Can You Believe It??

So, I am 30 weeks this week. Yes, that means I have 10 weeks to go. And, as you can see...Eli is growing. I just noticed tonight how far apart the freckles on my stomach are now! And how my belly button is not just flat and wierd looking. Oh and the dark line (aka linea negra) is totally crooked on my stomach!

I go to the doctor in a couple of days...and again, I am sure I will hear how large I am measuring...and again told I will probably get another ultrasound to determine just how big this kid is. Which we have NO problems with...that means I will get to see Eli again before he joins us! So...we shall see what the good ol' doctor says.

The past couple of weeks I have been seriously nesting. I mean, cleaning baseboards nesting! Reorganizing my pantry and I cleaned out our junk drawer...we don't have one anymore! Today, I put together the craddle/bassinet thing that Jesi (John's sister) gave us...and I washed all the outfits I have for him! I had this dream last night that I was on the verge of dialating...so this morning I felt like I had a fire under my butt to get this stuff done before I go back to work on Wednesday. But, I just have to keep reminding myself that God already knows Eli's birthday! And thankfully, I can rest in that.

Well...I am sure I will write some more after my appointment in a few days if there is any news!

Hope everyone is doing well...we're doing alright here in the ATL!
Love all of you!!!
Lindsey and Eli!

28 weeks...or so I thought.

So, these 2 pictures were taken last week...at 27 weeks.
I think I look the same right now as I did then. So these will have to do for another few weeks!

I had my 'glucose test' today. It's a test that checks for Gestational Diabetes. And it was not as bad as everyone made it out to be. The infamous 'orange drink' I had to drink (within 3 minutes) tasted like REALLY flat orange Fanta. So, I kind of liked it! So, then I had to see a different doctor, other than my usual OB, because I start rotating around to all the doctors in the practice, now that I am in my 3rd trimester (yipee!)! This particular doctor, or nurse or whatever she is...came into the room, introduced herself to John and I sat down asked me a few questions. Then had me lie down so she could measure my belly (uterus). Then she start squeezing all over and feeling Eli's body and stuff...and then she asked, "So, has Dr. Cook told you are measuring ahead?" And I replied with a yes, I know. Then I finally remembered to ask how far ahead I am measuring...ummm, hi, 2 WEEKS!!!!! She told me they would most likely schedule me for another ultrasound to check how Eli measures. Because if he is HUGE...then they will probably induce me...just to ensure I can deliver him. Because, in case you haven't noticed, I am only 5'3" tall.


So, thanks to my husband and his "super genes", he so ridiculously calls them, we will have a large son...who will most likely have curly hair and really strong nails (random, I know).

Anyways, I just wanted to give every one an update. I CANNOT believe it. Can you?!?? It's all great though. I am having more and more peace about Eli's arrival as days go on. We are almost done painting his room (I will totally post pictures when we are finished!)...I am becoming a wierdo and have started organizing closets and I just organized all the shelves in our bathroom and put a curtain over the ones that Eli can't get into! Umm, hi, he won't be walking for at least a year! But, that's me...slightly OCD when it comes to cleaning and getting things organized (when something kicks me in the rear!)!!! But, I do have more peace about our home. John has really stepped up and comes home from work and helps me do whatever I need to be done! I am so thankful! He is so wonderful! And SO excited about Eli's room! Well...now I am just babbling on. I hope this finds each of you wonderul. We Burkes love y'all! Miss y'all...and cannot wait for everyone to meet Eli!!!! Please continue to pray for Eli's growth and development and that I stay healthy too!!

Love to you all from ATL!
Lindsey

27 Weeks...AHHHH!

So, this week is either the last week of the 2ND trimester or the first week of the 3rd trimester...I have no clue, it's all very confusing to me. How I am pregnant for '40 weeks' yet they say the baby comes at 9 months. Well, I am no math whiz, but 40 weeks equals 10 months last time I counted. But, hey, they are the medical professionals.

I had my first Chiropractic experience on Saturday and it was a little frightening. I mean, I walk in and there's tranquil music playing, every one looked as if they were in a daze. There were people walking around in white robes because they had just had an 'ionic cleanse' and I wanted to turn around and wobble off! It was very interesting to see why my back is aching so much. You want to know why...oh it's only because my son is HUGE and my hips are starting to open like they are supposed to do when I give birth! Well, right now it's just my left side that's acting funny, but this morning I think the right is starting to do the same! So that's exciting...NOOOOOOOOOTTTT!!!!!!!!! I mean, don't get me wrong, I am so thankful that God is allowing my hips to spread like a freakin' elephant so Eli can get out, but I want to know why there isn't a hormone that numbs the body while having to become wider and wider!

I feel like I am starting to have more anxiety attacks, or it could just be that Eli is smashing my lungs. I feel like I have a small amount of time to do everything...I mean we don't have a crib, his room is a holding ground for CRAP! And all the baby stuff we do have is still in the attic! I am getting more and more ready to set up his room. And possibly one day finish painting it! I keep telling myself we have 13 weeks, but John was a month early and I think I was a week or 2 early...so I might only have 9 weeks. Holy MOSES! That's a single digit number...I think John will be painting tonight while I am at my Bible Study! We also still have the dang dog, Colt. Which is another anxiety attack in itself. Pray that we find him somewhere. Please pray. I woke up one morning last week only to walk out into the hallway by the bathroom to find one of the most horrific smells, EVER. Yes, Colt, the dog that has been potty trained for 5 months, took a big, stinky, nasty poo in the middle of the dining room. I think that was John's breaking point too! Because I woke him up to clean it up! I can't even smell that because it makes me dry heave! So...yes, we are both excitedly looking for new home for that sweet puppy!

Well...I have no babbled for quite sometime now...and find it time to go. I hope you all are doing wonderfully! And I hope you all are praying for us...John, Eli and I! Pray peace and PATIENCE over the Burke's! We love all of you!

We are so excited, nervous, anticipatory about the coming of our son! Words cannot describe it. We are uber thankful for his life...and are honored that God is blessing us with a son! God, the Creator of the Universe thinks we are going to be wonderful parents! WHOA! What an expectation to live up to, you know?! Anyways...I was just thinking about how exciting that is!

I will put up new pictures at some point this week! You have to see the giant growth on the front of my body! It's amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

~~Lindsey~~