Fair Pictures~Due in 1 Week!!

Here are a few pictures from last week. We are busy this week with (hopefully) our last OB appointment on Tuesday, youth group, meetings, and class (for Kyle). I will be trying to naturally induce my labor per my husband's request with a pressure point massage, drinking a special tea, and "getting on the birth ball" in other words the exercise ball to open my hips up....I know sounds weird! But they say it helps! Anyway we are enjoying what could be our last full week of having only one child that is outside the womb and continuing to have our

pre-pre-school lessons which may come to a halt for a few weeks when Rowen arrives. God has been so good to me this pregnancy and I am truly grateful! I have been way less swollen than last time and able to stay somewhat active enough to take care of our regular commitments and duties. Thank the Lord for His care! I will let you know of my status this week and keep you updated until labor begins. My friend Lisa will update our Facebook page for all of our friends who are wanting info on the arrival of Rowen Daniel. They are a few of you whom we will call for sure and you all know who you are! :)

Love, Paige

Here is the belly! 38weeks

Nana and Papa came and brought us dinner afterwards.

Dada and Gunny's annual Petting farm picture.

I really think Gunnar has a special love for animals. (Unlike his mother.)

He was so giddy and content there for a good half hour. We had to

tell him to go otherwise he would have slept there with them!

I think his shirt is wet with lemonade.

Gunn loves horses! They are his favorite!

5 day old piglets

My dear Aunt Gail who loves to visit and we love to have visit!

Our annual picture in the Dahlia section. Last year's was not a favorable one, so you won't ever see it! :)

Less Than 2 Weeks to Go!

Well, we had a Midwife appointment yesterday and everything with baby Rowen is well and found out he has descended a little bit, but has not completely dropped yet. I am almost 2cm dilated and 80% effaced. Pretty good for not being in too much pain! :) Looks like the due date is a good time for him to come out! We have our bags packed and car seat in the car. Boy, do those car seats take up a lot of room!

You will hear back from me soon! We walked around the fair again yesterday before taking my aunt back to the airport and have so many pictures to show! I will make more time tomorrow to get those up so you can enjoy! Until then, gotta run!

Love, Paige

The Fair!

My sweet little niece Trudy and Gunnar on the swing....I love watching them get bigger and they are so sweet to one another. We had a blast and love being able to go and enjoy ourselves! Praise God for His goodness!

P.S. Not feeling any contractions lately. Two weeks to go and are looking forward to it! I'll keep you posted. We have an appt. on Tues!

Two Weeks and 3 Days Left

After an appointment yesterday, everything is great. Baby is cooperating as well as can be expected and we are all registered for our Birth Center. I am feeling changes in my body, so things are working! Kyle is very excited to meet our little guy and I am excited to see what he is going to look like! Everyone has been very gracious to us and many ways, so thank you all for your thoughtfulness and support! God provides in every way and more! "Talk" to you soon!

In His Service, Paige

3 Weeks to Go!

Well, progression has been the same this past week as it was the week before. Things are good and we are prepared (I think) for the arrival of Rowen Daniel.

We had a great time at the fair on Friday with all of the Pattersons. Gunnar rode on his first ride with cousin Trudy. They went on the giant swing (the one where you go in big circles while elevating up and down.) He loved it and waved every time he past by. What a big guy! Gunnar loves Trudy especially because she acts like a mini mama to him! :) After eating our Krusty Pup, Papa, Dada, Uncle Jeff, and Nana took the kids to the Rodeo. Kyle said he loved it!

Aunt Gail is coming to visit us this weekend and we always look forward to seeing her! We will take some pictures for you and I will get some up of the fair.

God is kind to us all the time and we are thankful for His Providence. Remember, "there is a time for everything", says Solomon! Sometimes it's not in our timing though. Thankfully God is wiser and Sovereign over all!

Love, Paige

36 Weeks and Counting!

Here is another baseball game picture courtesy of Alison and Joel who invited us to tag along! We are slowly but surely preparing for baby Rowen this week and have all our bags packed just in case. Kyle thinks I will push this baby out early. I, on the other hand, would love that to be true, but am very leary! Time will tell us, and in the mean time will trust that the Lord will keep our little guy safe and growing well. We can't wait for this new adventure!

Love in the Name of Christ,

Paige

Baby Appointment

I had a normal check-up with one of my midwives yesterday. I had told her in passing that I had already started having sharp painful contractions occasionally. She in return asked if I had wanted her to check my progression, and of course I said "yes please!"

Who knew I would already be 1 cm dialated and 80% effaced! This doesn't necessarily mean I will have the baby early. Many women walk around 1-3cm dialated for some time without going into labor. So, my hopes are not up for a sooner D-Day, but I am certainly encouraged that my body is in pain for good reason! Yeah! Who knows, maybe Rowen will be a bit early! My skin sure hopes so! :)

Thanking God for His Care!
Paige