Bye Bye, Due Date

2/22 came and went and in the end was a wonderful day!

Mama Juhn Marie, my mother-in-law, came in for a short visit just in case Green Bean decided to make a debut. Although there was no debut, we all got to see the baby on the ultrasound screen. The news is that there is no dilation whatsoever, and I would possibly be induced next Wednesday night, March 3, if there was no change before then. My first reaction to this news was with disappointment... because I am ready to welcome this baby!... but I eventually put all the birth decisions back into God's hands, where they belong. Mommom, my great-grandmother, turns 102 on Tuesday, March 2 (3-2-10 blast off), so it would be neat to have that birthday (for her and because the blast off countdown is pretty cool).

I dropped off Mama Juhn Marie at the airport this morning, so now I'm listening to the rain drops and relaxing. I am so thankful for all the prayers. I feel filled with grace... and that is not the baby's name. :)

Patiently Waiting

The anticipation grows... although the 38-week appointment indicated Green Bean has made no strides to escape just yet. So, Papa Richard Carey continues to hammer, paint, saw, etc. away at our bath remodel. It may even be done before Green Bean arrives!!

Last Friday was my last day of work, which was bitter-sweet. I wasn't able to say goodbye to many people, but I do want to go back to visit and show off our baby. This past week of rest has been such a great gift. I have taken daily naps and have checked a few errands off the list. One errand was to pre-order a king cake at a local bakery. Who knew?!

Now, Richard Carey has a 4 day weekend, so we are taking advantage of time to do work on the house, and then just play. Tonight, RC's sister Anne Marie is taking the train to come and visit for the weekend. Tonight, RC wants to play Mario Kart (much more exciting than GI Joe), and tomorrow we are venturing into San Francisco to see the King Tut exhibit and try out a new BBQ restaurant... which is on this cool scavenger hunt.

http://7x7.com/bigeat2010_scavenger_hunt

Richard Carey has packed our hospital bag and reminded me that we need to take it to S.F. tomorrow just in case. He wants the baby to come... um now... and I am just riding the wave at this point. I'm thinking we may even dip into March. But if I get antsy, I'll go to Skipolini's for a "Preggo Pizza." Note all the success stories along the side: http://www.skipolinispizza.com/prego.php

Did I just put 2 food links on this 1 blog post?