Ready, set...
Two hours to go! I can hardly believe it! (For those who may have missed my induction date post, click here for more information on the tentative plan.)
Hospital bags are packed. (And yes, I am sure I packed five times as much as most people. I tend to do that. "Always be prepared" you know. By the way, isn't my pink and black laptop case cute? Did I ever tell you I actually have a pink laptop, too?)
Baby bed and clothes are ready and waiting.
Maternity clothes are put away in the storage box.
The mountain of laundry which had accumulated in our room over the past few days has been tackled. (I didn't take a picture of that - I'll leave it to your imagination!)
Bathrooms are disinfected.
Business orders are all caught up and ready to be shipped out this afternoon (except for the prepublication orders - those audios should be shipped out next week, Lord-willing!).
Chocolate has arrived! (Compliments of MM who generously surprised me with a gift certificate to See's Candies a little while ago. I patiently saved it to buy some special chocolate for the labor day. Since I've been trying to stay away from chocolate for the most part while pregnant, I'm definitely looking forward to rewarding myself with this gourmet chocolate after the birth. If there is any left for me, that is!)
And I'm armed with enough verses written out to endure a four-day labor. Let's hope I don't need them all. But then again, "Always be prepared!"
Now I'm off to drink another pitcher of Red Raspberry Leaf tea (Well, maybe I won't quite make it through a whole pitcher, but I am going to try and down a lot, let's just say!), put my feet up, and spend a few moments praying and reading Scripture. My sister and family are due to arrive any moment. Yay!
An update from the hospital will follow in a few hours, Lord-willing...
Hospital bags are packed. (And yes, I am sure I packed five times as much as most people. I tend to do that. "Always be prepared" you know. By the way, isn't my pink and black laptop case cute? Did I ever tell you I actually have a pink laptop, too?)
Baby bed and clothes are ready and waiting.
Maternity clothes are put away in the storage box.
The mountain of laundry which had accumulated in our room over the past few days has been tackled. (I didn't take a picture of that - I'll leave it to your imagination!)
Bathrooms are disinfected.
Business orders are all caught up and ready to be shipped out this afternoon (except for the prepublication orders - those audios should be shipped out next week, Lord-willing!).
Chocolate has arrived! (Compliments of MM who generously surprised me with a gift certificate to See's Candies a little while ago. I patiently saved it to buy some special chocolate for the labor day. Since I've been trying to stay away from chocolate for the most part while pregnant, I'm definitely looking forward to rewarding myself with this gourmet chocolate after the birth. If there is any left for me, that is!)And I'm armed with enough verses written out to endure a four-day labor. Let's hope I don't need them all. But then again, "Always be prepared!"
Now I'm off to drink another pitcher of Red Raspberry Leaf tea (Well, maybe I won't quite make it through a whole pitcher, but I am going to try and down a lot, let's just say!), put my feet up, and spend a few moments praying and reading Scripture. My sister and family are due to arrive any moment. Yay!
An update from the hospital will follow in a few hours, Lord-willing...
posted by Crystal Paine at 3:00 PM
32 Comments:
See's Chocolate, good choice! Good luck, we're here waiting!
Jessica
Lifting you up from the Eastern time zone! I'm wondering what God thinks with all these prayers going up for you... :)
Maternity clothes are put away in the storage box.-I still wore those for the first week after delivery then was able to fit into larger then my old clothes for the first 6 months after each was born!!
Pink is my favorite color so I am envious of your laptop.
Take care
I'll keep you in my prayers until (and after of course!) =) your sweet little baby makes his/her appearence!
Consider yoursef bathed in prayer
Pam from South Bend
Oh, this is all so exciting!! What a blessing it will be to have a precious little baby around the house!! We are so happy for you, and are continuing to pray continuously that everything goes well!!!
In His love,
Rebekah
thinking about you as you're probably headed out for the hospital right about now! I'll pray that everything goes well for you! Glad for you that your family will be there!
Jill
Sounds like your day was full and productive... and you just sound so chipper! :) I love your stylish bags (I had thought the laptop case was a diaper bag!) and will keep praying for you. I remember praying at 7 pm EST (so 6 pm for you!) and thinking it was 2 more hours... must have been right when you were posting this! :)
May God Bless you and your family :-) Happy Labor Day ;-)
Aisha
Yay, Crystal! You sound so happy and ready for this birth. You and the baby will do wonderfully. May the Lord watch over you both in the coming days!
P.S. Your pink laptop bag is adorable! Where did you find it?
I'm praying...
Praying diligently for you over this next day! May the peace and comfort of the Lord surround you during this labor and delivery!!
Hi Crystal!!!! I can't believe the chocolate!!!!!! Save me some! (Ok, I'll let you get away with eating them all this time, but when we come to see the baby.....we'll have a little chocolate to celebrate baby Paine.)
Praying for you all dearest. I am so glad that God brought us together as friends. I just wanted to tell you that. :-)
Love, C.
I'm practically living by my computer checking for updates on you LOL!!!
Praying for you!
-Kailey
Praying for you, Crystal. One dose of cervidel kicked me right into labor, and I hope it does for you too! Praying the Lord's comfort for you...
Praying that everything is going well!
Wishing you the very best. May God be with you and the baby during this delivery!!!
Hi, Crystal. I'll be praying for you and hope everything goes well under the circumstances. I've gone through a couple inductions thus far and it really isn't too bad. Labor is labor! :-) Don't worry and just relax as much as you can tonight. Will be excited to hear about your new little one.
I always brought more than I really needed to the hospital, too, and even so my husband usually had to run home to get something. It never hurts to be prepared...plus packing those bags gives you something to do in the last couple weeks. I love how you have all yourluggage coordinated--it's so cute!
Praying for you, Crystal!
Praying for you Crystal and for the baby and your other prayer requests.
How exciting!
Praying for you and your family!
~ Christina
We are praying for you!!! I will post your prayer request on my blog as well!
Praying for you tonight, Crystal!! I'm so excited for you--it won't be long now till you are holding your new little one. :)
You will be in my prayers!!! May God go before you and "part the Red Sea" as you bring this wonderful miracle into the world!
Love and prayers,
Ruth, PA
God bless you!
Kim F
I am very excited and praying for you. I LOVE that black and pink laptop bag, very trendy! :-) You've have to take a pictures of your pink laptop, I have never seen a pink one. Maybe I just don't get out enough, LOL!
Blessings,
Malina
You and your family have been on my heart, Crystal. I have been praying for you all and just wanted to let you know. Mr. Gerlach said a lovely prayer for you all at church this evening. Know that you are loved and thought of often. I am praying the delivery is safe and smooth and soon. :)
By Christ's grace,
Lydia
I have been thinking & praying all day for you & your family. I waited till now to see if there was an update. Please don't fear, God is holding you in His hand. I truly believe that once you deliver the medical staff will find that your platelet level is normal & no explanation to the low levels. He wants to be glorified in this birth & all glory go to Him.
Prayers & Blessings,
Leslie
Je prie pour vous, aussi! (ie "I'm praying for you, too.")
I didn't know you had a pink laptop! That's awesome. Your laptop bag is cute, too. :)
Good luck with the birth! I'll be praying for you and the baby.
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