The Rachel Way

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Fun with Dad

Todd just airdropped me a whole bunch of pictures he's taken over the last few weeks of fun outings he's taken with the kids. They were so fun to see! I just want to share some of them here. Todd has been so amazing during all of this. Besides cleaning and cooking and grocery shopping and everything else, he even takes the kids fun places!

Pictures go back as far as Cooper's birthday and some were taken yesterday at Cornbelly's:

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Starfish

Todd thought my crochet octopus could use a friend. And I agreed. So after much pattern hunting and a little tweaking, I created this little guy:

It's nice to have a buddy.

In other news, despite my discomfort I'm doing much better mentally today. It's nice to know that when it comes, it also goes.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Crazy Brain

I had 14 contractions yesterday. Kinda freaked me out. They weren't close together, but they were evenly spaced. I had had 10 the day before and lots over the weekend before I realized I ought to start counting.

I called the hospital/doctor yesterday afternoon. They told me to lay flat on my side and not move (that's already what I do...) and call back in the morning. They said I'd probably need to head in if they didn't stop.

I went to bed and haven't had any since. Well except one in the early morning hours I wasn't really awake enough to pay attention to and now one as I'm typing this! Oh how nice...

See I wasn't going to call them again today because they have seemed to quiet down. I feel like I'll make it until my appointment on Monday now. But the weird thing is I mostly feel disappointed. Um, yeah, that's a little weird. If I think about it I'm totally relieved for my baby, but I guess disappointed for myself. Six weeks of bed rest is more than enough for me. I'm trying not to lose it honestly.

Some days are harder than others. I know that's normal. Some days I can take it. The days I can't end. Some days my legs are restless and my everything hurts but those days end too. I'll just keep not moving. Hopefully the contractions will stay mostly stopped. I know that's what I really want even if it kinda doesn't seem like it in my crazy brain. Today I'm 31 weeks.

Monday, October 13, 2014

October Pictures

My kids decided they wanted to match one day and I got lucky enough to find them all agreeable for a picture!

Here's a couple fun messy Cooper pics:

I don't know what was worse, the donut or the creamie!

I like when Cooper is in the mood for hats!

And yay, a much needed haircut!

And here's my bohemian princess! And her brother with a hole in his jeans. I swear my kids have matching non-holey clothes! Oh well, I pretty much think they're cute no matter what they're in. :)

And here I am last Wednesday at 30 weeks pregnant. Hopefully I'll stay that way for a while still. This weekend I had a lot more contractions though so not sure how much longer I'll make it. I've only had two today though, so doing pretty good.

(Looking at this picture totally makes me wish I could stand up...)

And here's a fun picture of my mom on her birthday. The kids just love her. They just surrounded her and smothered her with love and excitement. It was fun to watch! Cooper helped a little too much opening her presents. I think Christmas is going to be exciting!

And I just noticed Ethan's wearing goggles on his head?? Ha! Love that kid!

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Ollie the Octopus

Over the last month or so while stuck in bed, I came up with the idea of doing the nursery in a nautical theme. I like navy and gray together and thought it would be fun. Most of the plans would have to wait. But crocheting a lovie, now that was something I could do!

I spent a long time searching sea creature crochet patterns online and after quite a bit of no luck (also could be read as "I was being too picky!) I decided to try my hand at making up my own. I wanted an octopus and had a picture in my head of how I wanted it to be. Besides, I had/have plenty of time to kill.

So that's how Ollie came to be! I finished him yesterday and am quite happy with how he turned out. I only pulled out and restarted a couple parts. It was a fun process.

Todd, noticing me wondering what in the world to do next, suggested I make Ollie a little starfish buddy. That sounds like a good plan to me! Though I might have to send him out tomorrow for some orange yarn!