These are pictures of Sallie, Lizzie, and Millie's room. 3 GIRLS, 1 ROOM! There was a time when I would have said no way, but it is a great feeling at the end of a day to go in and those sweet angels all be sleeping in one room! SWEET!!! Of course I have to add that it is not so sweet when they are all entertaining each other instead of going to sleep. Making memories! The room is jam packed so there are several pictures with different views to give you an idea.Yes, you read correctly Cloth Diapering! Back 6 months ago or so I became interested in the idea of cloth diapering which I had always said no way! Well when I knew that I would be staying home I thought I can at least give it a shot. Our moms did it and with lots fewer options as we have today so I decided to take the plunge and give it a try. I bought a minimal amount for Lizzie as well as a few for Millie. First of all I was shocked at the number of people who do this now and the market for it. There are all kinds of cloth diapers, cover, accessories, etc. I was amazed! So, after much research I decided to go with the old fashioned pre-folds with a modern cover. I say old fashioned but they are actually made much better than they used to be. They are much more absorbent. This was the most economical route. Lizzie is doing really well with them and I am as well so far! I love the covers I got. They have not leaked at all. She can go all night without leaking. It is work but I have to stay focused on the money I am saving. The first time I had to clean a dirty I thought what am I thinking! Also, Lizzie's bottom is SO sensitive and I have to be really careful with her in disposables. Certain brands I can't use and she has to be changed really often. The cloth is supposed to be much better for her skin. I am sure this will get real interesting when I am changing her and Millie and we all know how much a newborn goes but Lizzie is doing great so even if I can just use them with her that will be good. However, it is my desire to use them with both of them. Hopefully, we can keep it up! Below are some pics of Lizzie in her diapers! TOO CUTE!
Our Little Princess is 1 today, July 25th!!! Thank you Lord for such a precious gift and a great 1st year!
This is a video I put together of Lizzie's first year. Enjoy!
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I had an ultrasound today and Millie weighs around 6 lb 12 oz which would make her between 8 and 9 lbs when I am induced. They scheduled the induction for Aug 9th at 7:30 if she does not come before then. I have dilated about 2 cm. We are anxious to meet our new little blessing! Still got a few things to do before her arrival though and want her to be as developed as possible so she can stay in for a little while. It would be great to go in labor on my own about Aug 8th!!! I am sure she will cooperate with that! HA!
We do not have any set in stone dates but as of today my Dr is planning to induce me on Aug 8th or 9th. I go back next week for an ultrasound and so that she can have a good weight for Millie. She of course is measuring ahead. With the gestational, hypertension, and her size she says we need to go ahead and take her around that time. You may remember last year that we were scheduled for one day and ended up going in the next because they were full. The hospital has added rooms. However now because of construction above the labor/delivery rooms they have had to take away 7 of the labor/delivery rooms which can lead to problems with scheduling. So, she said with my issues as well as next week's weight she would be able to call and get a date and time. Please pray that this will all go smoothly and that we will be able to keep our spot. I will update after next week's appt.
I am always anxious to see what our day may bring! With kids, you never know. Tuesday afternoon when I was cooking dinner Sallie and Lizzie were going back and forth between the kitchen and the front door which is their usual way of entertaining themselves while I cook dinner. They know if I am cooking it is time for Daddy to be home soon so they frequent the door so that they get to greet Daddy. Also, I think by that time they are desparate for Daddy! So am I!!! We keep the screen door locked so that Lizzie can't get out. She stands at the door and beats on it and calls Da Da. Well I am all into my cooking and I realize I don't hear the beating or Da Da so I go to the door and Sallie is laughing so hard. Sallie has opened the door and let Lizzie get out on the front porch and then has locked the door back! Scared me to death. Thankfully Lizzie had gone toward the long part of the porch as opposed to straight down the steps! I feel an ER visit coming on!!! I already told A that if I call and say come home now we are going to the hospital because either I am in labor or someone is hurt!
Wednesday was a little less adventurous. I was not feeling well so it was a really good thing. Lizzie was not feeling well either so it was quite a day but not full of stunts. A knew we had had a bad day so he comes in and bathes the girls and tells me they are going to eat and instructs me to stay on the couch. I could think of a million things I needed to be doing around the house without "little helpers" but I followed his orders and relaxed. He took them to eat, to Lowe's, and to Target. It was a nice break that me and the girls both needed. I am so thankful for a wonderful husband who is more than willing to do whatever (and sometimes without being asked). Thank you!
After her short little visit home Elleigh is gone again. She left today for GA camp. She is so excited!!! I am excited for her. However, we do not talk to them the whole time they are gone. It is a lot easier for her to be gone when I can hear her voice everyday. She will be back on Saturday so maybe I can survive! She loves GA camp so I know she will be having a good time!
This is one of my favorite songs. We sing it a lot at our church but yesterday our message was about the Greatness of God and how no matter what we are facing at any time in our lives God is Great and can do anything! We ended our service with this song which I love but it had never impacted me like it did after hearing that message. Something most of us know but need to be reminded of. I pray it touches you as it has me.
After 3 LONG weeks of missing Elleigh she's back!!! It feels so good to have her home! She flew by home by herself. I was quite nervous. I was fine until it got time for her to get in the air and I was anxious until she got off the plane. There were 2 other girls her age who were unaccompanied as well and they sat them all together. Both the other girls had flown just like Elleigh but it was a first all alone for all 3 of them. I know that made it much easier for all of them. What a blessing! I would love to say that Elleigh is completely excited about being home but she isn't. Elleigh like me wants the best of both worlds. She likes it here and the experience of living somewhere different but she misses family so much. She loves being with family and it is very hard on her to be away. She told us it just wasn't long enough. A and I just looked at each other. That sums it all up! The time we spend with family is never long enough. If it is a few days or a week it is just never long enough when you only see them a couple of times of year. It takes a lot of reminding ourselves that we are doing what God has called us to do. God has blessed us with so much and so many great people that he has placed in our lives for this season and He has shown us over and over this is the right thing yet I still wrestle with Him at times, especially when your daughter is in your back seat sqalling because she misses her family. God seems to remind me everytime that we are teaching her to follow Him no matter the sacrifice and that's the most important thing we can do for her as parents. It is just not always easy!!!
A couple more pics of us at the airport below
