Belly and Life Update

Well today I had a doctor appointment. Which I was soppoused to go in on Monday, but it was a hectic day. Our car decided at the last minute to be mean to us. Matthew was upset so he just shoved it into gear, which you are never soppoused to do, and it made some part come out in the shifter. So, I was going to be late to my appointment, I was so upset. With my hormones being like a roller coaster, with lots of hills twists and turns. But, he fixed the car, how? I don't know, but he did, well I have to say God fixed the car, because Matthew doesn't know to much about cars, so God fixed the car, Matthew was just the person he used to do it. So I made a another appointment for today. I went alone, my first appointment going by myself. It was different. I had no one to talk to while I waited to see the doctor, it was quite and all I could do was think. So since my last appointment I've gained 2 pounds. Over all, I've gained more then anyone really needs to know. My blood pressure was 117/77 which they say is good. Of course I loved all the 7's. The pains I've been feeling she said was just ligaments down there streching. Which man, thats painful. She said his postition is head down, which is why I'm feeling pressure, which I wasn't worried about the pressure, I figured thats why I felt pressure. And the nurse who did the heartbeat said it was in the low 150's and he's probably about 4 pounds and 17 inches long. So, I thought that was pretty cool. And then it hit me, wow I'm carrying 4 pounds in my tummy!! How weird!! Today he's been pretty melow, not moving a lot. Which is ok, because he's been moving around a lot lately. twisting and turning. No hiccups or anything like that. He likes putting his toes between my ribs it feels. Oh, and another thing, I'll be 32 weeks tomorrow, but today I was measuring at 34 weeks. They said thats normal, but I guess we'll see at my next appointment how I'm measuring. I have all the rest of my appointments set up until Oct 13, the day before he's due. So I either keep going in until then or he comes out before then. Which ever is fine with me.

Matthew goes tomorrow to get his wisdom teeth taken out. So, I get to drive him to Blue Springs, sit and wait til they are done, drive him home, and take care of him. Play Nurse while I'm taking care of me and my belly all at the same time. I can do it. :) I'm super Mandy. Friday our Airmans Attic opens back up. I'm going to try and go for a few mintues, while Matthew is sleeping and see if they have anything good, that I need. I hope so, that would help out a lot.

Also, I know that God has his hand on Matthew and I. I mean he fixed our car, I was so close to tears. I just knew the car was gone. I had no idea what we were going to do. It's our only car, and he had to get back and forth to work, and we have to get to appointments, I was all messed up. But Matthew was so calm and cool, he just took the gear shifter out and started looking around and fixed it. I know that God isn't going to let this baby come without things he needs. And he's showing me that all will be fine, if I just cast my cares upon him and call out to him. And that's what I'm doing. I'm praising him for things he's done for us, and casting my cares upon him. God has blessed Matthew and I with so much. I mean just look at where we were a year from now. He was getting ready to go into the Air Force, We lived with his parents, And didn't have much to show for ourselves. Now we have a house, by the grace of God, we have a baby on the way, we have a car that still runs good for us, we have a steady income. All our bills are always paid, we always have grocery's in the house, and we always have gas for our car. We may not be able to go out to eat, or buy things when we want too, but everything that we need is taken care of. We make ourselves sit down every paycheck and do a budget. Yes the past months we've let it get way out of control, but we are slowly getting back on track. It's taken sacafices, like not being able to go out to eat, or going to Wal-Mart, or going to the Big City and buying things just at a drop of a hat, but we are ok with that, we know that we have a son that is coming into our house, and in order for us to get him things he needs, like diapers, wipes, or clothes, we have to make ourselves do things. I'm not going to punish our son for our mistakes, it wasn't his fault and it will never be. I'm just so over-joyed that God showed me all of this and has given me the heart and mind set to make it all happen.

Today is our last day with internet at our house for our computer. From now on we will use our phones, or go somewhere with wifi. This is also a blessing, because we will be able to save $60 on our cell phone bill and will be able to use that money to help out with our budget until it's all stright, then we can save it, or use it to get things for Elijah. I can check my facebook and my blog from my phone, so don't let this stop you from commenting on my blog. I will try to post more often since not having internet will get me out of the house more often.

I hope that you all enjoyed reading this, because being able to share with you what God has shown me has made me happy. I hope someone gets something out of this and I hope the person that is reading this is blessed too.