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!"