34.5 Weeks

I just had an obstetrician appointment yesterday, and he was very pleased. He figured that even if the baby decided to come right now, it should be able to come home with us - maybe a short 24-48 hour visit to the NICU! So now we just keep waiting, and wondering how long this little one can hang in there! Evan said to me a few days ago, "Mommy, I don't want the baby to come out today. Maybe someother day." Sounds good to us!

What a difference a year (and a bit) makes!

Some Christmas pictures

This is me at just over 33 weeks - the longest I've ever been pregnant! (and biggest I've ever gotten, too, I think!) I had an ultrasound on Wednesday (baby is 4lbs 14 oz!), and the technician said that I should be on "modified bedrest" - basically not doing much of anything. It's been great to have Eric home all week, and having people stop by and visit. Our fridge and freezer are full of food, and we are very thankful. Next week will be a long week though, I'm sure...the boys are used to a lot of attention now!
Uncle Steve, Tante Sarah and family stopped by for a few visits, and the cousins enjoyed playing together.

Darren and Eli having lunch together

Reuben, Evan, Judah and Nadine

When Uncle Adam arrived with Oma and Opa, Evan noticed from the window that he was wearing his Team Canada jersey. Right away, he needed to put his own on. That night, he told me that Uncle Adam was wearing his tomorrow, so they had to wear theirs tomorrow too. First thing in the morning (6:00) he wanted his jersey on!

Oma and Opa took the boys for walks, read them stories, and brought new farm toys!! A gravity wagon and a loader tractor "just like Opa's!"

Auntie Jenn, Uncle Brian and Izzy were here for a while too. Gimli didn't like Izzy that well. Darren thought Izzy's bed was a good place to sit!

Almost 33 weeks!

In a few days, I will be farther along than I had ever gotten with either of the boys! As far as we can tell, things are still looking good. I have another ultrasound tomorrow morning, which should be able to tell us some more. So we are closer and closer to a 2009 baby! Thanks again for your prayers - we'll keep you updated!

Merry Christmas!

Darren

Blogger has posted this little series backwards. It starts with Darren "napping" with the kitty. The cat leaves fairly quickly, as he points to it. Then he decideds to pose for the camera himself. Pretty cute!

31 Weeks!

I am currently one day further along than I ever got with Darren! I just had a day of appointments (walk-in clinic for Evan's sore ear, midwife, ultrasound). According to the ultrasound, the baby is now over 4lbs! We are so thankful to have made it this far, considering that this child could have arrived 2-3 weeks ago. The midwife is pleased (and a little surprised). I'll see the obstetrician next week, and for a few more weeks, but after 36 weeks (if we make it that long) I won't be seeing him at all! All things considered, we are still prepared to have this little one whenever God plans it, whether it's this week (in a snowstorm!) or next year.

The boys continue to do well. Evan's sore ear wasn't anything serious, and they are generally in good spirits, despite our long days. Evan is really looking forward to more snow - he figured it was spring when all our snow melted.

Almost 30 weeks!

If this child was on schedule to come two weeks earlier (Evan was 33 weeks, Darren was 31 weeks), than it would have already come! So we've passed one milestone!! The next is 30 weeks so we can deliver in Oshawa. After that, we're aiming for 40 weeks! :) At my ultrasound last week they estimated the baby's weight to be about 3lbs. It was amazing - you could see the baby's chubby cheeks and the hand was grabbing the foot! Evan has felt the baby kick his hand a few times, and yesterday he said to me "Mommy, lets take the baby out now." Not for a while, I hope!


Eric took the boys to the Tractor Parade of Lights, where the local farmers dress up their tractors and drive around the area. The boys loved it, but the pictures are a little difficult to see.

Grandma came last weekend and made pepernoten with Evan, who thoroughly enjoyed the experience, as you can tell!

Now that we aren't going out any more (Early years centre, Bible study) it makes for longish days in the house...so we do a lot of trains, blocks, playdough and cars.

They also spend about 50% of their day "driving!"