May
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2009
26
2009
A Time of Waiting
Filed under: Pregnancy
Photo credit: Alicia Caine Photography
Today is the 40 week mark of my pregnancy…otherwise known as the “due date”. Of course, today has come and gone with no sign of a baby 
I’m in no big hurry to go into labor…although in the last week, I have suddenly felt much MORE pregnant than before and it would be really nice to feel a bit normal again! I had an appointment with Rebecca, my fabulous midwife, this morning and all is well with baby and mama.
It’s been a bit of an emotional week for me however…my Grandma passed away in her sleep last Tuesday. The funeral was today…and it was very difficult for me to miss being back in Iowa with the rest of my family. I trust in God’s perfect timing though…and He has known from the beginning of time that He would take her home at a time that I couldn’t travel to be there. I’m thankful that my mom and dad will still be able to make it to Montana…they are set to arrive tomorrow night.
We’ve been a busy bunch lately…with the help of my amazing hubby, we have cleaned and organized EVERY cupboard, closet, and crevice in our house. Yay! I love clean. The birth tub is blown up in the bedroom, the belly cast is done, and all of the homebirth “stuff” is in place. Matt has built a sandbox for Bella, installed a new front door, planted peas in our garden, and has indulged every other nesting impulse that I have had
In the “craving” area…I have had intense cravings for green stuff. Not green smoothies Green plants! As in houseplants. I’ve been collecting new houseplants this week and my soul is happy with them around. My friend Emily is my houseplant idol…maybe someday my plant collection will be as cool as hers. So far I have a snake plant, baby tears, a ficus tree, and a few other cool succulents. My mom is bringing me a few more from my grandma’s house, so I’m excited for that.
I also have regained the ability in the last few weeks to drink coffee again without feeling sick…yay There have been way too many “emergency” runs to our favorite coffee shop for an iced decaf soy caramel latte. Yummo. Must stop that though…if we want to keep paying the bills!
Speaking of food, Mindy (my sweet sister-in-law) planned a fun night out with the girls for me at a delightful restaurant in town called The Emerson Grill. Possibly the best vegetarian food I’ve had in a long time! It was a fun night…you can see a few of the pics here.
My lovely friend, Alicia, is taking care of all of my photography needs for pregnancy, birth, and beyond We did a really fun maternity session at an old mill in Bozeman. You can see those photos in her gallery (go to “Past Sessions” and then “Family” and you’ll find them). It was really important to me that we capture our little family of THREE in photos before adding another little one. Five years is a long time to be together Alicia did such a great job…espeically with Bella. Love them. She is also going to be at the birth and will do newborn photos as well. Thank you Alicia for the photo love…you’re the best.
So there is the update. I wanted to make sure I checked in with you all…just in case you don’t hear from me for awhile! I have so many blog ideas and posts written in my head, but they will have to wait until I have a little more energy and time! I will post a birth announcement soon
Posted by Sara @ 10:57 pm | Leave a Comment
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2009
thinking of you lovely one!
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2009
Praying for a smooth delivery for mom and baby! The photos are great!
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2009
Have a peaceful, pleasurable and powerful birth! Waterbirthing is amazing.
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2009
Looking fresh and happy, as always! Have a wonderful joyful birth, whenever the time comes
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2009
I’m sorry for your loss Sara. I’m pregnant too, and my beloved grandma died recently. We are stationed over in Italy so I know how you feel, it was really hard not being able to go home. I’ll be keeping you in my prayers…God Bless.
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2009
I’m looking forward to hearing if you have a new son or a new daughter, and learning baby’s name! You look gorgeous! I’ll be praying for you all!
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2009
Love you hun! You look fantastic. I can’t wait to hear the news!
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2009
Thanks for the update – and best wishes for all four of you when the big day finally arrives!
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2009
The photos are gorgeous. Praying for a wonderful birth experience, healthy momma and healthy baby.
Happy growing family!
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2009
Your family pictures are wonderful! What a lovely trio you are (soon to be a quartet)!
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2009
I just wanted to say that I am relatively new to your blog and I love hearing about your family and goings on. I am thinking of you as the birth of your baby nears. What a special time for all of you. Blessings.
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2009
So sorry about your Grandmother. Best wishes as you await the new baby. Such a special time.
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2009
Blessings to you and your family…
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2009
those photos were wonderfully magic — blessings to your little family now as you await another lovely blessing…
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2009
Thanks for the update. It is always a joy to read a post no matter the length of time in between.
I am sorry about your grandma’s passing. I hope you are comforted with God’s peace.
Your photo shoot photos turned out great!
i would like to hear how the birth tub works out for you. I have never seen that model before. I like that it has handles to grab onto. My first birth was at a birting center with an awesome built in birth tub so the walls were solid with something to grab on to plus built in seats. So when my home birth came along, my tub options weren’t as grand. My midwife thought I would be too short for the aqua doula which is ready available for rent in my area and recommended a blow up pool that just did not work out for me, so the second baby was air born.
Anyhow, I will have to check that pool out if/when baby 3 comes around.
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2009
I have been thinking of you lately! I knew it must be getting close! The children and I can’t wait to “meet” Bella’s new brother or sister!!! Praying for a safe and peaceful delivery.
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2009
can’t wait to hear every detail. I remember sitting on my front step listening to you tell me Bella’s birth story with your voice still shaky from the amazing event. Love you, friend!
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2009
Those photos are absolutely beautiful!!!
Can’t wait to see your new baby.
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2009
Praying for you and your fabulous birth!!! So stinking excited to see what Alicia captures at the birth!!!!
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2009
I just can’t stop thinking about you and wondering how you are doing. My great grandma Helen passed away when I was pregnant with Annora. It’s was really emotional thinking about the passing of life (at 99 years old!) and the beginning of a new little one. Can’t wait to hear your birth story. Hope it comes soon for you!
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2009
Bless you, mama. I wish you an easy birth and a happy babymoon.
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2009
I’m so sorry to hear about your Grandmother Sara.
I know at times it seems like babies are so comfortable in the uterus that they take their sweet little time in coming out to the world-but it won’t be long now (:
Take care and many blessings.
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2009
Sorry to hear about your Grandmother Sara. The photos are gorgeous. Hoping for a wonderful birth experience, healthy momma and healthy baby.
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2009
My best wishes for a lovely and beautiful birth, Sara, and I’m so sorry for your loss.
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2009
so excited for you! best of luck to you. can’t wait to see your newest member of the family!
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2009
I’m so very sorry to hear of your grandmother’s passing. How neat will it be to have some of her plants inside of your home as a constant reminder of her. She’ll be watching over you during your fantastic, and peaceful labor…how amazing! I can’t wait to hear all about it
The photos are priceless. I love the one with you and Matt followed by the one with sweet Bella holding your belly! Sooo beautiful! You are absolutely radiant!! Wishing you and your adorable family every blessing imaginable!!!
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2009
Those are fabulous! Love seeing you prego…you all look so happy! Can’t wait to see who the new addition to the family will be.
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Your pictures are simply beautiful! God’s Blessings with everything to come.
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Oh those family photos are so beautiful!
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it is always a joy to read your posts–and even though I don’t know you personally I was thinking you were pretty far in the pregnancy! Cheers to a wonderfully peaceful labor, a speedy recovery, an eager and healthy nurser!! Congrats (in advance?!) to you and your family!! REST WELL!
Sarah M
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2009
Those family photos are so precious! Your whole family is photogenic. You are such a beautiful pregnant mother! I know you are cherishing these final few days as a family of three, and anxiously awaiting the arrival of your new family member! I’ve been checking your blog to see if an update had been posted. I’m sorry to hear about your grandmother. That must be difficult to handle at this time. You are so right to trust God’s timing…even if we don’t understand it we can know that it is always perfect.
I can’t wait to hear of your new arrival!
Katy
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2009
These are beautiful photos! Good luck with the birth.
I love the white skirt you are wearing. Did you thrift it or buy it new? If new, I’d love to know where and what brand.
Thanks so much!
Lovely photos!
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2009
beautiful pictures. best wishes to you all…
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2009
this is such an exciting time for you guys. thinking of you often and lifting up your family in prayers.
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2009
I love your family- we are so blessed to have you a part of our lives! XXOO
Can’t wait for your phone call!!!
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2009
Watch out–my due date passed uneventfully during my second pregnancy, but I went into labor around 10:30 pm that night, and baby was out four hours later.
Have a good birth!
Where are you going to put your belly-cast in your small home?
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2009
I’m so sorry to hear about your Grandmothers passing!!
Many blessing on the birth of your new baby! The family pictures are absolutley priceless!!
Susan
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2009
I’m sorry to hear of your Grandmother’s passing, I hope you find some peaceful time for yourself to find comfort.
Thank you for the update, I’ve been checking in here and on facebook in anticipation.
Blessings,
Karly
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2009
I follow your blog and have been checking more frequently looking for news of your new addition! I am so sorry for the loss of your grandmother… Hearing of the loss of your grandmother made me think of a moment that I experienced while I was in labor with my daughter. My husband and I were on the way to the birthing center in the middle of the night…by that time, my contractions were very strong and I was having to hold onto the handle above the car door to get through them. We were just taking the overpass to Mopac ( in Austin) and I was in the middle of a huge contraction when, all of the sudden, I had this moment of great peace and clarity…I felt the strongest presence of my deceased grandparents right there in the car with me!! It brought such a sense of comfort and spiritual connectedness. My daughter was born just a few hours later and I have no doubt that they were there with her and helping her and me along through the whole birth. It was one of the most profound moments of my life! I hope that you memories of your grandmother and your faith bring you great peace during this time. I will be thinking of you and your family as you get closer to the birth of your newest addition…so exciting!!
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I keep checking ☺ !
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2009
Hi Sara,
I have just discovered your wonderful blog. I live in Australia with my husband & 3 yr old daughter. I have started to read your posts from way back in 2006. I just love the posts of you getting your dreadlocks. I have wanted them for years & I’m a hairdresser!!!!! You have inspired me so much. I will keep reading your posts but just wanted to wish you all the best, and to thank you for being such an inspiration to me.
Take care & God bless
melissa
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2009
Adorable pics! Joy is written all over each one. I’m thinking I want to find that porch you were sittin’ on and plop myself there for awhile….very serene. Praying all goes well with the birth!
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2009
i was just sitting on the couch breastfeeding jubilee & thinking of you.. wondering how you’re doing & well maybe right now you are giving birth or have that precious babe in your arms feeding him/her! happy to see you mentioned me in here!! you are in my thoughts & prayers today! <3
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2009
Thinking of you! You are truly inspiring. Best wishes with everything.
30
2009
I have been following your blog for quite some time now, and I just love it! I am passing along the Honest Scrap Award to you. Please stop by to accept it when you are able- I’m sure life is busy with your new little bundle!
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2009
Aah! http://www.flickr.com/photos/happyjanssens/
Welcome Lucia May!
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Praying that all goes well with birth and beyond! Blessings!
11
2010
You are a very knowledgeable speaker. This is a brilliant blog.