I had prayed to make it past today, and God granted, I did :)
If you were to have asked me a few months ago if I'd still be pregnant at Nya's 3rd birthday, I would have nervously replied 'ummm...I hope so!'. Lol
My heart so desperately wanted to make it through to her party, but there was something in me that made me feel like my chances were more slim than not. I kept having this feeling that I'd have Sweet Pea the day or two before her party.
I am SO glad that was nothing more than just a feeling.
When I woke this morning I was so thrilled to still be pregnant and to be able to celebrate my big girls special 3rd birthday.
The day started off busy trying to get things in order, tidying the house, prepping the food, etc.
I had decorated earlier in the week so it wouldn't be too much or too overwelmingly on the day of. I made all of the decor a few months ago. Lol
My amazing husband took care of all the vaccuming for me and ran a few last minute errands for the party. So grateful for him as I wouldn't have been able to pull it all off by myself in time.
The party started at 1pm in which the festivities began. Nya and her cousins had a blast blowing bubbles, playing at the park behind our house, colouring with chalk and playing games before the other guests arrived.
I am so grateful to both of my parents who helped me with the party and kept reminding me to take it easy, slow down and sit down. They really helped to make today less stressful for me.
It's such a blessing to have family who really care and look out for you. They knew the amount of planning and work that went into the party and wanted to ensure I wasn't overdoing myself.
My dad, being the amazing man and father he is, even came back a few hours after the party to see if he could help me clean up. What dad does that right? Mine :D xoxo He was looking out for me and didn't want to see me left doing all the clean up myself.
I have to say, Sweet Pea was very quiet today. I don't think she wanted to take away from her big sisters day. Lol She was very mellow. I didn't have any contractions all day (until one at the end of the party) and I didn't feel any of her head butts until I sat down for the night to rest. I didn't even feel pressure or back ache, which was a miracle with all my up and down, walking, doing this and doing that.
It wasn't until the last guests left, clean up was done and I was finally able to sit down and put my feet up, did Sweet Pea start to become active.
It was like she was waiting for all the commotion to die down before she made herself known again. Lol
After putting Nya to bed, Dennard and I sat on the couch snuggling as we reflected on the day. We were both so happy Sweet Pea decided to stay tight until after Nya's birthday. One big milestone I wanted to get past!!!!
As we sat on the couch, Sweet Pea jabbed me so hard with her foot into my left side that it startled me. I put my hand on my stomach and poking out was her adorable little foot :) Awwww my precious Sweet Pea. How I am going to miss these jabs and kicks once she is born :(
I immediately took Dennard's hand and placed it on the spot where her foot was. A smile immediately swept across his face. He began to rub her tiny foot until she pulled it away.
'Oh my gosh! You felt that this time!!! That was her foot!!' I said. Refusing to admit what he felt, AGAIN, lol, he just smirked and said 'I don't know what your talking about?!'.
He then began to rub my tummy to see if he could find her foot again. Looool
We both laughed knowing very well what he was doing.
I am so proud of my Sweet Pea for not coming before or during Nya's party. God only knows how badly I wanted to give Nya a special party before her sister came.
Now that this big milestone is out of the way, just ONE more to go!!!! Nya's birthday on the 28th!!
For the first time, my sisters actually said to me today 'You know what Deev, I think she's going to come in July! I don't think she'll be a June baby'.
FINALLY, people are starting to agree with me on a July birthdate. Lol Everyone has said I was nuts to think I'd make it past Nya's party and now they are stating to think along the same lines as me.
Our planned month was for July, my original due date was in July and I'm believing in faith she's coming in July.
Dennard on the other hand said to me tonight 'Well, I think we'll be on pins and needles this week as I think our baby will be coming this week. I've already prepared and cleaned my desk at work in preparation for the time off'. Lol
Now truth be told, I think he cleaned his desk at work because he's anxious for some time off; not so much that he thinks she's coming this week. Lol
He has planned to take a week off with me once Sweet Pea is born and to get every Friday off early until the Fall. This will be a great blessing as I know I'll be needing the extra help and hands around the home and with Nya once the baby comes.
My mom has so graciously offered to cook us a few meals after the baby is born so I don't have to worry about dinners. This is such a big help as I know I had little to no energy or desire to cook when Nya was born.
My dad has offered to come over and take Nya out for a few hours once the baby is born so I can rest and sleep while the baby sleeps.
Who could ask for a better support team!
Right now it's 12:48am, my husband is fast asleep beside me and I'm still wide awake.
I've come to dread bedtime as I can't seem to get comfortable any more. My hips and my back ache and I am always hot and cold. My sheets are on, then off; then on again. Lol
Seeing that I have to be up for church in a few hours, I better try and get some sleep.
Here are some picutres from big sister Nya's Blue Bird of Happiness party :) Sweet Pea made it into some of the picutre with my tummy bump. He he
I was so blessed Friday. One of the girls in my church took me out for some Frozen Yogurt to Menchies. First time I've ever been, and oh what a treat :D
Believe it or not, the frozen yogurt on the left is mine. We laughed because she loaded hers up so much with goodies, her cup could have passed as the 'pregnant lady's'. Lol
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