Congrats Ashley!

Last night we went to a Japanese restaurant to celebrate Bradley's brother, Ashley's new job. We are so excited for you and proud of you Ashley! We can't wait to see what opportunities that the Lord will bring into your life through this new job.

The Waiting Game

Well, we're officially well into the waiting stages for Baby Wilkie's arrival. My doctor's office has begun to speak to us about inducing, which I've really had my mind set against doing my whole pregnancy. But, over the last few days and weeks, I've been praying about it a lot. And I've realized that ultimately I want what is best for this baby and what is the Lord's will. And if that means that I need to be induced, then so be it. I'll go on Friday for another non-stress test (where they monitor the baby's heart rate for 15 mins or so to see if he/she is getting proper nourishment and has a good amount of amniotic fluid). I had one yesterday and Baby Wilkie was doing great. We'll have another discussion about inducing with the doc on Friday. For the mean time, I've been praying that I'll go into labor this week in order to avoid the discussion altogether.

On a lighter note, yesterday Bradley and I were at the mechanics picking up one of our cars. (Since we have 3 vehicles and none are any newer than 8 years old...we see the mechanic often). Needless to say, he was suprised to see me without the baby (as all people have been lately). He told us a funny story about inducing labor and told us that we should try it. Someone he knew popped his wife on the head with a wooden spoon, which in turn caused her water to break right then. We laughed and laughed. It's really funny how many crazy things people will tell you to do to try to induce labor. (But you never know...if you see me in the next few days with a red and swollen forehead...you'll know why). :)

Please continue to pray for us and Baby Wilkie. It's amazing how quickly 9 months can breeze by and how slowly just a few days (the days after your due date) creep by. But, like I said before, we know that the Lord is in control and our desire is for His perfect timing to be in effect for our lives and the arrival of our child.

We'll keep you posted...

Gone to the Beach!

This past weekend Bradley and I were fortunate to go to the beach for a few days. A lot of things had to fall in to place in order for us to go, primarily, getting the doc's okay just 2 weeks before my due date. But everything worked out and we had a wonderful time!! Bradley's parents' friends, the Websters, allowed us to stay at their cute little place for the weekend. It was SO relaxing and the weather outside was beautiful! Both Saturday and Sunday afternoons, Bradley went fishing on the beach and I just stayed at the little house, opened up the windows, kicked my feet up and relaxed. On Saturday we drove the truck around the neighboorhoods surrounding where we were and looked at the beach houses around. We also went to Morehead City for lunch. On Sunday we ate both breakfast and lunch outside on the little porch. Before lunch we walked around the little community where we stayed. Seriously, the weather was just beautiful outside. We said to each other over and over again just how awesome it was to get away one last time before Baby Wilkie arrives. Ken and Judy, you will never know just how much your generosity ministered to us! Thank you so much!



We really enjoyed sitting out on the deck overlooking the little pond behind the house.

Ready for baby

Well, unfortunately my next blog entry does not include pics of Baby Wilkie. But, I am so excited about the finished product of the nursery that I had to share.

37 weeks...Full Term!!

Well, we're officially full term! YES! The doc told us this week that if the baby is born now, there should be no cause for concern. Lungs and other organs should be fully developed. I never realized what a relief hearing that would really be! This week Bradley and I have worked diligently on getting the nursery together. All linens and clothes are washed. There is a sheet on the crib mattress. The diaper bag is mostly packed and what is not packed is sitting on the dresser right next to it ready to be thrown into the bag! Unfortunately, I think that it's going to be a long waiting game now. I have not yet had the desire to "Spring Clean" the entire house. There is still dirt behind my stove and the refrigerater still has yet to be wiped spotless. Ha ha ha...I doubt though that I'll have that "nesting" instinct. I'm not really one to have everything spotless, although I did think a couple of days ago about dusting the ceiling fan in our room...but only because the baby will be sleeping right under it for a few weeks/months.

Please continue to pray for us. Bradley is starting to get really busy at work and has a few more weeks of planning and organizing to do before he can feel comfortable taking time off. Please pray that the labor and delivery will go smoothly for me. And finally and most importantly, please pray that our little boy or girl will be born healthy with no complications. We are SO incredibly blessed that the Lord has entrusted us to be parents.