Welcome Caleb

I started this blog because I was bored while on maternity leave so I needed something to fill my time. Now I get it from all sides when I take to long to post anything. All I have to say is I am no longer as bored. I have just started to be able to move around with out all the pain. The pain is still there it's just becoming bearable. Thank you everyone for all your love and support. Each day we get a little more used to our "new normal".

More importantly, Ryan's cousin, Caleb, was born September 24th, 2006. He was 8lbs 5 oz. We can't wait to meet the little guy. We are looking forward to a visit when I feel better and we know Ryan will be able to handle the trip.

Welcome Ryan Michael

After months of anticipation the day has arrived that we welcomed Ryan Michael Farmer into this world. Labor started Saturday night and Ryan was born via c-section on September 17, 2006. 8 pounds 14 oz. 20 inches long. Labor lasted 12 hours from when my water broke at home to when they pulled the little guy out. I think this is the most intense thing I have ever done. I have felt so drained spiritually, physically, and emotionally. I have just now started to get back on my feet and it feels so good.

To see the way my husband, Tim, has supported me and loved on this baby has made me love him more then I ever thought possible. I sit back and look and Tim and Ryan and count myself the most blessed person on this earth. I am so excited for the next chapter in my life where I can watch my boy learn and see things for the first time. A chapter where I can watch my husband teach my son how to be a man in Christ. I can't wait for the family trips to Disneyland, and to picnic in the park.

I can't wait for Bobby and Rachel to have their baby and know what this feeling it like. I want our boys to grow up knowing how important family is and the bond they can have as cousins is special. I can't wait for the extended family trips where we go to a 2 bedroom condo we don't fit in and get on each others nerves and play cards all day and take the kids to the pool and know that although family can be frustrating no one will ever love you or your children they way they do.

God is GOOD!

Congratulations Kavanagh's

After 31 hours of intense labor our good friends, Chad and Kylie, gave birth to a healthy 8lbs 10 oz baby boy, Tyler Kavanagh. I am so excited for them and their family. I heard all her labor stories already and now I am even more scared of this labor thing then before! We are going to visit the baby today so there will be pictures to come!!

The final stretch

Well, there is not much new stuff happening here. We are still waiting for our little one to make an appearance. Not only are friends and family calling to see if we've had the baby yet but now the nurse is calling wanting the same info. I guess the baby is letting us know early on that he is the one that sets the schedule. This is only true though until Monday. It is looking like Monday is the day we give up on baby coming on his own and we force him out! Although Tim and I are looking forward to our new addition it's a little scary and overwhelming. We have such a good time with each other and enjoy each others company so much. It will be weird to get used to having a baby around that we have to take care of.

We are so excited for our good friends Chad and Kylie. Kylie started down the road to motherhood last night and is beginning to realize the road starts long. She was induced last night and when I talked to her this morning at about 9am she was almost 2 cm dilated. The poor girl already sounds exhausted. Let's all keep her in our prayers.

2 worship services

I am so excited that as of the first Sunday in October our Church will be going to two worship services! So much hard work has gone into this happening. At first I had my reservations because I need to now wake up earlier plus have a baby to get ready. I have been thinking though of all the prayers and sweat that went into making this happen. How can you not get excited to see God move?

I was talking to my brother today and their Church is adding a Sunday night service starting this week. It is very eye opening when you can step back from your everyday life and see the way God is working around you.

Still waiting

Well, I had another doctors appointment and after the exam and all his talking all I know for sure is that I'm still waiting for the baby to come out. Oh well I have learned to live by 1 Timothy 6:6 " But godliness with contentment is great gain." So I have been soothing myself with retail therapy and oh does it feel good...

This poor child

I've never blogged before and I never really cared until I became extremely bored on maternity leave. I think this baby will never come out. He moves all the time but there is no room for him to move. Does anyone besides me see this as a problem? Boy, does it hurt. The doctor told me he would probably come a week early. All that is doing is getting my hopes up. Unfortunately I have to remind myself every morning that I am still pregnant.

The whole name thing is also getting to me. Our baby is still nameless!! No wonder he doesn't want to come out. His parents can't even decide on a name let alone make daily decisions for him. Tim and I thought we would wait until we meet him to pick from our top three names. What if we see him and he looks like a different name to each of us? This poor child.