Countdown :: 1 week

Wednesday he teased me with four hours of relatively regular contractions and then he dropped down with lots of wriggling.  Now he's calmed back down to his normal laid back self.  The main difference is pelvic + lower back pressure, less pressure under my ribs.  Otherwise, plugging along quite normally and not anticipating too early of an arrival.
Korban Stanley, grow healthy and strong.  We daily grow to love you more and while big sister is growing more anxious and Mommy is slightly anxious, as well, we want you to grow as strong and healthy as possible before making your big debut.  We look forward to your snuggles and coos and know you'll be as sweet as ever.  Lots of prayers for you.  We know you are in the best hands--God's--so we don't worry about you.  We love you and know we'll see you in just the right time.

"Your eyes have seen my unformed substance;

And in Your book were all written

The days that were ordained for me,

When as yet there was not one of them."  

--Psalm 139:16 (NASB)

Countdown :: 2 weeks

Packed the hospital bag--mostly.  Reviewed my birth plan + comfort measures.  Reminiscing about Ivory + Micah's birth.  Praying away my dread of labor...

Maternity Makeovers

This dress was a hand-me-down from my college roomie, Shauna. I adjusted the neckline, re-sewed her clever insert (stitching was coming undone) and sewed elastic on the back to fit it on the top and make it stretchy/flexible for maternity growth.

Target had these some shirts on sale for $7--much better then maternity shirt prices! So, I grabbed a few in extra large sizes (for length), took them in and adjusted them to be more prego-friendly. The pink shirt was another hand-me-down, this time from my mom. I took it in and adjusted the sleeves from 3/4 to cap. I have another bag full of hand-me-downs and purchases to re-create...we'll see when I can get to them! (please excuse the wrinkles!)