Week in review

What a crazy few weeks we have had. The biggest event of each day is keeping Micah from breaking out in a fever, cleaning up his throw up or changing his messy diapers. After two weeks of me saying something is wrong with this child beyond his normal crankiness, we found out he has phenomena. The poor kid and I don't say that often about Micah. He is losing weight and miserable. You'd think I'd be glad for modern day medicine but what I am learning is it is hard to get good help when your child is sick. I hope he will start getting better for all of our sanity, including his.

Wednesday after a two hour insta care visit, I went to Piper's spring performance. In true Hilarie fashion, I never plugged the video camera in and the camera battery was dead. It was the dang cutest performance and I have nothing to show for it. There is something about a group of enthusiastic 5 years singing that makes you smile. Her class sang songs like, Octopus's Garden by the Beatles and one voice is a solo, two a duet. Not only was it fun watching Piper, I equally enjoyed sitting by Thayner and watching his little body that can't hold still. It is fun to see him coming out of his shell.

The remodeling is coming along. Piper's room is almost done. She chose green and it is definitely green. But with her cute hot pink bedding, kitchen and new dresser from Jon and Ashley, it is turning out darling. If I ever get my battery charged, maybe I'll post some pictures. Thank goodness for Mimi because she keeps showing up with little additions to add to her room. We start the kitchen in a couple of weeks and the rest of the basement is coming along well. I am praying we are done for when the baby comes.

So update on baby girl. She is active and moving and I am trying to get Micah use to the idea of a baby. We are still debating names. I can't keep up with Piper, one day she loves a name the next day she can't stand it and if I like it, then it definitely is no good. Good thing it is my baby. I tell her when she has her baby, she can name it whatever she pleases. Thank heavens for opinionated children. Any suggestions?

Well I guess that is it maybe next week will bring more excitement!

It's OFFICIAL!

Decorations by Steph and Rachel

Today was ultrasound day and what a day it was. I guess to start, I should go back to last night. I had a dream that I went to my ultrasound and for some reason no one came with me. All I could think was where is Piper, she will be so sad she isn't here. Then in my dream, there it was a definite shot of a boy baby. I woke up this morning convinced the dream was preparing me for another boy.

I had to keep busy today because I was so excited to go. I went to lunch with my mom and sisters and of course Piper kept informing everyone that today was the day she was going to my ultasound. She also let them know that she really wanted a sister but anytime I came around she would say, "The only thing that matters is that the baby is healthy and strong."

So the time came and Rich, Piper, Thayne and I headed out to the hospital. We were all so excited and a little nervous. Rich and I both said we knew it would be a boy. Once again I think we were trying to prepare ourselves. Now I know it isn't the end of the world to have three boys but as you all know, the two we have, well they are a handful. Piper was just so easy and I could use easy. I also know that we aren't guaranteed an easy baby because she is a girl but I just kept hoping for Piper to have a sister because sisters are the best.

Anyway, the ultrasound started and they started at the top and moved down. Everything looks great. The brain, heart, hands, toes, spine, etc. I was so relieved. I have had three healthy children and I just prayed that we would have one more. You can imagine by this time, Piper was going crazy. She kept asking, "When do we find out what the baby is?" And then Rich said, " I think I saw something." Of course with my eyes, I couldn't see anything but it turned out that Rich was wrong because there was nothing there. IT"S A GIRL! Piper got her wish. I couldn't believe it and was stunned. It finally sunk in when the Dr. came in and confirmed it was a girl.

We were all excited. Piper and I decided to play a trick on Mimi. I told Piper to call in and in her sad voice tell Mimi it was a boy. Piper is quite the actress because she had Mimi fooled and then Thayner got on the phone and said, "just kidding, it's a girl."

We have been celebrating all night. Our celebration dinner was at none other than the Training Table. We had a fun night walking around the neighborhood and then Piper learned how to ride a two wheeler. She picked it up quite quickly and was so happy. Rich did a fabulous job teaching her. Good thing he can run fast because I am barely moving these days.

The celebrating went on. I decided to come in and write this blog and I thought Rich was still outside with Piper and Thayne. And then the doorbell was ringing and there was knocking at the door and I couldn't believe Rich was letting the kids go on and on. But the phone rang and it was my friend Steph on the phone. I originally needed her help on this blog but figured things out but she said, "Come outside." I walked upstairs, opened the door and bam! what a surprise. I yelled because my whole front porch was decorated in pink, thanks to Steph and Rachel. Operation baby girl was a success and very appreciated. Those two are quite sneaky but just watch out. I laughed so hard my stomach muscles hurt. It is the best workout they have had in months.

Needless to say it was an awesome day. I can not tell you how blessed I feel. I have my fourth baby on the way. A healthy baby girl. I have three great kids who keep me moving and laughing. I have a wonderful husband, who is very supportive and I have great friends and family. Most of all, I have the Gospel and I am grateful for answered prayers and for all I have been given.

Thanks again to all of you who have made this day so special.

It's a GIRL or maybe a boy!

I could not be more excited to find out what I am having. I feel like I have been waiting forever. I have been tempted as some of you know on many occasions to visit our local fetal photo but I just haven't done it. Even with the nudging But I did do my own test. I decided to go online and do the Chinese test. Guess what, it is a girl. However, it did inform me that I have a 50% chance of having a boy. Seriously those odds are amazing. Well 10 days and I will officially know and if I have a blue screen that day (Steph I will need help) it is a boy. If I have a pink page that day, it is a girl.

So after years of being happy in ignorance, I have started a food storage. It is minor but I started it. I am very grateful to my friend Amy for dragging me around to four different stores. I am also glad that I have friends that I can admit I am clueless to and they can help. So if you need veggies, peanut butter, evaporated milk or honey, you know who to call.