8 1/2 months!!

Wow! I can't believe we only have six more weeks to go untill Sage's due date! We are completing all the little tasks we wanted to get done before his arrival. We took a birthing class at the hospital we will be delivering at. It was 6 hours on Saturday! It really wasnt' that bad. We got to tour the labor and delivery unit and learned some breathing techniques. I am deffinately planning on getting an epidural! I got a great massage from Ryan when practicing our relaxation techniques. Then all the pregnant women had to give the dad a massage. To show them how we liked it. Getting the massage was the best part of the day. Ryan and I laughed through a lot of the relaxation techniques, but we learned a lot. I know when the time comes, Ryan will be a great "birthing coach!" I can't wait to see how he reacts in the mist of all the excitement. Most importantly, I cant wait to see him as a father. I know he will be great!

Learning how to relax through contractions.

This is backwards!!

I was showing him how I wanted to be massaged.

Ryan with our birthing class instructor (she loved him!)

I am feeling pretty BIG as of now. My feet and hands are very swolen. I can no longer wear my wedding or engagement rings and I can only wear tennis shoes and flip flops. It is very hard to get comfortable these days. Sitting or standing in one position for more than 5 minutes gets tricky. Sleeping is very tricky. I change postitions many times at night making it hard to get a good night sleep. Some good news thoughs....I am officially retired! My last day of work was April 1. I had a great year teaching PE at a private school close to our house. My last day was Field Day. Thank God my mom came to help! It was a LONG day.

I go to the doctor on Thursday, which starts my weekly doctor visits! SO close.....

Prayer Request

My brother, Brian, has a good friend who, over the years, has been very close to our family. His name is Marshall Matlock. He was recently diagnosed with Luekemia. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.