prayer request

Please send prayers little addie's way. Heading to er for more coombs/jaundice issues. Hope its just me over reacting but intuition says its not. Will update tomorrow.

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Crying Over Spilled Milk and other tales from the maternity ward

What day is it? Who is that cutie sucking on my boob (no it's not Snicks)

I am trying to keep a sense of humor as we are still in the hospital with Adelaide so please forgive me for the randomness of this post. She is Coombs positive which has led to jaundice. The jaundice has required that she be in the incubator under "bili-lights" for the past two days. They just drew more blood to see how things are going. The result will determine whether we are here another night or go home tomorrow (God-willing). I think it is scarier to me than anything. The jaundice will go away and she will be fine. It is just requiring a little patience.

So - here are my attempts at humor or just observation from the maternity ward:
- Crying over spilled milk to the point of being completely incoherent is rational at 3am after pumping your tired boobs to supplement feedings

- The "Boob tube" is not the tv but rather either the supplemental tubing or the breast pump tubing depending on the moment.

- We should have packed sunscreen because I am sure we are getting tans from sitting by Addie and the bili-lights

- God bless the creator of mesh panties

- I have developed a great Madonna impression with my simple wishes pumping bustier, nipple shields, and nipple shells.

- I love Catholic hospitals. Prayers over the p.a., mass times announced, and daily communion. Of course communion has come twice while I've been in the shower.

- Speaking of the shower... I was cleaning my lady parts with the handheld shower when Snicks walked into the bathroom. Apparently my expression was a bit too blissful when he asked me how I was doing. LOL

Well, that's all for now. My next task is trying to post a picture! I wish we had wi-fi.

I am thankful for the sunshine outside today.

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Adelaide Grace

Introducing Miss Adelaide Grace....

5 pounds, 14 ounces. 19 inches long. Gorgeous brown hair. :)

(It's still just Kaitlin for now, but C is reading your comments from the hospital!)

It's a Girl!!

This is Kaitlin from More Like Mary. I am so honored and exited to announce that Snicks and Thankful welcomed a beautiful little girl into the world this morning 3:55!!!

With almost three weeks to go until her due date, this little one decided she just couldn't wait any longer to meet her mom and dad!

Everyone is doing great. Her name is beautiful, but I'm not sure if mom wants to reveal it on the blog. So you'll have to be in suspense for a little while longer.

S.P.-welcome to the world! You couldn't have picked a better day on this Feast of the Holy Family. All of us in blogland welcome you and thank God for your arrival!

Merry Christmas and PB Reveal

Merry Christmas to the Blogosphere!

I had the honor of praying for Beth (and, by default, cute little Leo) at Beautiful Day. Like Jelly Belly, it was nice to pray for the person who had prayed for me this summer. Thanks to JBTC and TCIE for another great season of Prayer Buddies.

Whoever prayed for me must have really been working hard because SNICKS WENT TO CHRISTMAS MASS WITH ME!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU so much!

I am thankful that little S.P. is officially full-term. My only fear is having a stillborn at this point and I pray frequently that my mind will just stop allowing me to worry so much.

Picture Post - Nursery & 36 Weeks

Because we're all waiting for a baby...

Nursery view

Nursery described

Smiling for the final countdown

Friday Quick Takes

1 - I am becoming a hermit. Okay, not actually, but I certainly feel like it. My greatest joy lately comes from sitting (or laying) still and just thinking. There is certainly plenty to think about (see below).

2 - Regardless of whether or not Snicks pursues a PhD program, it seems that we will likely be moving next summer. It's a long story, but basically, Snicks' boss will not likely be here next year and, in the world of college athletics, that means that Snicks will likely not be here. The only chance that we will remain is if he finds a job nearby so that I can keep my job - which is not very likely. So, basically, the chance at a PhD + shift in athletics leadership = moving. We love our town and friends, but also would love to live somewhere new.

3 - My last pre-labor flight was last week. I have to admit that I almost cried. I love traveling for my job and it is strange to think that there will likely be a few changes when I get on the next plane next year (United/Continental merger being the likely culprit). Next week is my last work-related driving trip, then I'll be office bound.

4 - CONGRATS TO SEW! Sweet little Hannah is so beautiful and Mama Sew certainly showed her determination (and willingness to share) throughout. What an inspiration. I'll be honest, Snicks and I were slapped into reality with Hannah's early arrival - we've got to finish up our to-do list!

5 - Winter has officially arrived in our little town. Snow has been falling pretty much since the weekend and the forecast has much more in store. Thankfully, we are just on the edge of the "snow belt" so we're not up to our necks in it, but there is certainly plenty on the ground.

6 - My prayer buddy had a big week and I am so excited to continue praying for her. Ha ha ha - there have been lots of "big week"s for our blogging community so I feel pretty confident that this isn't giving anything away.

7 - I pray that I have managed to stave off a cold before it really hit. I felt it starting on Tuesday afternoon and decided to just sleep, nap, drink water, and eat fruit for the past two days. Oh, and then I napped and slept some more. Today, I still feel a little bit like I have been run over by a truck but certainly feel better.

God Bless! I am thankful for the coffee shop next to our apartment - they are so sweet and make tasty decaf for cold, snowy mornings when I feel like I need a non-caffeinated pick me up. Yes, it still picks me up even without caffeine - it's all psychological.