B&W Series: Day 14- Wishes

Photo Details: Taken with Canon 60D;EFS 100mm Macro Lens; ISO 100; Shutter Speed- 1/200; Aperture f/3.2

Wow, it has been a long time since I have updated this blog! There have been a lot of things going on, in and out of Labor and Delivery because, according to the nurse and doctor, I have an 'angry uterus' that seems to want to start contracting regularly and painfully every time I try to do anything at all. So, after a long visit at L&D after what was supposed to be a routine 35 week appointment, I am on modified bed rest. Minimal housework, minimal standing and walking, no heavy lifting, only going up and down the stairs when absolutely necessary and pelvic rest. I basically have to be sitting or laying down the majority of the time, which, with a two and a half year old is near impossible. As well as being in the middle of my 'nesting' phase- it's kind of driving me crazy. But I would rather have a dirtier house for a little while and at least make it past the 35/36 week mark so Gabriel is healthy and doesn't need any NICU time. Also, if I were to go into full blown labor, or get past the 4cm mark before 36 weeks, I would be sent to Mobile, AL since Keesler doesn't have a NICU. So-- sitting on my butt until I get closer to the due date it is. We will see how everything is progressing at my 36 week appointment next week!

I took this photo right before a really bad thunderstorm hit the area, and with using my macro and it being very windy out, I am so glad I was able to get a few shots in-focus!

I am going to be trying to take as many photos as I can while still being within the MBR limits, but for sure once Gabriel is born, even if I am not able to update this blog as regularly, I will be taking TONS of photos. :)

B&W Series: Day 13- Life

Photo Details: Taken with Canon 60D;EFS 100mm Macro Lens; ISO 100; Shutter Speed- 1/250; Aperture f/4

I took this photo last week, lone dandelion that bloomed in the middle of my backyard.

I seems like the further along into this pregnancy I get, the less energy I have. There is so much left to get done around the house and to get prepared, I wish I had more energy to get it all done. Also, having a baseline of contractions every 10 minutes for the past three weeks is really wearing on me. But at least I got Gabriel's car seat cushion washed, and while I was at it, I washed Kaelyn's booster seat too. Now they are hanging to dry, and that will be one less thing to get done. This weekend we are putting together the crib, last weekend was the dresser. Another thing I have to figure out, which seems kind of silly, is where to put the carseat base in our car; and where to put the booster seat. Right now the booster is in the middle, but I'm thinking of moving it behind the driver seat, and putting the infant seat behind the passenger seat, or in the middle. I'll have to see how they fit.