Miserable.........

Can I just complain for a bit? Because I am going to.
My back is killing me! It feels like it is breaking. I can't get comfortable, I don't know if it helps to sit or stand....ugh. My stomach has been cramping for two days straight now. I thought they might be Braxton Hicks Contractions, but these are constant. I will have them for hours at a time. Help- my body is turning against me. The little man seems to be having fun with my organs. I think he uses my bladder as a punching bag- so that's good. Up till now, I have had no complications or crazy pregnancy symptoms. I guess it was bound to happen at some point. Everyone says the last month is the worse. I just hate not being able to sleep, but I suppose I should get familiar with that! I head to the doctor tomorrow- now in my weekly visits- I am 36 weeks today! Crazy huh- I have taken a two to three hour nap everyday after work this week- I hope I can get some sleep tonight- Should have taken a tylenol pm.....

I have a baby shower this weekend! So that should be fun! I am excited about seeing my friends- I will post pics later.

Night!
Momma Al (ha)

 

How awesome are these lyrics??

It really is a wonder why we ever get anxious or worry about anything.......

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My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and rightousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly trust in Jesus' Name

When darkness seems to hide His face, I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale, My anchor holds within the veil.

On Christ the solid Rock I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

His oath, His covenant, His blood, Support me in the whelming flood
When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my Hope and Stay

On Christ the solid Rock I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

When He shall come with trumpet sound, Oh may I then in Him be found
Dressed in His righteousness alone, Faultless to stand before the throne!

My Birthday

Twenty-four years ago I entered the world with big brown eyes, a pancake face, and a cone head. I hope some of that has changed by now. I am not big on birthdays. I am not sure why. I try to psychoanalyze the reason. I don't like making a big deal about it. I have plenty of friends who will count down the day of their birthday weeks out and make sure they have something special planned for the day. I am complete opposite. Its just another day to me, although I feel the pressure or expectation from other people to make something of it. In about thirty minutes that will be over.
One year ago today I went to dinner with the guy I was dating at the time. My favorite restaurant is Nabeel's in Homewood. I enjoyed a yummy meal of Greek Salad, Chicken Skewers, garlic potatoes, and of course tiramisu for dessert! It was a pleasant evening, and I had little to stress about in life. Little did I know I would spend my next birthday touring the birth suites at the hospital and registering for baby items.
Things change. Things happen when we least expect them to. I believe how we respond to change says a lot about who we are.
One humid night in August 2008 I discovered I was pregnant. The image of falling to my knees at the news rushes back quickly. I could make this a long story, and it is my testimony, but out of the respect for others I won't go into detail. I have given it completely to God and can't wait to see how He gets the glory in all this. I praise Him for His sovereignty in saving me from a unhealthy relationship that would have been an even worse marriage. I thank Him for surrounding me with amazing friends that I couldn't have done this without. God has provided my every need thus far. My symptoms have been mild; no crazy cravings, no hormonal outburst, and not an extreme amount of weight gain- ha.
I look forward to whats coming ahead, though I will admit I am scared. I am about to go through a major change in my life. However, fear does not come from God, and I trust His plan for my life. Jeremiah 29:11!
I can't wait to meet my little one. I believe God has used my past experiences to prepare me for this next step. I boastly say I will be a great mother. I will pour my heart and soul into loving and providing for my son. One of my 'many' prayers for him is that he has a servant's heart. I would love nothing more than to serve alongside my son in a mission field, reaching out, ministering to those in need. That excites me!
So thank you to those who have been praying for me- they have been felt. I look forward to keeping everyone updated on the rest of my pregnancy and my first memories of motherhood.

Alison-