Where is Kate? She didn't go into labor yet have her baby did she?

When was she due?

She's due on April 18.

She's been here. I've seen her post on the homeschooling forum. :-D

Well Kate you need to post here so *I* know you're here!:-D

hehe I wake up every morning thinking about her Esther. And wonder the same thing until I happen upon a post of hers made recently. This morning I was all ready to send out the troops or something "Where's Kate? Where's KATE!?!" But, I do believe she's still hanging around, no baby action yet. Should be soon though, very soon. As I'm sure she's sitting there telling herself :p

AW! You all make me smile-y! :-D Someone's thinking of me! I'm still here, Esther. I feel great, actually! Much better than last week even!! Praise the Lord!

I had feelings of inadequacy or something like that last night. I've been putting off all my thoughts about labor. Worrying about it early on isn't going to do anything except worry me, right? So, now that the time is drawing closer...sigh...dh was very reassuring, but he doesn't have to do it! HA!

Thanks for checking in on me ladies. It truly warms my heart to know you all are thinking of me!

(((hugs)))

Cast away those doubts/fears sweetie. Give them to Him, even now. Trust that He will deliver you from them. Believe you will have a worry-free, stress-free birth...visualize it. Make it happy. :)

(I'm doing the same here ;) )

Thanks, T. I've been writing verses on index cards that will be an encouragement in the waiting time (now) and during labor. Sometimes I find it easy to trust, then other times I feel overwhelmed, like there is a shadow over me.

Today, Trev and I went to play mini-golf. It is beautiful and sunny here, but a bit chilly and windy. Each time we moved to a different part of the course, I would choose a sunny place to stand in, out from under the trees to watch him until it was my turn. I guess that is similar to my mental state, I have to choose to stand in the LIGHT and not stay in the shadows and darkness.

God, give me strength!

Thanks, T. I've been writing verses on index cards that will be an encouragement in the waiting time (now) and during labor. Sometimes I find it easy to trust, then other times I feel overwhelmed, like there is a shadow over me.

Today, Trev and I went to play mini-golf. It is beautiful and sunny here, but a bit chilly and windy. Each time we moved to a different part of the course, I would choose a sunny place to stand in, out from under the trees to watch him until it was my turn. I guess that is similar to my mental state, I have to choose to stand in the LIGHT and not stay in the shadows and darkness.

God, give me strength!

I hear what you're saying Kate. I think that sometimes it's harder mentally on mamas for their 2nd babies, because they've already experienced labor and know how challenging it is. I know that I've had thoughts like that and I'm not even pregnant! Praying for you, sweetie.

praying for you. What a wonderful, exciting and nervous place to be in. I looked at your ticker...2 days! My belly is full of butterflies right now for you!
Dear Lord, please protect my sister and her new lo during this time of transition. Help calm her heart and ease her anxiety. remind her of Your promises and yoke. Be with her during labor, give her Your strength and help her to stay on top of her contractions. Give her wisdom about her body so she will know what to do. Thank you Lord for all you do for us and for hearing our prayers. Amen

Yep, I know what ya mean girl! We just have to KEEP making that choice to stay in His light. And that sunlight will be helpful too *grins*
I was just out getting myself a dose of it. Funny how it's easier to soak in His light when we've also been soaking in sunlight. At least, that's the pattern for me. Am I just weird that way? Wouldn't surprise me, honestly. LOL

Ruth..so true..the anticipation of #2 is much 'harder'. You've been there, you KNOW what it's like...and it can be scary/overwhelming. With #1, sure, you've read and you have an 'idea' of what things will be like..but, with #2, you've really, truly, HONESTLY experienced it..that's a whole other ballgame! And even with a wonderful first birth experience, it has a bit of a negative impact when that time nears with #2. Thankfully, my #2 came so quickly I didn't have time to get that worked up...during the actual labor. I hadn't quite gotten to the point of 'anxiety' and such in that pregnancy either. #3, however, a different story. But, we pulled through. :)

Just keep praying and staying positive Kate. Do try to let us know as soon as anything does start to happen so we can all be praying that baby out :)

Wow, I did not know you were so close. Will pray for you. So amazing that you get to meet your little girl soon.:-D

Kate- just wanted you to know that you're in my thoughts and prayers as well. Keep us posted!

Dear Lord, please protect my sister and her new lo during this time of transition. Help calm her heart and ease her anxiety. remind her of Your promises and yoke. Be with her during labor, give her Your strength and help her to stay on top of her contractions. Give her wisdom about her body so she will know what to do. Thank you Lord for all you do for us and for hearing our prayers. Amen

Thank you, Becky. Really means a lot! Thank you ladies for praying for me. I can really feel your prayers!

I didn't realize until you all started talking about it...it IS being nervous about having the second child! I know what you expect, but don't know if it's going to be the same or drastically different. Still lots of unknown, but some 'inside info' too.

Doing ok today. Didn't sleep too well last night. Couldn't get comfy...Tomorrow is my next dr. visit.

love you all!
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Praying for you Kate! Hope you get some better sleep tonight! Oh and let us know how your appointment goes. Love ya!

Didn't sleep too well last night.
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Oh, sweetie, I remember all too well the feeling of having 8 pounds of pressure on my bladder and having to go to the bathroom every 5 minutes, lol! It sure put a damper on sleep. I hope that you get some sleep soon!