tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32535985572450779332024-03-14T04:37:50.272-05:00Living Southern, Benefield Edition.A somewhat disorganized family consisting of a kind, hard working husband, two adorable kids, and a mama who is attempting domestication against her nature. Our family is very passionate about adoption and enjoys the simple things in life like blowing bubbles, playing in the dirt, and having dance parties in the kitchen.Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968920504412695893noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253598557245077933.post-49046101665344209612014-11-17T10:00:00.001-06:002014-11-17T10:00:05.402-06:00Happy Thanksgiving!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968920504412695893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253598557245077933.post-59837256873674725322014-11-13T09:35:00.002-06:002014-11-13T09:35:54.416-06:00Domestication {getting there}When I gave this blog a make over a few months back, it was to focus on family and my role in the family as the domesticated mother and wife. I'd much rather play in the floor with the kids or surf the internet on my phone than do the dishes. Since we've moved into our new home, I'm proud to stay that I've really stepped up my game and I'm rocking the domestication gig. We may not always have a full course meal, but I cook something every night. The clothes may not always get folded right away, but they are washed and dried daily. I do my best to go to bed with a clean house, even though it is trashed 6pm the next day. Slowly, but surely, I'm getting there and really enjoying it. I cleaned, cooked 3 meals, and had guest over on Saturday. I'm learning to work around the kids which is much easier now that we have the space to do so. I'm loving our new house and I'm so thankful for all of the things inside of it that makes my life so much easier. <br />
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Now, if I can tackle my car and keep it clean, cook healthier meals, and get up on time in the mornings!<br />
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Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968920504412695893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253598557245077933.post-14490890086835762132014-11-12T14:19:00.002-06:002014-11-12T14:19:37.971-06:00SlackingOccasionally, my Timehop app will remind me of an old blog post that I linked to my Facebook page and I'll click over and re-read it. I then get a little irritated with myself that I no longer document our life on this blog. It isn't as much for others to keep up with us as it gives me a place to go back to so that I can better remember what we have experienced together as a family. Going back and reading blog posts from when J first came home really helps me to go back into that moment because my words are raw, fresh, real, exciting, and exhausted. Life is much busier now and time seems to be passing by much more quickly that I ever thought possible. <br />
<br />So, I'm going to start back by doing something with the kids that I really enjoyed after John McRae first joined our family. I'm redoing the rules a little, though. Each month, I'm going to post little tidbits about what the kids are doing. No more 18 things at 18 months. I don't want to dig for stuff to document, I just want to be able to go back and remember the little things about my kids during their childhood. Some of it may drive me crazy now, but I want to document it so I can look back and smile about it later.<br />
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<u>Sadie at 19 (what?!?) months old</u><br />
*She climbs on top of everything. John's bed, tables, our bed.<br />
*She is waking up in the middle of the night some. She yells, "MAMA MAMA MAMA!" as she waits no so patiently for me to enter her room.<br />
*She's started enjoying watching TV in the car. We are back to Barney at our house.<br />
*She loves her brother and thinks he is the funniest person, ever.<br />
*She has a constant cold.<br />
*She says "Night Night" sweeter than anything else I've ever heard.<br />
*She has a short fuse and throws a fit that I'd put up against any other terrible two's throwdown.<br />
*She loves to eat and has to have a cup of juice when she is picked up in the evenings. She has it sucked down within a minute.<br />
*She loves her daycare.<br />
*She reminds me so much of my Grandma Johnson. They have so many of the same mannerisms and facial expressions. Thank you God for that. The world is a much better place with a little Betty Johnson in it.<br />
*She wants whatever her brother gets. I mean the identical thing. If he gets a Yoo-Hoo, you better not give her a juice.<br />
*She's tough.<br />
*She loves playing with her baby dolls and it is the cutest. thing. ever.<br />
*She still wants me to rock her to sleep.<br />
*She loves books.<br />
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<u>John - November 2014</u><br />
*He reads like a machine.<br />
*He still loves books and his sister is growing on him.<br />
*He is obsessed with all things Power Ranger.<br />
*His favorite thing to do is run around with a toy sword.<br />
*He is back to watching Barney with his sister and still loves it.<br />
*He still has to have someone lay down with him at bed time and rarely spends an entire night in his bed.<br />
*He loves school and homework. Yes, he really does love homework.<br />
*He is a clown and so funny, but is very stubborn and has the smartest little mouth at times.<br />
*He is very polite and cares about other people's feelings.<br />
*He will throw down with a fit from you know where, but comes to say he is sorry after he's had time to think about it.<br />
*He has to get in the jacuzzi tub every night, because it makes him feel better.<br />*He had a terrible time after having a tooth filled last month. He missed almost a week of school/after school because of him biting the side of his mouth and lip. You really would have had to seen it to believe just how bad it was. His dentist said he'd never witnessed anything like it. I'd post a pic, but it is just too gross.<br />
*He can't be trusted with the tv remote because he constantly has something recording.<br />
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*He's mastered staying on GREEN at school and hasn't had his color changed in a couple months now. I hope I didn't just jinx it!<br />
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Parenting these two is tough at times because they are so strong willed and demanding, but their charm and whit make up for it. I smile even when I'm at my whits end at times, because I know those 4 qualities may make me want to lock myself in the bathroom on a daily basis will be the same ones that make me very proud as they grow older.<br />
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XOXO,<br />Stacy</div>
<br />Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968920504412695893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253598557245077933.post-16779455506892202612014-11-10T15:40:00.004-06:002014-11-10T15:40:43.886-06:00Blessings<div style="text-align: center;">
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, the Benefield family has so much to be thankful for. 2014 has has brought us much joy as we've watched our kids grow, built a new house, and enjoyed the little things in life. Sure, we've had our share of tough times, but we've faced them as a family and, as always, made it through together.</div>
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Thanks Daddy for coming to take our picture. :)<br /></div>
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The girl is the picture below is fighting her way back into those pants, y'all.<br />
My most favorite AE pants, size 4.</div>
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The kids traveled like champs and the further we traveled, the better everyone felt.<br />
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Later on...<br />While Sadie and I ate ice cream, the boys enjoyed The Track. We were so surprised at how brave JMc was. He was not afraid of anything and loved the roller coaster the most!<br />
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Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968920504412695893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253598557245077933.post-73229142551870643912014-06-10T10:30:00.004-05:002014-06-10T10:30:55.630-05:00UNdomesticatedI took the day off from work yesterday to catch up on housework. One
day is never enough, but one day without the kids at home is enough to
clear a path through the door. So, I dropped the kids off at daycare in
two different towns, ran by the dollar store to buy groceries, and
headed home. Then, I realized that I forgot to check my post office box
as I turned on to our road.. So, I turned around heading 10 miles back
to the post office. That is how my day went pretty much. Two steps
forward, one step back. After catching up on the Kardashians while
enjoying a snack and a diet coke for breakfast, I began cleaning the
kitchen. Then, I'd have to take something to the bathroom and I'd stay
in there piddling for a few minutes. Then, I'd need to take a something
from the bathroom into one of the kid's rooms...I'd stay there a few
minutes before heading back to the living room to put a toy in the bin.
From there, I'd find an empty juice and take it to the kitchen and
remember, "oh, yea. I was washing dishes." I made progress, but
didn't finish everything that needed doing. When JMc walked in
yesterday evening, he said, "WHOA!" before running to his room to see if
the cleaning fairy had cleaned his room, too. Sorry, Bud. Didn't make
it that far. That is a clear indication that I need to get it
together. Yes, I still work full time, but being a full-time college
student in addition to wife, mom, and my M - F job is no longer an
excuse. I think I'd rather go back to school and keep that excuse
rather than being the domesticated goddess with all of my crap together
that is expected of women. I was raised to keep things in order, but I
never have. My bedroom growing up was always a disaster. Once, a friend
stepped on something and had to have a tetanus shot. It's a good thing
that my best friend growing up is just as big of a slob as I am so she
didn't mind sleeping in there! <br />
It's time to woman up and get it
together. No more grocery shopping at the dollar store and more
organization and tidiness! After selling our house and moving into a
rent house while building a new home, life has been chaotic. Daniel and
I are sleeping in one end of the living room and I'm sharing a tiny
closet in the dining room with JMc. If I'd get my act together, we'd
have plenty of living space in the 2bed/1 bath home. We are very
thankful for our rent house and being able to live there has been such a
convenience to our family. We moved in a hurry and we can't find
anything because we do not know if the needed items are in the shed or
stowed a way somewhere in a box. It's time to get the house in order
and start rummaging through boxes both in the closets and in our sheds
so that once we move, we will not be in this situation again. So,
here's to my journey of becoming domesticated. This should be
interesting.Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968920504412695893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253598557245077933.post-45789408125861358432013-10-14T11:58:00.002-05:002013-10-14T11:59:39.391-05:00Weekend Fun<div style="text-align: center;">
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This girl is the best and so much fun. We had a great time at MSU's homecoming and are so thankful that we didn't have to endure a dreaded walk of shame to the car. 21-20 was the final score and we'll take a one point win over a one point loss any day...but, we were expecting a blow out. Maybe MSU homecoming should be a tradition for us from now on! Daniel was glad that I had someone to finally take selfies with besides him, because that is so not his thing. I'm pretty sure that we have the two best husbands in the world for staying home with the kids while their wives attended a late night football game.</div>
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<a class="uiLinkSubtle" href="https://www.facebook.com/sjbenefield/posts/156695294360292"><abbr data-utime="1285521489" title="Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 10:18am">September 26, 2010</abbr></a> via <a class="uiLinkSubtle" href="https://www.facebook.com/mobile/?v=350685531728">mobile</a></div>
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">John McRae has been home exactly 3 years and 1 month. Who would have thought in just three very short years later, I'd have a 4 year old and an almost 6 month old!?! It's true that even though we have to fight through very difficult times in life, God's love and grave is enough to make it through to see sunshine and rainbows once again. After a while, it all sort of starts making sense and you can find reasons to look back and be thankful during times that you found it hard to find anything to be thankful for at all.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;">It seems like just yesterday, I found out that I was pregnant. Then, it seemed like those 9 months would never come to an end so that I could breathe again and finally hold our sweet baby girl.</span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">She's about to move up to size 3-6 month clothing</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I went for my <span style="font-size: large;">regular <span style="font-size: large;">appointment today and it <span style="font-size: large;">went just as I expected. My blood pressure was up so <span style="font-size: large;">off to <span style="font-size: large;">labor & delivery I went for another non-stress test. <span style="font-size: large;">(I didn't gain any weight this week, so at least there <span style="font-size: large;">is that to <span style="font-size: large;">be happy about.) My blood pressure was 160/99 at t<span style="font-size: large;">he doctor's office, <span style="font-size: large;">and while it was still up at the hospital, it <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">went</span> down a significant amount. My last reading after about 2 hrs on the monitor was good, 136/74ish. It's amazing how much it went down once Daniel surprised me with his presence<span style="font-size: large;">. =)</span> I think that one read after the <span style="font-size: large;">nurse had already contacted my midwife<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">, though, so she <span style="font-size: large;">never got that positive news</span>. <span style="font-size: large;">Because my pel<span style="font-size: large;">vis is narro<span style="font-size: large;">w and my cervix is unfavorable (or at least I think that is what she said<span style="font-size: large;">. There was so much informati<span style="font-size: large;">on thrown at me at once)</span></span>, I will be having a c-section. I <span style="font-size: large;">could demand <span style="font-size: large;">going into labor, but who wants to risk being in labor 20+ hours and then still have to have a c-sec<span style="font-size: large;">tion. No<span style="font-size: large;">t this chick!</span></span></span></span> I go back to the doctor on Monday<span style="font-size: large;">, April 1st, and I'm pretty sure I'll be put on the books for Wednesday, April <span style="font-size: large;">3, 2013.<br />(Only 9 more days, Oh My Gah!)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Prayers please for Daniel, Jo<span style="font-size: large;">hn McRae, Sadie and I <span style="font-size: large;">as we will soo<span style="font-size: large;">n</span> begin our new journey as a family of four!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968920504412695893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253598557245077933.post-11764308782493675142013-03-18T13:56:00.000-05:002013-03-18T14:00:41.777-05:00Baby Update - 36 Weeks<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today, I went for my first weekly visit.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was <span style="font-size: large;">routine, <span style="font-size: large;">with two cultures checking <span style="font-size: large;">for Strep B and any infections. I'm not <span style="font-size: large;">dilated</span> AN<span style="font-size: large;">Y. Surprise, <span style="font-size: large;">surprise.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">My stomach is mea<span style="font-size: large;">suring 38 weeks, but the ultra<span style="font-size: large;">sound measured the baby at 36 weeks 1 day. <span style="font-size: large;">The ultrasounds have been measuring me about 4 days ahead of my due date(which would put me at 37 weeks today), but this one was 2 days behind it. <span style="font-size: large;">Very strange, especially since my stomach is measuring even fu<span style="font-size: large;">rther along now. The ultrasound tech said that the ultrasound can be off two weeks and it might be off because of the way Sadie was laying. Her estimated weight is 6.4 <span style="font-size: large;">lbs, which means she is somewhere between 5.4 and 7.4 pounds. Gracious, I hope it is on the lesse<span style="font-size: large;">r end beca<span style="font-size: large;">use by the time I make it to 39 weeks, I might be dealing with a 9 <span style="font-size: large;">pound baby girl! Sadie is in position to make her arrival and she lit<span style="font-size: large;">erally stretch<span style="font-size: large;">es from the point of exit to my ribs. Baby girl is filling up my entire stomach from top to bottom. Maybe that pressure will <span style="font-size: large;">make a little progress, <span style="font-size: large;">instead of <span style="font-size: large;">just making it hard for me to walk.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">No contractions. No dilation. Minimal swelling, but a blood pressure reading of 166/98...I figure I'll be induced April 5th or somewhere around that time. Isn't it amazing that my blood pressure was 127/72 when I went for the non-stress test a week ago today at the hospital and it is off the charts today?!? I tell you, that blood pressure machine at the clinic hates me. I go back again Monday for another check so I guess we'll see if I've progressed any between now and then. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Even though<span style="font-size: large;"> I am ready to <span style="font-size: large;">meet our baby girl, sooner rather than later, I know that I'm very fortunate that I've not had any more problems than I already have. <span style="font-size: large;">While I find it a bit ann<span style="font-size: large;">oying that I'm <span style="font-size: large;">almost 37 weeks <span style="font-size: large;">and haven't had the slightest contraction, many folks would be so glad <span style="font-size: large;">if they didn't have to deal with the pain<span style="font-size: large;">, worry<span style="font-size: large;">, and annoyance</span></span> until <span style="font-size: large;">after this point. I've not <span style="font-size: large;">even had a Braxton Hicks!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">That pretty much sums it up.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Until next week...</span></span></div>
Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968920504412695893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253598557245077933.post-2721154334490636162013-03-15T09:13:00.003-05:002013-03-15T09:16:41.129-05:00John McRae's 4th Birthday Party<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Due to my ever growing belly and fatigued body, we had John McRae's birthday party a week early. He was so surprised, because he had no idea that he was having a party last night. We'd asked him who he wanted to invite and what kind of cake he wanted, but had not talked anymore about it. He told us that he wanted a cake just like his Daddy's and he did not mention any kids that he wanted to be there. We sang, cut the cake, and then ate pizza, chips & dip, and ice cream. Yes, we cut the cake first, because he could not handle it one more second. He had already gotten a fork and dug into the side of it. We couldn't say too much to him about it because he was so excited and we wanted to do the same thing! This year's party <span style="font-size: small;">was much<span style="font-size: small;">, much smaller than his two p<span style="font-size: small;">rior, but <span style="font-size: small;">he loved it</span>! </span></span></span></span> </span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Thanks for coming<span style="font-size: small;">, everyone.</span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">36 Weeks Pregnant and still growing!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Presents, presents, presents. Such a spoiled little joker!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He's so excited that everyone is singing to him!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">His awesomely delicious cake.</td></tr>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We have some fun stuff planned for his actual <span style="font-size: small;">birthday, too, including taking the day off from work <span style="font-size: small;">for a day of fun and Granny will be in town<span style="font-size: small;">, too.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">We like week long birthdays around our house. Next year, we'll be planning two birthdays very close together! =) </span></span></span></span></span></div>
Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968920504412695893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253598557245077933.post-83950385731594651822013-03-11T13:40:00.000-05:002013-03-11T13:41:13.967-05:00Baby Update - NST<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">Just a quick update from today's trip to Labor & Delivery.</span></b></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">My doctor's office is closed this week for <span style="font-size: large;">Spring Break. So, I had an app<span style="font-size: large;">ointment for a non<span style="font-size: large;">-stress test at the hospital to make sure<span style="font-size: large;"> that my blood pressure was okay and that Sadie<span style="font-size: large;">'s heart rate <span style="font-size: large;">was beating as it should. Unli<span style="font-size: large;">ke when I go to my regular<span style="font-size: large;"> doctor and get annoyed and anxious, my bl<span style="font-size: large;">ood pressure was a great 127/72 instead of the normal 144/89 <span style="font-size: large;">that usually reads (at the lowest) at my regular appointments. I've been t<span style="font-size: large;">elling the staff that it was them and not m<span style="font-size: large;">e. Maybe they will believe me now. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">;)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Al<span style="font-size: large;">so, I was up 8 lbs in just two weeks time at my last app<span style="font-size: large;">ointment on <span style="font-size: large;">Feb. </span>25th, but as of today (2 weeks later)<span style="font-size: large;"> I have not <span style="font-size: large;">gained any more weight. <span style="font-size: large;">Must have been pesky fl<span style="font-size: large;">uid, although I'm not really swelling at all. Maybe just a tad bit around the ankles<span style="font-size: large;"> (but hardly notic<span style="font-size: large;">able) and my <span style="font-size: large;">hands are getting a little puffier. I was re<span style="font-size: large;">lieved that the scale had not inched up anymore. Esp<span style="font-size: large;">ecially since<span style="font-size: large;"> everyone is t<span style="font-size: large;">elling me I loo<span style="font-size: large;">k like I'm about to pop.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span><b><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">So, Sadie and I passed the test with great results and I'm so very thankful for that.</span></span></span></b></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />My next appointment is Monday, March 18th, and I <span style="font-size: large;">pray it goes just as well.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today was baby check-up day.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Everything is still looking great and so far, no problems for Sadie or me.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">According to my initial appointment, I am 31 weeks and 4 days today. Which would make my due date April 12, 2013. My stomach has been measuring a week ahead of that and so have my ultrasounds. My stomach measured 32 weeks today and the ultrasound measured the baby at 32 weeks 1 day. That would make my due date April 8, 2013. I'd like to think that April 8th is my real due date. Those four days might not seem like a lot to some folks, but that means I'd be at least 4 days closer to meeting my baby girl. My blood work has been good so far and even though I had a little scare after my glucose test last week, my doctor (and the ultrasound) assured me today that there isn't anything to be worried about. The nurse called me last week after my glucose test and told me that I was not consuming enough calories because my glucose level dropped too low during the night. So, I've been eating like a crazy person (not that I wasn't already) every since. My doctor told me not to worry about that because my numbers were within normal range and as long as I'm not dizzy and the baby is moving, we are both fine. This is kind of a ramble, so I'll post the details from today's visit below.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">*Baby is measuring 32W 1D.*</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">*Baby's estimated weight right now is 4.5 lbs.*</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">*Blood pressure is better and as long as it stays where it is, we do not have anything to worry about.*</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">*My weight is good (Can't believe that!<span style="font-size: small;">)*</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">*Sadie's <span style="font-size: small;">heart, brain,<span style="font-size: small;"> and the fluid surrounding her lo<span style="font-size: small;">oked good.<span style="font-size: small;">*</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">*Heart rate was 169 in the exam room when Sadie was bouncing around, but <span style="font-size: small;">139 (I think) in the ultra sound room<span style="font-size: small;">. She <span style="font-size: small;">was over her burst of energy and was resting, face down<span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span>*</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">My next a<span style="font-size: small;">ppoi<span style="font-size: small;">ntment is in two wee<span style="font-size: small;">ks on <span style="font-size: small;">February 25<span style="font-size: small;">th.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are a few of the pictures from today's sonogram. They aren't very clear, but I love the one of her hand, lips, and nose. If you look closely, you can see the cutest pouty lips! She was waving in one, too. Also, we also have definite proof that Sadie is still in fact a girl. I typed a description on the pictures so everyone could see what I'm talking about.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I've been ea<span style="font-size: small;">gerly awai<span style="font-size: small;">ting the app on my phone to say <span style="font-size: small;">"60 days remaining<span style="font-size: small;">," <span style="font-size: small;">and it finally says that today! <span style="font-size: small;">Just two</span> more months to go.<span style="font-size: small;"> After today's visit, I'm hoping that she will come even soon <span style="font-size: small;">than that<span style="font-size: small;">. Not too much earlier though, be<span style="font-size: small;">cause we <span style="font-size: small;">want her to cook as long as she needs to <span style="font-size: small;">in order to <span style="font-size: small;">come into this world</span> healthy!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: small;">=</span>)</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lily Lamb came home from school with John McRae over the weekend. He was over the moon excited about it, too. Some of the sweetest moments in my life have <span style="font-size: large;">taken place</span> while picking JMc up from Pre-K in the afternoons. He immediately tells me about his day (good or bad - the kid has no filter). Then, he can't wait to get home and tell his Daddy<span style="font-size: large;"> (Many times it can't wait and we have to call him<span style="font-size: large;"> on <span style="font-size: large;">1<span style="font-size: large;">0 minute drive home. Thank good<span style="font-size: large;">ness for <span style="font-size: large;">bluetooth so that he can just talk t<span style="font-size: large;">hrough the speakers)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">. We also had to call Grandma on the way home to tell her about Lily and to ask if she and Papaw wanted to see her.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Here's a picture of John McRae as soon as he got home and was allowed to get Lily (or Lamby as he called her) out of her bag.<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Just prior to this picture<span style="font-size: large;">, <span style="font-size: large;">he said, "He can cuddle with me and sleep in my bed." Over the course of the weekend, <span style="font-size: large;">JMc accepted that <span style="font-size: large;">Lil<span style="font-size: large;">y was <span style="font-size: large;">a <span style="font-size: large;">she and not a he.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Yesterday, I went for my 29 week check-up. Thankfully, my blood pressure was down from my last appointment so the medication must be doing its job. Thank God for that. I was up 3 pounds, which isn't bad considering I had an endless supply of food (including sweets) over the weekend at C4C. I really think that drinking more water helps. Imagine that. Maybe it isn't just a myth. ;)</div>
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I did not have an ultrasound, but there was a strong heartbeat and my stomach measured exactly 29 weeks. My doctor's exact words were, "You are measuring perfectly."</div>
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I had to go in early for a glucose test. It wasn't bad at all. Folks had told me it was horrible, but it really wasn't a big deal at all. My cousin's wife is pregnant, too, and I'm very thankful for her honesty and advice. She told me it wasn't going to be a big deal. Just more verification that she doesn't sugar coat or give false information. =) I did get a little hungry toward the end of waiting, but that worked out fine, too.</div>
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I hope and pray the glucose test results are fine, but I'm trying my best not to worry about it. Everything else has worked out just fine and no amount of worrying has done me any good thus far.</div>
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My appointments are now every 2 weeks so I'll go back on February 11th.</div>
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<br />Not a lot to share after this appointment, but I'm thankful it was an easy appointment and that my blood pressure was down from three weeks ago. It's hard to believe that I'm already in the 7th month of this pregnancy. In a way it seems like I've been pregnant forever, but then again, it seems like that due date is approaching mighty quickly!!! 29 Weeks & 4 days down & 73 +/- days to go.</div>
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Above, you will see my view from this past weekend. It was much cooler than the Mississippi temps that I'm used to, so that was all of the exploring and looking that I did. Mikki and I did see people running and walking the trails from our sliding glass door, but we are more of sleepers than exercisers. I'm sure that they all really loved having such a beautiful place to enjoy the outdoors.</div>
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While I missed my fellow Korea mamas, the retreat was wonderful. Only knowing about three people (out of 450) there, made me take the initiative to meet knew people and find out about some of the other countries' programs. Very interesting to say the least. There are so many strong women who attend Created for Care. I struggle many days with parenting one child, keeping up with house work, my job, and being a wife and these women are super heroes with 10+ kids. After talking with many mothers to big families, I better understand how it works. You do without more material things, but the love you experience on a daily basis makes up for all of that plus some. Your routine and lifestyle is different, but as they prove, it is doable. I will say that I believe God instills in those ladies and gentlemen a special ability to handle big families, especially those with children who have significant special needs. Just like many people do not understand why anyone would want to adopt, many of us do not understand how big families work. I'm glad to have a better understanding of all of this now.</div>
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Since being pregnant, I hear the following so many times, "You must have thought you couldn't get pregnant." No, just the opposite. We did have some trouble before deciding to adopt, but we were never told that. Just the opposite, in fact. Just yesterday in the doctor's office, I was asked that very same question. Followed by, "I just couldn't love a child that was born to a dead beat mom." Meaning, "I couldn't love a baby that I did not give birth to." I guess Jesus was still with me strong from the weekend and I did not get mad at her or say anything ugly in return. I just followed with, "Adoption isn't for everyone. It is certainly something that has be be placed on your heart." She agreed and seemed to understand what I was saying without me lighting into her like the mama bear we can all sometimes be. You see, she wasn't trying to offend me or make me question my family's decision. She was only being honest with me. There are so many things in this world that people do that we do not understand. This is a perfect example of why we should not judge others for their decisions in anything they do. We do not know what is placed on their hearts while we are thinking "I could never do that" or "why in the world would they do that" or "they are ruining their family by doing that." Things that seem so routine and easy for one family, might seem like the biggest hardship in the world to other people. Many times we will never understand why, but we don't have to. It isn't our place to and it really isn't any of our business. Love, support, and prayer that God will continue to provide others with what they need to keep going is all we should be concerned with. (By the way, I thought I'd be the only pregnant lady at the conference and stick out like a sore thumb, but we were <i>everywhere</i>!)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Yesterday, the three <span style="font-size: large;">lovely </span>ladies above hosted the sweetest shower for our already greatly loved Sadie Elizabeth.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every where you looked<span style="font-size: large;">, <span style="font-size: large;">there was something pink and <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">beautiful</span>. They put so much work and time into making our day so special. The food was delicious<span style="font-size: large;">!</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pregnancy does a lot to your body.<br />Apparently, it even changes your hair color in the process. ;)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The first picture was taken at 15 weeks, the second at 19 weeks, the third at 25 weeks, and the latest (this morning) at 27 weeks.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">On Friday, I will be 28 weeks and I can already tell that this third trimester might be a lot less fun than the second. That's okay, though. We are only about 12 weeks from meeting our baby girl at the most!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Daniel and I were so glad that we were able to attend John McRae's Christmas party at school. It was so much fun to see first hand how much he enjoys it there. He loves his teachers and his friends. We also got to see his classroom and all of the projects they have been working on this school year. Grandmaw also got to come and JMc really enjoyed having her there, too.</span></em></span></div>
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