Kate’s Blog – Page 67

Girl or Boy?

Okay, it’s time for a random, fun post. As regular readers know, we’re not finding out the gender of this fourth baby, who is thankfully still staying put although intermittent contractions continue. A lot of family members and friends have their own predictions, but I thought it might be fun to see what you guysRead the whole post >>

What I’m Pondering Today…

…and given my recent “restricted activity/modified bedrest” (or whatever you want to call it) mandate, I’ve ample time to ponder. “Our body is a cenacle, a monstrance; through its crystal the world should see God.” ~Saint Gianna Molla Thanks to a friend for sending this along to me.

I Smell Like Orzo

NOTE: I scheduled this post before the pre-term labor scare went down. I got my haircut last week just in the knick of time! — I recently hopped into the minivan after I’d loaded the girls in and as soon as I shut my door, Rachel said, “Mmmmm, Mommy, you smell good.” “It’s probably myRead the whole post >>

Baby Update

First of all, thank you for your prayers, thoughts, and kindness. When I was at the hospital, resting on my side alone, watching the fluids drip-drip-drip down the wires and into my dehydrated body, and just waiting for the contractions to PLEASE stop, I debated whether I should post something on my blog or TwitterRead the whole post >>

Please pray

This will be quick. I’m typing with my thumbs and have my first ever IV (ugh) I’ve been admitted to the hospital for pre-term labor. I’m 30 weeks, so baby still has some growing to do. My midwife is confident that fluids will help slow down the contractions and that I should be able toRead the whole post >>