Hey everybody!
It's been about 5 months! Life has been absolutely wonderfully crazy!
So let's do some math. I lost a total of 156 pounds. Then, I got blessed with a 7lb baby boy and gained 30 of that back. Then, after John Patrick made his big debut, I lost 26 of those pounds. Then, the holidays hit. Soooo, I gained 7lbs. This week I lost 6lbs. So, I am 5 pounds away from pre-pregnancy weight with a total loss of 151 pounds. That's still pretty amazing!
And just in case you were wondering, my 7lb baby boy is now 18 pound baby boy! He's absolutely perfect. He's a smiling ball of loveablness and God has blessed me beyond measure with this baby. He's far surpassed what I had imagined!
What I do stress out about is my clothes. Why don't they fit right?! I don't understand it. I know my body stretched and expanded in ways I didn't realize. I just want to be back in my 12s and 10s again.
But most importantly, I want to be healthy. I want more babies. At least two more...maybe more. I kinda like being a mommy. I'm kinda good at it. Go figure. I want to be healthy so that I can spend more time with my kids. I want to see grandkids and maybe even great-grandkids. I also want to be an example for my kids when it comes to being healthy.
What I need to remember is that at the end of the day my husband and my son love me whether or not I'm a size 28 or a size 10. My son doesn't look at me with love because of my outward appearance. He looks at me because he loves me because I'm the mommy. I'm his mommy and that means more to me than any satisfaction of a weigh in or anything.
That being said I'm on the path to get the rest of the baby weight off and a path to a healthier lifestyle. I did it before and I can do this again. But this time I'm also going to enjoy life a little.
So, this week there was a 6 pound loss. That's amazing! Right?! Everyone asks how I do it. I just cut down carbs, limit one coffee per day sweetened with a little creamer and splenda and drink as much water as I can. It's not always easy. Yes, I get hungry. Yes, I'm dying for a piece of that chocolate in the office candy dish. But I also know I have some pretty good will power.
Hopefully, I can get these in on Tuesday nights. Say a prayer for me that my willpower stays up. And say a prayer for my husband. He's the one who is on the receiving end usually with the hangry moods! lol!
So, as promised here is the recipe for the Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cookies:
Ingredients:
2 Scoops of Chocolate protein powder
1 1/2 C. Almond Flour
3 Eggs
1 C. Splenda
4 Tblspn Peanut Butter
1 Tblspn Vanilla
4 Tblspn Softened Butter
Mix together the splenda, PB, vanilla and butter until well mixed. Add in the Flour and protein powder. Spoon in to cookie sheets and bake 10-13 minutes at 350. Enjoy!
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Moments with the Mullers: Thank you God for answered prayers! Be prepared fo...
Moments with the Mullers: Thank you God for answered prayers! Be prepared fo...: Well, we made it. It's been one amazing, roller coaster of a journey, but we made it. And honestly, the journey has really just begun. ...
Thank you God for answered prayers! Be prepared for picture OVERLOAD!
Well, we made it. It's been one amazing, roller coaster of a journey, but we made it. And honestly, the journey has really just begun.
John Patrick Muller was born August 4, 2015 at 9:18am. He weighed 7 pounds and 5 ounces and was 19.3 inches long.
Let me just start at the beginning of the day last Tuesday. I didn't sleep at all the night before. I was nervous and excited and scared and worried and anxious and pretty much every emotion in the spectrum. We made it to admitting a little before six where I took my last bump picture and the last picture of the Mullers as it stands just Johnathan and I. Enjoy them below :)
We then went to L&D where I was officially admitted as a patient. The fun began. I had to have a UA (urine analysis for those who don't work in healthcare) and blood work. I also had to get started on fluids so I was plenty hydrated for the upcoming surgery. A c-section is considered major surgery and it is major abdominal surgery btw... Let me just say the nursing staff we have at MRHC is PHENOMENAL! I've always kinda known that we have amazing nurses, but now that I've seen the patient care they provide, I don't understand why people choose to go elsewhere for care. Where else can you get that hometown feel and love that I received? I never felt unsafe or uninformed about what was going on with my care. I was very well taken care of and it began the minute I walked in the door. Thank you Kim, Megan, and Amy for being such great leaders of a wonderful team!
I was taken back to the OR. I had to drink this purple stuff that smelled like grape soda, but I was fooled. It was horrible and I was warned it would be horrible. The anesthesiologist was AMAZING! I did not worry about my spinal and I did get sick off of it. I was horribly embarrassed, but FYI, a common side effect of the spinal is that your BP (blood pressure) drops rapidly and makes you sick. This happened to me and it's a natural response that your body has.
The cool thing about a C-Section is that you are awake and alert the whole time. Which sounds kind of scary (or at least it did to me); however, it wasn't scary at all because that's how amazing the staff is. There was a sheet up so I couldn't see my insides on the outside and Johnathan got to be in the room with me. I know I say this all the time, but I have the best husband. I know (because I've been married to him for 6 and with him for 8 years) that he was scared to death. You can tell because he overly tries to hide it, but he was a champ. He held my hand the entire time. The staff kept me calm and we actually talked about normal things like traveling and the nursery. I honestly was calm and not scared the whole time because of them. Finally, the time came where they told Johnathan he could look and get a few pictures of our son. And when I heard my sweet baby boy's first cry, I started crying and said "That's my son."
This is the moment we've been praying for for six years. This is the moment I had almost given up hope on. This is the moment that I worked so hard for. This is the moment that my heart was overfilled with such joy and I knew that God had answered my prayers. "For this child, we have prayed and the Lord has granted me what I have asked of Him." 1 Samuel 1:27. Below are some pictures.
After surgery, the OB nurses take the baby and clean him off. As you see, I did get a few moments with him before they took him to be weighed and to get his APGAR score (which was 9 btw). I got to stay in the room with the surgery team to get me closed up and ready for the next step. Johnathan got to go with the baby while he was cleaned and weighed and everything. Again, pictures below (just a few).
So, Dr. Henslee is AMAZING. While we closed me up, I was already itching to get my arms around my little one. I'm sure he knew it because again we kept conversation going while he worked to keep my nerves in check. He is an amazing physician and I'm so glad we chose him for our care. I cannot imagine this experience without him and truly believe I got the best care available!
After I was closed up, I was sent to the recovery room where I was monitored for my BP and fluids. These fluids. Ugghhhhh. I've never been one who could get fluids in properly so I had to play catch up. I wasn't in there long for real, but it felt like an eternity because I wanted to hold my baby. FINALLY, I was released to go to my room so I can hold my precious baby boy.
They brought him into me and he is so tiny. He has tiny hands and tiny feet. He is, in my completely bias opinion, the most beautiful baby in the world. I got a few minutes with him before the grandparents got to come in for a few minutes. Then, it was time to get the baby to breast. I decided a long time ago that breastfeeding is the way to go. It's best for the baby and it's economical. We are calling breast feeding "num nums" because I don't want my son to ask me in public for the boob. So, giving John Patrick num nums is not as easy as I thought it would be. I've read how natural it is and it is a natural and beautiful thing that God has given me as a woman the ability to do; however, it's a learning experience. I had to learn what he likes, like how to be held and the position that he likes me to be in and he had to learn how to latch and work for it. It's been quite the learning experience for all three of us.
That first night was pretty rough. He was up every 15 or 30 minutes wanting num nums. I was getting frustrated and discouraged and felt like I wasn't giving him what he needed. Finally, at like 4 am, the nurse came in and told me they were taking him for his bath and to be weighed and for me to get some rest while he was gone. Which I did because, it had been a long eventful night for all three of us. Then, the nurse came back in. And my son had lost 5.38% of his body weight. It's normal for babies to lose weight after birth, but anything 6% and over requires a new plan. The nurse suggested that we start supplementing formula. I felt (and still kinda feel) like a failure. He was nursing pretty much all night long! And still wasn't getting what he needed from me and that was my most important job which was to provide for him. So, we started supplementing with formula. We breastfeed first and then give him a little formula and then I pump to give him a little extra milk before the formula. It's not what we planned but it's what is best for my son. Once we started doing that, he started sleeping better. The next night, he would have slept through the night if we hadn't made him get up and eat every 2-3 hours. He also gained weight back and is happy and healthy and that's what is most important.
The next morning, they got me up and I started walking. I've had abdominal surgery before and I knew the key to my ticket home would be proving that I could get up and walk. I walked three laps that first morning. I'm a boss! And I know it. LOL! It hurt. Dumb me, thought the pain would resemble the pain from the WLS. Boy, was I WRONG!! It's much much worse. It hurts to stand and hurts to sit down. I tried to be a champ and not use the pain meds. I was slowly trying to wean myself off of them. I didn't want to rely on them to go home. So, I went almost the whole day not asking for any. That night, I went to the bathroom and started shaking like I had the chills. I immediately started to panic because I thought it was fever and fever is a sign of infection. Johnathan got the nurse who came in with 2 pain pills and checked my temp. Of course there was no fever. A natural response to pain is that your body convulses. I got a very long lecture from both my nurse and physician about how it's easier to stay ahead of the pain game than it is to catch up with it after a major surgery. So, lesson learned there. I won't get an award for not asking for pain meds. I won't heal faster without them. I just suffer.
Finally, we got to go home. I will just tell you that it's been wonderful. Our prayers were answered in that we have a happy healthy addition to the Muller family. It's been wonderful. We've been trying to get the baby on a routine and I think we do a pretty good job of it. At night, he will sleep until about 5 minutes before my alarm goes off to get him up to eat. He really only cries if he's hungry, muddy or wants Mommy to hold the soothie in his mouth. He is precious. He is amazing. He is the best gift that God has given to me second to my salvation. Johnathan and I could not be happier. We are on cloud 9 and loving every minute we have with this baby boy. Enjoy some more pictures :)
So, what's next for the Mullers and the blog? We are going back to weight loss. I gained 34 pounds with this pregnancy. It was a healthy pregnancy and that weight gain was in the normal range. Since the delivery, I've lost 17 of those pounds. So, I am 66 pounds away from my target weight and I'm going to work to get there. I want to be as healthy as possible so #1 I don't get back up to 345 pounds, #2 I can be an example to my son, and #3 we can repeat this process in 2,3 or 4 years. As soon as I am released to go back to exercising, we will start with the menus and weekly posting of weight loss and recipes. I also want to advocate for breastfeeding and other parental topics.
I also want to take the moment to thank each and everyone of you. Your gifts, flowers, messages, calls, texts, visits, prayers and thoughts were not unappreciated and were definitely needed. A large part of this journey depended on you and your kindness. We could not have done it without you. We thank you and love you more than you know!
Prayer requests are that you continue to pray for our family. Pray that we get some rest. Johnathan and I both are bad about getting up and making sure that he's still breathing. Prayers that I get back on track to healthy eating and living and we continue to live that lifestyle not just for the weight loss but for healthy lifestyle.
John Patrick Muller was born August 4, 2015 at 9:18am. He weighed 7 pounds and 5 ounces and was 19.3 inches long.
Let me just start at the beginning of the day last Tuesday. I didn't sleep at all the night before. I was nervous and excited and scared and worried and anxious and pretty much every emotion in the spectrum. We made it to admitting a little before six where I took my last bump picture and the last picture of the Mullers as it stands just Johnathan and I. Enjoy them below :)
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| 38 Weeks |
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| 39 Weeks |
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| The best is yet to come! Last bump pictures! |
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| Mommy & Daddy |
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| Last picture of the two Muller family! |
We then went to L&D where I was officially admitted as a patient. The fun began. I had to have a UA (urine analysis for those who don't work in healthcare) and blood work. I also had to get started on fluids so I was plenty hydrated for the upcoming surgery. A c-section is considered major surgery and it is major abdominal surgery btw... Let me just say the nursing staff we have at MRHC is PHENOMENAL! I've always kinda known that we have amazing nurses, but now that I've seen the patient care they provide, I don't understand why people choose to go elsewhere for care. Where else can you get that hometown feel and love that I received? I never felt unsafe or uninformed about what was going on with my care. I was very well taken care of and it began the minute I walked in the door. Thank you Kim, Megan, and Amy for being such great leaders of a wonderful team!
I was taken back to the OR. I had to drink this purple stuff that smelled like grape soda, but I was fooled. It was horrible and I was warned it would be horrible. The anesthesiologist was AMAZING! I did not worry about my spinal and I did get sick off of it. I was horribly embarrassed, but FYI, a common side effect of the spinal is that your BP (blood pressure) drops rapidly and makes you sick. This happened to me and it's a natural response that your body has.
The cool thing about a C-Section is that you are awake and alert the whole time. Which sounds kind of scary (or at least it did to me); however, it wasn't scary at all because that's how amazing the staff is. There was a sheet up so I couldn't see my insides on the outside and Johnathan got to be in the room with me. I know I say this all the time, but I have the best husband. I know (because I've been married to him for 6 and with him for 8 years) that he was scared to death. You can tell because he overly tries to hide it, but he was a champ. He held my hand the entire time. The staff kept me calm and we actually talked about normal things like traveling and the nursery. I honestly was calm and not scared the whole time because of them. Finally, the time came where they told Johnathan he could look and get a few pictures of our son. And when I heard my sweet baby boy's first cry, I started crying and said "That's my son."
This is the moment we've been praying for for six years. This is the moment I had almost given up hope on. This is the moment that I worked so hard for. This is the moment that my heart was overfilled with such joy and I knew that God had answered my prayers. "For this child, we have prayed and the Lord has granted me what I have asked of Him." 1 Samuel 1:27. Below are some pictures.
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| Daddy in his surgery greens! |
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| See, Daddy kept Mommy calm the entire time. |
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| This was the moment right after I heard his cry. |
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| Mommy & John Patrick's first picture! |
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| The Mullers' first family picture! |
After surgery, the OB nurses take the baby and clean him off. As you see, I did get a few moments with him before they took him to be weighed and to get his APGAR score (which was 9 btw). I got to stay in the room with the surgery team to get me closed up and ready for the next step. Johnathan got to go with the baby while he was cleaned and weighed and everything. Again, pictures below (just a few).
So, Dr. Henslee is AMAZING. While we closed me up, I was already itching to get my arms around my little one. I'm sure he knew it because again we kept conversation going while he worked to keep my nerves in check. He is an amazing physician and I'm so glad we chose him for our care. I cannot imagine this experience without him and truly believe I got the best care available!
After I was closed up, I was sent to the recovery room where I was monitored for my BP and fluids. These fluids. Ugghhhhh. I've never been one who could get fluids in properly so I had to play catch up. I wasn't in there long for real, but it felt like an eternity because I wanted to hold my baby. FINALLY, I was released to go to my room so I can hold my precious baby boy.
They brought him into me and he is so tiny. He has tiny hands and tiny feet. He is, in my completely bias opinion, the most beautiful baby in the world. I got a few minutes with him before the grandparents got to come in for a few minutes. Then, it was time to get the baby to breast. I decided a long time ago that breastfeeding is the way to go. It's best for the baby and it's economical. We are calling breast feeding "num nums" because I don't want my son to ask me in public for the boob. So, giving John Patrick num nums is not as easy as I thought it would be. I've read how natural it is and it is a natural and beautiful thing that God has given me as a woman the ability to do; however, it's a learning experience. I had to learn what he likes, like how to be held and the position that he likes me to be in and he had to learn how to latch and work for it. It's been quite the learning experience for all three of us.
That first night was pretty rough. He was up every 15 or 30 minutes wanting num nums. I was getting frustrated and discouraged and felt like I wasn't giving him what he needed. Finally, at like 4 am, the nurse came in and told me they were taking him for his bath and to be weighed and for me to get some rest while he was gone. Which I did because, it had been a long eventful night for all three of us. Then, the nurse came back in. And my son had lost 5.38% of his body weight. It's normal for babies to lose weight after birth, but anything 6% and over requires a new plan. The nurse suggested that we start supplementing formula. I felt (and still kinda feel) like a failure. He was nursing pretty much all night long! And still wasn't getting what he needed from me and that was my most important job which was to provide for him. So, we started supplementing with formula. We breastfeed first and then give him a little formula and then I pump to give him a little extra milk before the formula. It's not what we planned but it's what is best for my son. Once we started doing that, he started sleeping better. The next night, he would have slept through the night if we hadn't made him get up and eat every 2-3 hours. He also gained weight back and is happy and healthy and that's what is most important.
The next morning, they got me up and I started walking. I've had abdominal surgery before and I knew the key to my ticket home would be proving that I could get up and walk. I walked three laps that first morning. I'm a boss! And I know it. LOL! It hurt. Dumb me, thought the pain would resemble the pain from the WLS. Boy, was I WRONG!! It's much much worse. It hurts to stand and hurts to sit down. I tried to be a champ and not use the pain meds. I was slowly trying to wean myself off of them. I didn't want to rely on them to go home. So, I went almost the whole day not asking for any. That night, I went to the bathroom and started shaking like I had the chills. I immediately started to panic because I thought it was fever and fever is a sign of infection. Johnathan got the nurse who came in with 2 pain pills and checked my temp. Of course there was no fever. A natural response to pain is that your body convulses. I got a very long lecture from both my nurse and physician about how it's easier to stay ahead of the pain game than it is to catch up with it after a major surgery. So, lesson learned there. I won't get an award for not asking for pain meds. I won't heal faster without them. I just suffer.
Finally, we got to go home. I will just tell you that it's been wonderful. Our prayers were answered in that we have a happy healthy addition to the Muller family. It's been wonderful. We've been trying to get the baby on a routine and I think we do a pretty good job of it. At night, he will sleep until about 5 minutes before my alarm goes off to get him up to eat. He really only cries if he's hungry, muddy or wants Mommy to hold the soothie in his mouth. He is precious. He is amazing. He is the best gift that God has given to me second to my salvation. Johnathan and I could not be happier. We are on cloud 9 and loving every minute we have with this baby boy. Enjoy some more pictures :)
So, what's next for the Mullers and the blog? We are going back to weight loss. I gained 34 pounds with this pregnancy. It was a healthy pregnancy and that weight gain was in the normal range. Since the delivery, I've lost 17 of those pounds. So, I am 66 pounds away from my target weight and I'm going to work to get there. I want to be as healthy as possible so #1 I don't get back up to 345 pounds, #2 I can be an example to my son, and #3 we can repeat this process in 2,3 or 4 years. As soon as I am released to go back to exercising, we will start with the menus and weekly posting of weight loss and recipes. I also want to advocate for breastfeeding and other parental topics.
I also want to take the moment to thank each and everyone of you. Your gifts, flowers, messages, calls, texts, visits, prayers and thoughts were not unappreciated and were definitely needed. A large part of this journey depended on you and your kindness. We could not have done it without you. We thank you and love you more than you know!
Prayer requests are that you continue to pray for our family. Pray that we get some rest. Johnathan and I both are bad about getting up and making sure that he's still breathing. Prayers that I get back on track to healthy eating and living and we continue to live that lifestyle not just for the weight loss but for healthy lifestyle.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Moments with the Mullers: This could be our last blog before he gets here!
Moments with the Mullers: This could be our last blog before he gets here!: Wanna know something surreal? My C-Section is scheduled for 7 days from now. This time next week we will be kissing our baby boy's cheek...
This could be our last blog before he gets here!
Wanna know something surreal? My C-Section is scheduled for 7 days from now. This time next week we will be kissing our baby boy's cheeks and swaddling him and showering him with so much love! I can't believe it! While this last week has felt like an eternity, this really has gone by. I honestly feel like I'm going to miss feeling him wriggling around in there (even though I've been complaining about him hurting my ribs and making it difficult to breathe). I'm going to miss him and those little movements that make me smile (or grimace depending on where he kicks or rolls).
A new fear has set in. Am I ready? I've been praying for this moment for so long and now I'm scared that I won't be good at it. There so much I've not been around. What do I if he has a fever? How do I deal with the circumcision? What about the belly button/umbilical cord business? What about earaches? How do you know it's an earache? What's normal for baby pooping? What's not normal? There's so much I'm not sure how to handle and fear I won't know until I have to handle it. I worry about being a good mother. Should I hold him every time he cries? Do I give a little tough love? How much should he nap? Do I wake him up to nurse? Will I be a good mother? How do you know? I'm starting to get a little anxiety about it all.
I'm also a little scared about the C-Section. I'm honest about being a wuss when it comes to pain. I know it won't hurt during the procedure. Believe me that I have been prepped on what to expect during the procedure. What I'm worried about is the pain after the pain medicine wears off. I'm worried something will go wrong. I'm worried about post pardum depression. There's so much to worry about and it has hit me all of a sudden!
Thank you God for my husband! I wouldn't make it through this anxiety and time without him I wouldn't be able to make it. He's been my rock through all this. He's listened to me whine and complain. He's done the honey-do lists without complaint. He's tolerated the constant hungriness and hangriness. He's tried to deal with my tossing and turning (he usually just sleeps through it). He's an amazing husband. I don't deserve this blessing that God has given me. He's going to be an even better daddy. I can't wait to see how amazing he's going to be!
So, this past week we've really just rested. We are just gearing up for the baby and trying to rest while I can. It's not really easy to rest though. IT IS SO HOT! You know that joke that Satan called and he wants his weather back. I feel like that ALL time. Even in my house and I have the thermostat set on like 68 degrees. Also, a new symptom is that I feel like I can't breathe or catch my breathe. He's growing bigger and pressing up against my organs including my intestines and lungs! Well, he is the size of a pumpkin. A pumpkin! Finally a food that I can recognize! I really do feel like I have pumpkin in my uterus! He's about 7 pounds and 21 inches long. This week he's finishing up his final growing especially his lungs. He's also shedding the wax coating on his skin and shedding the hair that covers his skin. He's gearing up for his big debut!
Just a warning, the full moon starts on Friday. Now, say what you will, but statistics do show that more babies are born on the full moon! Who knows John Patrick may say to heck with the plan, he's ready to see Mommy. BUT, we want him to stay in there until Monday at least when Dr. Henslee returns.
On Sunday, we sent the church and kids off to church camp. This is the first year that Johnathan and I have missed since we've been married. It's highly depressing. I miss it. I know it's best that I stay out of the heat and try not wear myself out to get ready for this miracle to arrive. But, I'm highly upset that I missing this time to just speak a week and focus on God and spend with my family (since my family goes). I miss the Icee's and the kids and the food. My brother and my Nana thought it would be appropriate to text me that today is Indian Taco Day and I MISSED IT! I'm so bummed. I'm missing Bro. Vern bringing the message. Again, it's best, but it doesn't make it any easier. You can tell in the below bump picture that I'm not very happy. I miss it. Even getting up at the crack of dawn!
Prayers for this week include praying for my car situation. The AC is out and we only have limited days to decide what do about it. Also, prayers for peace as I try to get as much rest as possible these next 7 days (EEK! only 7!). Prayers for Johnathan as he has to deal with all my whining and griping and obsessing over every little detail.
So, next week, I probably won't be updating the blog; however, I'm sure you will see plenty of pictures of our little Deere! Stay tuned! Prayers are being answered!
A new fear has set in. Am I ready? I've been praying for this moment for so long and now I'm scared that I won't be good at it. There so much I've not been around. What do I if he has a fever? How do I deal with the circumcision? What about the belly button/umbilical cord business? What about earaches? How do you know it's an earache? What's normal for baby pooping? What's not normal? There's so much I'm not sure how to handle and fear I won't know until I have to handle it. I worry about being a good mother. Should I hold him every time he cries? Do I give a little tough love? How much should he nap? Do I wake him up to nurse? Will I be a good mother? How do you know? I'm starting to get a little anxiety about it all.
I'm also a little scared about the C-Section. I'm honest about being a wuss when it comes to pain. I know it won't hurt during the procedure. Believe me that I have been prepped on what to expect during the procedure. What I'm worried about is the pain after the pain medicine wears off. I'm worried something will go wrong. I'm worried about post pardum depression. There's so much to worry about and it has hit me all of a sudden!
Thank you God for my husband! I wouldn't make it through this anxiety and time without him I wouldn't be able to make it. He's been my rock through all this. He's listened to me whine and complain. He's done the honey-do lists without complaint. He's tolerated the constant hungriness and hangriness. He's tried to deal with my tossing and turning (he usually just sleeps through it). He's an amazing husband. I don't deserve this blessing that God has given me. He's going to be an even better daddy. I can't wait to see how amazing he's going to be!
So, this past week we've really just rested. We are just gearing up for the baby and trying to rest while I can. It's not really easy to rest though. IT IS SO HOT! You know that joke that Satan called and he wants his weather back. I feel like that ALL time. Even in my house and I have the thermostat set on like 68 degrees. Also, a new symptom is that I feel like I can't breathe or catch my breathe. He's growing bigger and pressing up against my organs including my intestines and lungs! Well, he is the size of a pumpkin. A pumpkin! Finally a food that I can recognize! I really do feel like I have pumpkin in my uterus! He's about 7 pounds and 21 inches long. This week he's finishing up his final growing especially his lungs. He's also shedding the wax coating on his skin and shedding the hair that covers his skin. He's gearing up for his big debut!
Just a warning, the full moon starts on Friday. Now, say what you will, but statistics do show that more babies are born on the full moon! Who knows John Patrick may say to heck with the plan, he's ready to see Mommy. BUT, we want him to stay in there until Monday at least when Dr. Henslee returns.
On Sunday, we sent the church and kids off to church camp. This is the first year that Johnathan and I have missed since we've been married. It's highly depressing. I miss it. I know it's best that I stay out of the heat and try not wear myself out to get ready for this miracle to arrive. But, I'm highly upset that I missing this time to just speak a week and focus on God and spend with my family (since my family goes). I miss the Icee's and the kids and the food. My brother and my Nana thought it would be appropriate to text me that today is Indian Taco Day and I MISSED IT! I'm so bummed. I'm missing Bro. Vern bringing the message. Again, it's best, but it doesn't make it any easier. You can tell in the below bump picture that I'm not very happy. I miss it. Even getting up at the crack of dawn!
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| 36 Weeks! |
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| 37 Weeks (Look at Crimson, He KNOWS something is about to change. Poor baby. |
Prayers for this week include praying for my car situation. The AC is out and we only have limited days to decide what do about it. Also, prayers for peace as I try to get as much rest as possible these next 7 days (EEK! only 7!). Prayers for Johnathan as he has to deal with all my whining and griping and obsessing over every little detail.
So, next week, I probably won't be updating the blog; however, I'm sure you will see plenty of pictures of our little Deere! Stay tuned! Prayers are being answered!
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Moments with the Mullers: Full Term!! He's going to be here Soon! Is this re...
Moments with the Mullers: Full Term!! He's going to be here Soon! Is this re...: Here we are at 37 weeks! John Patrick is the size of a Winter Melon. He weighs 6lbs 8ounces and is roughly 20 inches long! He is practicing ...
Full Term!! He's going to be here Soon! Is this real life!?!?!
Here we are at 37 weeks! John Patrick is the size of a Winter Melon. He weighs 6lbs 8ounces and is roughly 20 inches long! He is practicing inhaling, exhaling, sucking, gripping and blinking! We are full time! That means he's developed most of his crucial functions. Of course, he'll get even healthier and stronger the next few weeks as he has a few more weeks to cook in there!
Last week we got some instructions from the doctor. I left disappointed, but encouraged (because I'm pregnant and can experience every single emotion at once). I did get ultrasound orders so I did leave happy because I LOVE watching my baby boy. So, let's start with the not so good news. The last time we got to view my beautiful bundle, he was head down ready to go. Well....he flipped on me and is BREECH! It's so disappointing but we can make this work. Everything else went perfectly. He has a head full of hair. We got to see it on the ultrasound! No wonder I've been having a battle with heartburn!!! He weighs about 6lbs 3ounces (as of the ultrasound and then they gain 1/2 a pound a week). He is practicing breathing! Do you know how awesome it was to see my son's lungs work?! It's amazing! Our bodies are sooooooo AMAZING! His head is perfect. His brain looks good! His heart looks good! And my son's not shy, his legs were of course spread eagle! And how was I? Well, lying on my back for that period time did cause me to get hot and dizzy. You see my son puts pressure on my organs and blood supply when I'm on my back and can cut off oxygen and blood flow. So, that wasn't pleasant. My amniotic fluid looks goods and he actually still has room to move. It's a plus of being tall and having along torso. He's got room. He can flip back around; however, then we run a higher risk of cord wrapping. Still, it's amazing to me to see my son and how big he's getting and what a little miracle he is! Enjoy the pictures! I also made a little collage, because John Patrick has gone from my poppyseed to this winter melon! Isn't God wonderful!?
This weekend we spent resting and spending time with family. It was Rylee's birthday party. Tomorrow, she will be 6 years old. I can't believe it and I want it to stop. She's growing up wayyyyyy to fast. She's beautiful and so smart. I can see a little of her daddy, her momma and even a little me peeking out from time to time. She's a reason to celebrate. She's a gift from God as well. I'm so proud of the young lady she's growing up to become! I can't wait to see where God is going to lead her! I can't wait to see the amazing things she is going to do! Happy birthday RyRy! Lulu loves you!
I also led music at another church this weekend. I love worshiping my God through song. He made music and the music that was played was beautiful. I love to watch Darryl play. He has such a passion for God and you can see it through his music ministry. The church Central Christian is such a welcoming church. I am honored they let me sing with them! One of the songs that we sang was He Knows My Name. It just reminds me that He does know my name. One of the lyrics is "Before even time began, my life was in His hands." It just reminds me that God had a plan for me all along and God knows our names and our hearts. It makes me smile that he has a plan for John Patrick. He planned him for me and knows his plan for my son. It's beautiful. God is so wonderful. He is a merciful and wonderful God!
I did kind of overdo it this weekend and had a fainting spell right before I sang. I sometimes forget to care for myself. I get passionate about things going on in my life whether it's family, friends, church, work, whatever. And that's what happened. I didn't eat enough and ended up feeling horrible for part of the day. Pregnancy isn't always easy. It can take a toll on our bodies. I also have to remember that I am a special case as well. The WLS surgery hasn't made pregnancy any easier. It add to the complications. I have always been honest in my blog and I will tell you that I wouldn't change a thing with the WLS. It's made me healthier and the pregnancy healthier, but it has added complications and if I don't eat enough or often enough, I get sick. Sunday, it hit me. Fast. It scared me. It really really scared me. It was a wake up call to start taking care of myself and ignoring these rules.
So, on Sunday, we took our 36 week bump pictures! Enjoy the pictures below! Also, since this was a 4 week milestone picture look at how we've grown! From a poppyseed to a winter melon, my belly has sure grown!
Annnnddddd finally, the weekly doctor appointment. I know all of you are shaking to know the news (if you haven't already heard it). So, my station number was -5, no dilation and not effaced. Boo! I was hoping for a little movement. HOWEVER, it's probably a good thing since little man is breech. So, what's the plan? The plan has now changed from natural delivery to a scheduled C-Section. Because John Patrick is breech, it's safer to plan ahead for a C-Section. It's safer for both he and I. I'm okay with it. I trust Dr. Henslee wholeheartedly. He has mine and John Patrick's and even Johnathan's best interest at heart. And I mean at heart. I've never felt such compassion and love for the field from a physician like I do from Dr. Henslee and his intern Dr. Kinderknecht. Anyways, the C-Section is scheduled for August 4th. Unless the baby turns before then or he decides to come early, that's the plan. And everyone knows I LOVE a good plan.
So, that means exactly two weeks from now, we will be holding our precious little Deere in our arms! It's so surreal like any minute I'm going to wake up from this wonderful dream. I can't wait! I'm so excited!
So, prayer requests are for rest and comfort for me and Johnathan the next two weeks. Also, keep our little man cub in your prayers that if he does turn that he doesn't wrap the cord around his neck and if he doesn't, pray for a safe delivery via C-Section for both he and I!
Keep watching the blog and FB and Instragram for updates! It's sooooo close!
Last week we got some instructions from the doctor. I left disappointed, but encouraged (because I'm pregnant and can experience every single emotion at once). I did get ultrasound orders so I did leave happy because I LOVE watching my baby boy. So, let's start with the not so good news. The last time we got to view my beautiful bundle, he was head down ready to go. Well....he flipped on me and is BREECH! It's so disappointing but we can make this work. Everything else went perfectly. He has a head full of hair. We got to see it on the ultrasound! No wonder I've been having a battle with heartburn!!! He weighs about 6lbs 3ounces (as of the ultrasound and then they gain 1/2 a pound a week). He is practicing breathing! Do you know how awesome it was to see my son's lungs work?! It's amazing! Our bodies are sooooooo AMAZING! His head is perfect. His brain looks good! His heart looks good! And my son's not shy, his legs were of course spread eagle! And how was I? Well, lying on my back for that period time did cause me to get hot and dizzy. You see my son puts pressure on my organs and blood supply when I'm on my back and can cut off oxygen and blood flow. So, that wasn't pleasant. My amniotic fluid looks goods and he actually still has room to move. It's a plus of being tall and having along torso. He's got room. He can flip back around; however, then we run a higher risk of cord wrapping. Still, it's amazing to me to see my son and how big he's getting and what a little miracle he is! Enjoy the pictures! I also made a little collage, because John Patrick has gone from my poppyseed to this winter melon! Isn't God wonderful!?
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| His beautiful profile and that Muller nose! |
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| See his face?! His eyes and nose and mouth! Look at those pouty lips! |
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| His little hand! |
This weekend we spent resting and spending time with family. It was Rylee's birthday party. Tomorrow, she will be 6 years old. I can't believe it and I want it to stop. She's growing up wayyyyyy to fast. She's beautiful and so smart. I can see a little of her daddy, her momma and even a little me peeking out from time to time. She's a reason to celebrate. She's a gift from God as well. I'm so proud of the young lady she's growing up to become! I can't wait to see where God is going to lead her! I can't wait to see the amazing things she is going to do! Happy birthday RyRy! Lulu loves you!
I also led music at another church this weekend. I love worshiping my God through song. He made music and the music that was played was beautiful. I love to watch Darryl play. He has such a passion for God and you can see it through his music ministry. The church Central Christian is such a welcoming church. I am honored they let me sing with them! One of the songs that we sang was He Knows My Name. It just reminds me that He does know my name. One of the lyrics is "Before even time began, my life was in His hands." It just reminds me that God had a plan for me all along and God knows our names and our hearts. It makes me smile that he has a plan for John Patrick. He planned him for me and knows his plan for my son. It's beautiful. God is so wonderful. He is a merciful and wonderful God!
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| 35 Weeks! |
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| 36 Weeks |
I did kind of overdo it this weekend and had a fainting spell right before I sang. I sometimes forget to care for myself. I get passionate about things going on in my life whether it's family, friends, church, work, whatever. And that's what happened. I didn't eat enough and ended up feeling horrible for part of the day. Pregnancy isn't always easy. It can take a toll on our bodies. I also have to remember that I am a special case as well. The WLS surgery hasn't made pregnancy any easier. It add to the complications. I have always been honest in my blog and I will tell you that I wouldn't change a thing with the WLS. It's made me healthier and the pregnancy healthier, but it has added complications and if I don't eat enough or often enough, I get sick. Sunday, it hit me. Fast. It scared me. It really really scared me. It was a wake up call to start taking care of myself and ignoring these rules.
So, on Sunday, we took our 36 week bump pictures! Enjoy the pictures below! Also, since this was a 4 week milestone picture look at how we've grown! From a poppyseed to a winter melon, my belly has sure grown!
Annnnddddd finally, the weekly doctor appointment. I know all of you are shaking to know the news (if you haven't already heard it). So, my station number was -5, no dilation and not effaced. Boo! I was hoping for a little movement. HOWEVER, it's probably a good thing since little man is breech. So, what's the plan? The plan has now changed from natural delivery to a scheduled C-Section. Because John Patrick is breech, it's safer to plan ahead for a C-Section. It's safer for both he and I. I'm okay with it. I trust Dr. Henslee wholeheartedly. He has mine and John Patrick's and even Johnathan's best interest at heart. And I mean at heart. I've never felt such compassion and love for the field from a physician like I do from Dr. Henslee and his intern Dr. Kinderknecht. Anyways, the C-Section is scheduled for August 4th. Unless the baby turns before then or he decides to come early, that's the plan. And everyone knows I LOVE a good plan.
So, that means exactly two weeks from now, we will be holding our precious little Deere in our arms! It's so surreal like any minute I'm going to wake up from this wonderful dream. I can't wait! I'm so excited!
So, prayer requests are for rest and comfort for me and Johnathan the next two weeks. Also, keep our little man cub in your prayers that if he does turn that he doesn't wrap the cord around his neck and if he doesn't, pray for a safe delivery via C-Section for both he and I!
Keep watching the blog and FB and Instragram for updates! It's sooooo close!
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