Today, I feel pretty good. It’s the first day in a long, long time that I do not have ANY plans at all. So, what do I plan to do? I do not plan to put on makeup or shower or go grocery shopping.
(regarding the makeup, I’m pretty much incapable of not applying makeup, so maybe I’ll put on just a little bit.)
I plan to do laundry all day long, light a fall candle, clean up here and there, take a nap, go to my parent’s house with the kids for dinner (Brian has class every Tuesday night) and eat a big, fat juicy apple. or two.
At some point this afternoon, we’ll get the results back from the OB’s office and then we will go from there.
I realize that no matter what the news is today, we will spend the rest of this pregnancy PRAYING AND HOPING. We know, too well, that no matter how well a pregnancy is going, at any point, anything can happen. So, whether we have a scary diagnosis or we go back to our high risk pregnancy as it is, we will take it day by day and focus on the little one growing rapidly inside of me so sweetly.
For now, though…I wait patiently and think about other things.
I think about the fluttering going on in my belly. I can’t wait for the kicks to get stronger. I can’t wait to share those kicks with my family. Last night Anna kissed my belly without even knowing that just the night before Noah kissed my belly. (a first time for both) They LOVE so much.
To help me pass the time (I never watch TV during the day, although if there ever was a day that I should, it would be today), I’ve been browsing through Etsy, not shopping because I can’t afford to, just browsing…which is fun, too.
I love this bird. Certain birds remind me of James & Jake. This one in particular is beautiful. I would put it in my bathroom, it would make me smile everyday.
This costume makes me laugh. I love it.
This poster makes me dream. I love the simplicity and the retro feel of this poster. Can’t you just see it in a nursery? (by the way, this entire shop is AWESOME.)
This wristlet makes me want to go on a date with my husband.
And this, well, I see it and I think YES! and also…I’ll try my hardest.
It’s all I can do. That and the laundry. I can do the laundry.
I love that necklace!
Have fun doing your laundry–that’s exactly what I’ll be doing today. That and packing.
Yes, just think positive thoughts. I will be sending positive vibes and prayers your way today. And you’re right, that poster and the whole store are really awesome. Thanks for pointing me that way!
Remember as you swap your laundry or sit down to fold it that you’re in my prayers today.
I pray that for strength, and love, and health, and comfort, and trust, and courage for you and your family.
God bless you.
Today and every day.
If you are able to browse on etsy without buying than you are an incredibly strong woman and will be able to deal with whatever the day holds for you.
I don’t mean to make light of things… I’ll be thinking about you and hoping for the best.
Keeping prayers coming your way, Beth. How daunting to have to sit and wait. But I’m glad to see you are going to relax and enjoy the time to yourself.
I am sure your baby can feel the love that you have inside as well as all thru your house for him/her. I know that we can see you glowing with it!
I’m glad you’re feeling so good today. I am not feeling so good, which is why I’m at home reading your blog instead of at work.
Laundry and doing nothing, except crocheting.. That’s my day. Thinking of you!
Must be the day to do laundry…
Will continue to pray for you and your sweet baby. Hoping for good news for you today. Much love and hugs.
Sending kind thoughts of hope your way.
Laundry is like meditation for me. I love the newly clean, lovely-smelling warmth of it all. And I’m sad that I’ll never feel those little kicks again, so I shall live vicariously through you.
Hugs and prayers for you.
You will get through this hon. You’re doing it right – one day at a time. Love your family – all of them with all your heart. I pray for the very best results for you.
Have Faith.
Thinking of you….
Beth, somehow I didn’t comment yesterday, I think it was because I read the post on my phone, but I’m sorry. I should have. And it doesn’t mean I was praying any less.
You and this baby are so much on my mind and in my prayers and Beth? You are amazing me. I am so incredibly proud of you, and honored that I get to be here and stand in this space with you because I can only hope I would be so peaceful, graceful and so beautiful as you are in the face of so much uncertainty. I know it’s just on the internets, but I am so blessed to have you in my life.
Still praying for you, still praying…
Sometimes days of doing nothing are the best there is. I love those days, wish I had more of them.
I hope you have a restful day.
Enjoy your apples and nothing-to-do-ness.
Thinking of you as always.
Nell
Sometimes laundry is the best thing to do. One day at a time. All my hopes and prayers and positive energy for your little one and your family.
I hope you made it through the day without applying makeup! In solidarity, I’m still not showering.
Thinking and praying and waiting for your news. Love.
love you.
Steph
Your writing is so beautiful. I have been praying for your sweet family.
On another note, I had the most incredible honey crisp apple yesterday, so I know what you mean. A little heaven on earth.
Warmly,
Amy
Laundry Day here too…sending you positive thoughts and hope everything turns out okay.
love the finds you shared with us! They are great
Enjoy your day and I’ll be thinking of you!
Seriously, doesn’t the doctor realizing the whole blogging world is waiting on these results.
Well, at least our little corner of it, anyway.
Thinking of you!
love the bird. simply love.
fluttering kicks are awesome!!! *hugs*
praying for you. xo
I prayed for you today.
I’ve been praying for you. I was so glad to read on Twitter that you got good news today! Can’t wait to read more about the whole thing.
hello beth
i have been reading your blg for awhile
this is the frist time i have left you a msg
just wantted you to know that i have been praying for you and your family GOD IS GOOD
hugd and prayers
Kenra
AWESOME post… and YES! on the good news today! Sending hugs and hugs and more hugs your way… love, jh & crew
I can’t do makeup either. I need Erin to give me a makeover.
that necklace is beautiful and perfect for all the reasons I can’t explain..it’s also sold out. Gah.
Also, try a mutsu(?) apple sometime. They had it at my farmer’s market last year and it is Ah-Ma-Zing.
p/s YAY FOR GOOD NEWS!
The bird is beautiful! It is now sold out and i am hoping someone bought it for you
I read the earlier post and saw the good news!! YAY!!
Glad to hear that you got Good News!!
Don’t feel bad withholding information. Just because you blog it doesn’t mean that the whole world needs to know ALL of your business!
I will continue to pray for you and your family. As you know all to well EVERY baby is a miracle!
Katrina
A friend of mine and I “play” Etsy when we’re both feeling down. We’ll email or instant message each other links with fabulous (or not-so-fabulous but mostly funny) finds on the site. I love your finds here.
Glad to hear you got good news from your OB! Best wishes for the rest of your pregnancy.
I also wanted to thank you very much for including the image of my Sweetbeets letterpress counting print in your post. I’m very honored and I really appreciate your kind words!
Our daughter was stillborn in Sept ’07, and I bought a blue bird figurine. I wasn’t going to, and I walked away from it a number of times thinking, “Why does this make me think of Felicity?”
In the end, I bought it. And I love it.
Praying that you get the happy ending, yet trusting that God will be with you no matter what the outcome is. One day at a time, yeah?
Isn’t etsy the BEST? I could “window shop” there for hours.
And now I want a big, juicy apple.
Thinking of you,
Stephanie