We really haven't bought a tree or anything for each other (or anyone else..) for Christmas pretty much since the first year we were married. There was always something we need to save money for, or tragedy, or John was working. We have a kid now and that makes it mandatory (and fun!) so we got a little tree yesterday:
John will be away for a few weeks this month, and every subsequent month for pretty much the rest of the 490 days he has in, but they won't be full deployments so hopefully we will fare well...especially considering I will soon have 2 babies by myself! I know many women do this all the time, but that somehow doesn't make it any less frightening right now anyway.
I am 34 weeks pregnant, and feel and look huge. I have an ultrasound to check my gallbladder tomorrow morning, since I have been getting those sharp pains again and nausea, even when I don't eat anything. I feel like we might end up having Olivia earlier than her due date for some reason. I am very scared to endure the pain again, but I doubt I will go "natural" this time; as long as I get there in time for an epidural this round! I tested positive for this Group B beta strep test, which I guess is fairly common--although I tested negative with lucas. They said they will have to administer I.V. antibiotics when I go into labor with Olivia. I hope this birth experience is less traumatizing and that John will be here for it also.
Here are some pictures of us shopping at walmart last night for some groceries and the Christmas tree. we decided to get a small one on a table so that the dogs wouldn't get it and it won't hurt Lucas if it fell over. It was prelit $18, but we had some extra colored lights to add to it.
PLUS, we just got a package from grandma emma and grandpa charles, with this adorable "baby's first Christmas" ornament---with Lucas' picture in it! I thought it was very thoughtful and came just in time. Lucas likes it too!
Thank you!
2 comments:
Lucas is so big! He is like a toddler! When you said you were 34 weeks preggo, my heart skipped a beat and I got nervous. Like it was almost my turn too. *sighs* I know you will be fine :)
yes, lucas is a big boy---not quite walking yet, but very independent still. I am near the end and somewhat anxious to have her. this time next year, lucas will be almost 2, and she will be lucas' age now....and we will have a few months left til freedom! cant wait.. i hope the babies entertain each other and make it a little less harrowing on me!
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