A Change in Plans

It has been a whirlwind past couple of weeks. So much has changed ... except the fact that little Fé is still baking away in my tummy.

So as you may know Chris and I have had high hopes, plans and expectations to have our precious lady bug in the privacy and safety of our own home. Well due to some crazy financial changes with the midwifes we were using, we are no longer able to make that happen.

Long story short, we have changed midwifes and will now be delivering Fé at local, Shady Grove hospital. We of course aren't completely thrilled but we have prayed and have peace with where we are in our plans.

We have met and discussed our birth plans and desires with the midwifes and they are confident that we can still have the birth we want at the hospital. I am still a little skeptical but trying to stay positive. One thing that is out of their hands is how long we would need to stay at the hospital afterward. If everything is fine with me they can release me, but I have to wait for the pediatrician to come and release Fé. So praying that is a quick a smooth process.

Please pray for us as we prepare for her delivery ... any day now :)

Ty Loves Change

So, earlier we mentioned that one of the upcoming changes was changing Ty's bed from a crib to a day-bed. How did he do? Well, check out the video to see how he did.

Am I Ready for Change?

That's the question I am running into. So we are into the 3rd trimester and Fé is doing great every day reminding Phil that she's there. Also, she's getting her workout on, punching and kicking Phil. So this question on change and am I ready? Well, it's not like I have a choice in the matter. I think it's really starting to hit home. First, was when Phil asked me to start moving around some of Ty's furniture and take down some of his old stuff. Second, was the whole car seat thing. I mean, we will have 2 car seats in the car. But most of all was when we decided to look into changing Ty's crib to the next bed stage, a day bed. Ty has one of those growing beds which go from a crib to a day bed to a full size.

He has done very well at bed time, and so we figure its time to start the next stage. Of course our main concern is when he wakes up sometimes in the middle of the night, he will now have to freedom to just get out of bed and free roam. Well, that's where the gate comes into play. We'll use that to help with the teaching process.You know what we have come to understand, it's that for young kids, routine is essential. So, that's what we will need to establish, a new, or rather adjusted routine.

The next couple of days, the room will under go some transformation. We are not in our home yet, but maybe we'll do a little more decorating. Incorporate some blue and pink color. Some jungle lady bug themes. I don't know, we'll come up with something. We'll make sure we take pictures.

Here comes change, ready or not. *smile*

I'm Getting Smushed

If my stomach already feels this smushed ... wait till September when I am huge and this picture is me. Just look how small all the organs get. This is crazy ... really ... is this safe?

Peace Out,
Philippa Channer