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Saturday, October 06, 2007

Under the Weather

As you recall one of the later posts I shared how both boys were sick. Thankfully, they are over it! Unfortunately, Paul and I both came down with what they had but I really got it bad. It actually turned into sinuitis for me...and I didn't see the doctor about it right away which I think prolonged it. So, for about 2 1/2 weeks I was "under the weather." And then to top it all off, I did something to my left foot, so not only do I have a waddle but now I have a limp...and of course everyone thinks I am limping due to having swollen feet due to being pregnant...how do I tell them that that is NOT the case, in Thai?! But, I praise the Lord for recovery and I know He will continue to sustain us and me. He is good.

In baby news, I fixed the widget to the right...it's now calculating the correct amount of days until my due date. Although, yesterday afternoon I thought I was going into labor. The Braxton-Hicks really throw me sometimes. I didn't have any with PJ and then with Calvin I had them all the time and when I went into labor with Calvin I was really unsure if it was the real deal or not. So, was the case last night. Paul, of course, was wondering if he should go play basketball and then onto another outing with some Thais. I told him to go and that I would call him if they got stronger and persisted. Obviously...they didn't! I think playing "Castle Knights" with PJ helped! =) I see the doctor on Mondays and last Monday when I saw him he said all is good. The baby is in perfect position and he of course says, "Don't worry, you'll do fine, you're a pro." Yeah, well, we see about that! Oh, he also said, "you can go anytime now." Well, with yesterday's event I got my hospital bag packed. I was late with both boys and so I tend to think I will be late this time too...but yesterday got me to get a little more prepared! So, my bag is mostly packed, directions for whoever ends up watching our boys are written out and now all we are doing is waiting!

Another BIG event happened since I last wrote and that is PJ finished his first term of Thai pre-school! We're not sure we will be sending him again in November but we are sure proud of him! He has enjoyed being home with us in the mornings again. We've spent our mornings playing and enjoying each other. He really talks a lot anymore...which is a lot of fun. And his imagination is always running wild, usually he's fighting some bad guy or dragon (and he is always St. George of Merry England). Calvin, of course, is having fun with big brother home too. Oh, speaking of Calvin...he spoke! He says, "all done." He also is starting to say "duck" (though it sounds like duh) and I think he says "dog". I think he also said a Thai word the other day which means "I can" (dye, in Thai)...but I am not sure on that!

So, that is the latest with us. Have a blessed weekend and thanks for dropping in.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Crystal,
Always so happy to read your blog but saddened that you and your family have suffered thru a sickness. God is able, I have been praying for you and figured something was wrong. An elderly christian fiend always would make this statement: Why pray when you can worry. Of course he meant it the opposite way. He was about 90 years old and a praying man. So I don't worry about you, I just pray and when your blog isn't up to date, I pray harder. I do wish you a speedy delivery and a blessed healty little one. May God keep His hand on each of you. We love you all.

Prayerfully,
Barb

Anonymous said...

Crystal,

I knew you must be under the weather because your blog did not change. So of course I have asking everyone to pray harder!

Enjoy those boys while you have them to yourself without another little one vying for your attention and rest assured you will do fine, just as the doctor says.

love, momh

evab said...

Praying for you dear friend!

Anonymous said...

Hi dear Crystal, It was thrilling to turn the calendar to October and think how all of you will get to greet and hold and hug your precious little daughter/sister this very month. I so appreciate your blog and pictures and praises and requests to go along with the team prayer letter. How amazing it has been to watch your baby grow...and watch Calvin and PJ grow also! What fun that Calvin is talking! Just in time to say "baby!"

Brea said...

Hi, Crystal-

I'm excited that we may be able to meet your newest addition in person, as we will arrive in BKK in about 9 days. You're bound to have that baby sometime while we're there, if not before!

Brea (from ATL)

Crystal said...

thanks everyone for your sweet comments and prayers. =) now we just need to wait!

Anonymous said...

Crystal,
We are praying for you and your family. We can't wait to see pictures of the newest blessing once she arrives. Oh, I wish I could be there to see her arrive.
In Christ,
Carrie and Family

Anonymous said...

Hi Crystal! We are praying for you and hope you're feeling better. It seems like the poor mom always gets it last and worst! :( We love you! James and Hilary