in control here and we trust in your perfect plan. May your will be done. Amen.
(((((Brandie)))))
Thank you! And I receive that with all my (pregnant) heart.
Love you!
You have a wonderful husband. :-)
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