I am going to have to ice WHAT????

Being my 3rd pregnancy (4th child) you would think I would know pretty much how things go. The body changes to expect in pregnancy. The emotional swings. Lack of sleep. But lately, I have been experiencing some lets say "pain" in my girl parts that seemed to be a bit uncomfortable. Almost like I have been kicked repeatedly there. I know way more info than expected.  Now, I am sharing because I had NO CLUE at all that this is possible. ( what I am about to say :) )

Anyhoo, being the awesome worrier I am , I dialed the doc. She asked me to come in to get checked. Not dilated. Nope. Drum roll. It was VARICOSE VEINS IN MY GIRL???? What? Apparently common enough,especially if you have had multiple pregnancies and if the veins run in your family. Painful now. As my baby grows, so will the pain. EEEEK! But good news ladies!!!! There is a solution.

Not only can I alleviate my vein issue, I will not have to worry about my hubby wanting any action because

                                                          THIS is what I get to wear......

                                                                   

                                                                 

HAWT! HAWT!  My hubby will not be able to resist me! Great timing too. Becausee my dahling hubby got this in the mail today..

                                               

                                                                       

                                                                            Seriously?

                                     While THAT is on our coffee table. This is what I'm sportn'?

                                                                  

                                                                       Aww heck nah!

So yes, many surprises with even a 3rd pregnancy. But this is nothing. As long as baby is healthy, I would carry the moon if I had too.

How did she do it?

Sarah you won!!!!! Can you believe it tough competition but you hung in there guurl!  I will drop you an email soon!

My first giveaway- tear- I'm growin' up

I have raved about how Lighthouse Catholic Media's CD of the month has improved my faith. So, here it is. My very first giveaway. A bit funny for me to do so. Knowing that I probably have only 2 real readers. But no big shakes. I am sure EVERYONE will be clamoring for this CD.

 I promise, the speakers are not boring. They really are great. To win this unbelievable prize

1. Become a follower
2. Comment about anything

That's it. Tell your friends. This is a once in a February 2011 opportunity :)   Don't forget, there will be TWO lucky winners! I will announce the winners on Feb 17.

Shoot.

Yesterday I had to run to Walmart to pick up a few staples. Wally world was packed to the brim. People were buying snow blowers, shovels, salt, and tons of food. Preparing for the 12-20 inches of snow we are about to receive. This storm has given all of us time to prepare for it. Anticipation almost makes it worse wondering how bad it will actually be. Nervous about my assistant and my sitter possibly driving in the weather, I close my office. Snow day for the kids. My poor hubby will have to work no matter what. Very worried about tomorrow.

All of this makes me think about preparation. If we prepared for Jesus like we do for the snow, what a change would come. We wouldn't have to worry about those daily worries. We would be prepared. Lately, I have been slacking on my preparation. I REALLY need to go to confession. Those everyday sins just pile up like 12-20 inches of snow. Weighing me down. Making life harder. White out conditions where I have a hard time seeing God. Feeling his presence. Frozen really.Frozen in acting like I have faith. Being the faithful Catholic that I know I am.