Baby # 3 Update...

Yesterday I had my 37 week baby checkup. I should begin by saying that last week's appointment was a bit nerve racking because when the doctor felt my tummy and did an internal exam, baby's head was NOT down. So, it was confirmed with an ultrasound that baby was indeed laying sideways. So, for the past week I've been "hanging" per se where my hips have been higher than my shoulders on average one time per day for 10 minutes. Well, yesterday's appointment was wonderful news in that the baby's head was down. Hooray! So, I have about 3 weeks left to go, give or take. I'm praying he or she comes on or before the due date. That way we don't have to talk "options" as the doctor put it. Since I am a VBACer (vaginal birth after cesarean) they are extra cautious. If all goes well, I'm hoping my midwife can deliver this baby. It is all in the Lord's hands. So, baby is doing great! Heartbeat is around 130s-140s. Hmmm, that is where both Micah and Ben had been. Might this be a boy? All I can say is that as the due date approaches I get more and more excited! Happy New Year to you all.

BAILEY UPDATE

Fun in the Snow December 19, 2008

The last few weeks have flown! I thought I would take this time to update you on what has been going on at the Bailey house. I have NOT sent out a Christmas letter simply because I'm waiting for baby #3 to make his/her appearance and THEN I'd like to send out a note/picture. So, be looking for that the beginning of February, I hope. :) Okay, now for the update!

Our house has NOT sold yet. There have been showings on the place, but no offers. We continue to hope and pray that someone will come along VERY soon. We were just up at our place this past weekend and enjoyed our time in the house, sleeping in our own beds and being together as a family of four. January would be a lovely month to have our house sold, don't you think? :)

As of Tuesday, I will be 37 weeks along in my pregnancy. So far so good. Baby is active and as I get further in my pregnancy it has been harder to sleep and get around. Especially chasing after my littlest boy Ben who keeps me moving. At nearly 20 months of age, Ben is certainly curious and quite daring at times. Micah is very excited to meet his new baby brother or sister. Micah is full of constant chatter, lots of questions, and likes to keep his brother Ben in line. What a combination!

Tim's job at Nestle is going well. We are so thankful that he has a job especially during these hard economic times. He has been working there for 6 months now.

I have completed my time at the local hospital. I put in my resignation the middle of this month so my next step is to get ready for our littlest addition. Although I enjoyed my job in FF, I'm happy to be moving on and to see where God leads us. That is ultimately what Tim and I are learning the past 6 months or more is about placing our trust, plans and dreams in our Heavenly Father's hand. God is good!

Happy 5 Years of Marriage!

5 years later - December 13, 2008
(plus a Micah, Benjamin, and Baby?)

December 13, 2003

Bailey Family Christmas

This past weekend, we celebrated Christmas with the Bailey side. We decided to do a brunch this year and it was quite yummy! Here is what we had: Egg Bake, Pumpkin Strudel Coffee Cake, Fresh Fruit, Bacon, Ham, Sausages, and Grandma's Famous Cinnamon Rolls. Dave and Carol (Tim's aunt and uncle who are missionaries in Brazil) joined us this year as well as Tim's uncle Gary from Alaska. Again, I'm so thankful to be part of such a great family.

Micah's First Christmas Program

"Come on Ring Those Bells,
Light the Christmas Tree,
Jesus Is Our King,
Born For You and Me!"

GINGERBREAD BOYS

Over the weekend, Micah and I read this book about Gingerbread boys and how the little old man, the old lady, the cow and the horse could not catch him. At the end, the fox eats the gingerbread boy because that's what they're made for, "to be eaten." At first, Micah didn't like that a boy was eaten by a fox. I told Micah that the gingerbread boy was a cookie. After he heard this he was all for eating gingerbread boys and could hardly wait to make them. So, that is what we did today! We made Gingerbread Boys and after lunch today, we ate one. Mmmm, they were good!

The Godt Grandchildren

My sister and her family were at my parents on Wednesday evening for a visit. It was fun to have all "the cousins" together as Micah calls them. Here they are from left to right: Alise (7), Emily (9) with Benjamin (18 months), Natalie (3), Micah (3), and Luke (nearly 6). We love you!

Peakaboo!

A couple weeks ago Ben (now 18 months old) stayed with my parents while Tim, Micah and I went up to our house to check on the place. He and Grandpa had fun playing games together and this was a picture he had captured with our littlest guy. He is so sweet but underneath all that sweetness is a very mischievous, teasing boy. We love you Ben-Ben!

Random Pictures

Our family in Rollag MN looking at many tractors and diggers Micah and Dad Godt on the motorcycle.
Great-grandma Klodt with Micah at our house for a bonfire

Walking through a corn maze at the Apple Orchard with Tim's sister LeAnn and her husband Perry. My baby is due in January and LeAnn's baby is due in March. Hooray, another cousin for our boys!

H.F. Werner and Benjamin Werner sitting on the motorcycle. Adorable!

Fall Leaves Cleanup

These are pictures of the kids and Tim cleaning up the "mountain" of leaves at our place. Tim's new leaf blower was very handy and made the job a lot more pleasant. Ben and Micah had to get in on the fun of jumping into the leaves. Here's a few pictures from the weekend fun!

Micah and Ben hiding in the leaves

Benjamin at 18 months. What a big boy!

What a LOT of leaves. This is the pile the kids sat in

My handsome Bailey Boys! By the way, HAPPY 33rd BIRTHDAY to my hubby! What a wonderful husband and father you are. We LOVE YOU!

Happenings At Our Place

Over the weekend Tim and I were at our place up north. We call it our "cabin" since the place has not sold yet. We continue to hope and pray that the right buyers will come along VERY soon. We sure appreciate your prayers.

Tim's job at Nestle continues to go well. There is lots to learn but each week he gets a better handle of the process. Our family continues to stay with Tim's parents in the Twin Cities. We are so thankful for their love and generosity towards us. It has been fun having both sets of grandparents close by. In fact, every Thursday we set out to Grandma and Grandpa Godt's place for the day. Such fun!

I am nearly 29 weeks pregnant now. Wow, it certainly has flown by quickly. I secretly hope and pray that we will have a "new house" to bring this baby home to by January 20th. It will be interesting how God works this all out in His timing and plan. So far I've been feeling very good.

Well, that's all the happenings here at our homestead. I'll try to post pictures soon.