LIFE

So this is my first and hopefully one of my only blogs ever that will not be accompanied by a single picture or video! Here's what's going on and my excuses for not being better about updating the blog...

Steve has been busy with work and on the road a LOT - which leaves me to handle everyday life around here by myself for the most part.

Cade is getting HUGE (for those of you who have seen him). His very curly blond hair is long and out of control and I'm in LOVE with it!

About 2 weeks ago I went to the Dr. for my 34 week check up and to our surprise I was dilated to 2cm. We made the trip to Houston to celebrate with family Maddy's upcoming wedding and thankfully made it through the weekend with no baby.

This past Thursday at my 36 week check up, I was dilated to 3cm and 60% effaced. The doctor "guesstimated" that I wouldn't make it 2 more weeks.

Sunday I spend the day at the hospital with my sister who is only 26 1/2 weeks pregnant. She has placenta previa and started bleeding. While the bleeding stopped, the condition does not look like it will clear up on it's own. Monday morning the bleeding started again and it looks as though my sweet sister and best friend will be spending the remainder of the pregnancy in the hospital. This is a tough pill to swallow as her three babies at home already miss their mommy. We are all trying to make plans and shuffle schedules so this blip on the radar of our life is as manageable for everyone as possible. Oh - and did I mention that the swine flu is trying to take us all down...never surrender!

So right now, I'm trying NOT to go into labor so we can get some details ironed out on that side. Oh - and because my husband will be out of town Tuesday and Wednesday. Gotta love that! Prayers are appreciated. We'll make it through - we're tough. And we've got lots of great support.