We had some good moments this week. My first favorite moment of this week was we celebrated a mentor and a great friend, Ruth Brelsford. Ruth has decided to retire after her lifetime of dedication to the educational system. There are very few people that I admire more than Ruth. She taught me so much. She taught me that it's okay to be myself and that I am a strong, intelligent, independent woman who is capable of anything. She helped me find a voice and helped me overcome so much in my life. I honestly don't know where I would be without her and her husband Les in my life. One thing that I hope for is for strong people and mentors like that in my son's life. Whether it's a football coach or theatre teacher, I want him to know that he is strong and intelligent and capable of anything. I thank Ruth and Les for all they've given to Oklahoma education and especially me. So many wonderful memories of Ruth, but also some great friends. I had so many great friends and moments that revolved around that stage. It was wonderful to get together with friends after these years as if no time had passed.
Another moment was Mother's Day. This was the first that I got to celebrate as a woman who has biological children. I've always claimed church kids as mine because I do love my church kids. They are a huge part of my life. It was good. I did feel a little guilty. This holiday of celebrating mother's has plagued me for years. I've spent many of these Sundays angry, in agony, and in complete opposition of this celebration. While I love the mother's in my life, it still hurt that I could not celebrate. My heart still breaks for those who feel the same way. I know what it's like to look around and see these women who have multiple children who couldn't care less for their gifts while your arms felt empty and your heart was broken. I pray every day for these women. These women are the reason I have this blog. I am sharing our story to give hope, to educate, and inspire those who are hurting and don't know where to go next. Remember those women in your prayers tonight.
Finally, we had our doctor appointment. I've come to love these appointments because I know that I will get to hear my baby's strong heartbeat. I gained some more weight. I'm right where the doctor wants me to be. My uterus is measuring 3 weeks ahead of schedule which means I may have more fluid or the baby could be ahead of schedule. I've been referred to a Maternal/Fetal specialist in Tulsa who is going to give us in depth measurements so we can see where John Patrick is. This will give us a better picture of our due date. If he truly is measuring ahead, I won't go all the way to the due date which is August 10th. I'm not going to lie, I hope he comes early. #1. I can't wait to kiss those sweet cheeks. #2. A few weeks off the summer misery would be nice. #3. I start school August 17th and a break between pregnancy and school would be great on me. I do want this to be healthy for him though. If he's not ready, then we won't push it. I trust Dr. Henslee to make the best decision for both me and John Patrick. He's not going to let me or John Patrick suffer. So, for now, we will take it one week at a time. I'm waiting for this doctor to call me to make my appointment. Then, we will know a little more. Next, was the glucose test. A man invented this test and that crap you have to drink. I did hold it down. It wasn't easy and it sure wasn't fun. I'm still waiting for the official results from that. So, hopefully more news next week.
Here are last week's bump pictures. I'm getting bigger but so is John Patrick and that's what is important. I feel huge and it's hard for me to feel that way. I know I should have expected this, but it's an entirely different experience than what I thought. I'm working on it. I'm doing my best to feel beautiful and glowing. I'm trying my best to take your compliments.
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So prayer requests for us is that the appointment with the specialist goes well and that we get good news that John Patrick and I are healthy and things are going smoothly. Pray for this glucose test results. I'm particularly worried about these results.
Also, if you didn't get your shower invite, make sure that you have sent me your address. I still have a few and I want to share the celebration of our son with all of our loved ones!
Again, thank you so much for all your prayers and kind words. They mean the world to all three of us!
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