tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post5804400768019942599..comments2023-10-31T06:03:06.285-07:00Comments on Pensievity: Yes! That's me in your Reader!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-80238677949684954732010-03-12T15:45:11.574-07:002010-03-12T15:45:11.574-07:00It's good to have you back, friend. :) You tru...It's good to have you back, friend. :) You truly have been in my thoughts and prayers. Wow, that's a heck of a calling for a soon-to-be mother of four!!! But you're all kinds of amazing - I know you'll be up to the task. You wouldn't be given it if you couldn't excel in it, after all. Keep powering through! Love ya lots!Christa Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09841320887356797524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-59422449659216344892010-03-07T22:09:20.131-07:002010-03-07T22:09:20.131-07:00So happy to see you here and still with a baby bum...So happy to see you here and still with a baby bump.<br /><br />I'm utterly speechless that they would extend that calling to you...that just seems....uh...really not right.Just SOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185859150181585109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-2236979801584805352010-03-05T16:33:01.458-07:002010-03-05T16:33:01.458-07:00I'm a little bit crazy so I'm going to adm...I'm a little bit crazy so I'm going to admit to being about equally relieved that 1) everything's okay w/ you & bun-still-in-oven and 2) someone wrote in already to explain about gypped. <br /><br />My #4 is 2 mos old now and we are going on a date tonight! Life really does go on...kdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10285220457127627315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-52327574685556102282010-03-03T14:32:02.749-07:002010-03-03T14:32:02.749-07:00YEEEAAAAAA!!!! Now we can stop praying for baby t...YEEEAAAAAA!!!! Now we can stop praying for baby to wait and start praying for baby to come!<br /><br />BTW, have you "blog-named" him yet?<br /><br />TOTALLY understand what you mean about feeling ripped off, by the way. Waiting for a baby that was supposed to come one, two, three, five weeks ago....it's blech. I must admit that by the time Brandon came, I can't tell you if I was more excited to meet my baby or to be DONE being pregnant!<br /><br />As for the calling....Bless you. You are amazing.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03197373649138110147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-36123989550092046452010-03-02T20:41:00.589-07:002010-03-02T20:41:00.589-07:00wow! That's a big calling to extend to someon...wow! That's a big calling to extend to someone in the hospital! I would think they probably had some notion of how ridiculous that sounds to everyone, so they must have felt inspired. However, the counselor in our bishopric recently expressed that while they try to follow the spirit, sometimes they need members to speak up, too. I guess that leaves it to you to be prayerful about it. Good luck!The Priceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355381238418755831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-91731083058630573662010-03-02T09:37:46.297-07:002010-03-02T09:37:46.297-07:00I guess the good news is that 1st counselor has th...I guess the good news is that 1st counselor has the easiest job in the RS presidency? (Trying to look for a silver lining . . .)<br /><br />(In that picture, the camera covers the bottom of your face, and your eyes look just a bit like Pam from The Office. Just an observation.)Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-27492412933679693672010-03-02T06:10:31.674-07:002010-03-02T06:10:31.674-07:00O, happy day!
That is all.
(And I blogged you. B...O, happy day!<br /><br />That is all.<br /><br />(And I blogged you. But not by name. And it's for real. You were out. Probably missed it. But still. Go read!)InkMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05519976062467674531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-12135230315395022812010-03-02T00:28:40.252-07:002010-03-02T00:28:40.252-07:00Just thought I'd give you a bit of light in al...Just thought I'd give you a bit of light in all these icky going over stories.<br /><br />With my last, I was contracting from 30 weeks on. Every. Single. Night. I went to the hospital and they sent me home on a bit of bed rest. I didn't bother mentioning it to my doctor, I would just lie down as soon as the contractions started up.<br /><br />Anyway, I was at about 36 1/2 weeks when I had had enough. I called my doctor crying because the contractions had been going on for 2 days straight. I mean STRAIGHT. No breaks. Nothing. He said to come in. I went in expecting absolutely nothing. Much to my surprise, I was at a 3. Hooray! But, I didn't progress.<br /><br />So, I was sent home. Well, I went home, took a dose of Castor Oil (gag me now), walked a mile or so, and tried to sleep. The contractions remained. They got stronger and stronger until I told my husband to get his sorry butt out of bed because a baby was waiting to come.<br /><br />We had my little guy a few hours later.<br /><br />Reason for this comment? There's still hope!amber_mtmchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17871256362646081536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-47892104789513180182010-03-01T22:07:57.620-07:002010-03-01T22:07:57.620-07:00Baaaaaa. Aren't I a little sheep, following t...Baaaaaa. Aren't I a little sheep, following the whole crowd and commenting. But I like you, so sheep or not, here I am.<br /><br />I just wanted to share something funny. Although it probably won't be funny to you. I'll cross my fingers you don't follow suit. So my mom was put on bedrest when she was about 32 weeks pregnant with me. Same story as yours. At 36 weeks they turned her loose, expecting a baby any day. Four weeks later, she was still pregnant. I came two days late. Okay, so it's not funny at all. Maybe I shouldn't have shared. I'm crossing my fingers the baby comes three weeks early and super healthy!janaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00051039427781716343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-36341193413819868722010-03-01T22:07:42.326-07:002010-03-01T22:07:42.326-07:001. Yay for being off bedrest and STILL pregnant!
...1. Yay for being off bedrest and STILL pregnant!<br /><br />2. HAHAHAHAHAHA! I can't belive they came to the hospital! That is too much. <br /><br />3. There really was a number three. . . .<br /><br />Oh, yeah! Is that really your bathtub? Oh, I am so jealous. . .Rachel Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14426183215612921121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-89840675288984401322010-03-01T20:40:42.967-07:002010-03-01T20:40:42.967-07:00Glad you're still pregnant. Glad you're o...Glad you're still pregnant. Glad you're off bedrest. Glad you're busy - and that you like it. Glad you excepted that calling without chucking something at the Bishopric's head while laying in a hospital bed. (Did you at least laugh? It at least deserved a nice long laugh and a, "Oh wait, you're serious?" before answering.)melissabastowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07707231121450160335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-41078877558404650732010-03-01T20:36:06.067-07:002010-03-01T20:36:06.067-07:00That is great news! That you're still pregnan...That is great news! That you're still pregnant, I mean. I have no idea what to say about the calling. I would be very tempted to say, "They know I'm pregnant, right? And about to deliver my fourth child, right? And my oldest is just barely in school, right? And they still want me?"<br /><br />A dear lady in our ward was called to be RS president once just after she'd given birth to her sixth; her oldest was around 8, I think. She was utterly confounded as to why they called her when there were so many other, more experienced ladies with so much more time to devote to the calling. She said, "I guess it was just the time for me."<br /><br />I'm with Kristina, though. I've never turned down a calling, but that would really test me.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05505898243894635217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-23258443508032548752010-03-01T19:02:40.535-07:002010-03-01T19:02:40.535-07:00YEAH!!! I'm so happy to see you! I have miss...YEAH!!! I'm so happy to see you! I have missed your updates. But I completely understand. You look great, by the way. I am so glad he's still in there.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993502569209583377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-21052079753603069032010-03-01T16:18:26.711-07:002010-03-01T16:18:26.711-07:00DELURK
OH, I so get this. Not the calling thing,...DELURK<br /><br />OH, I so get this. Not the calling thing, but the paranoid pregnancy hypochondria - every month I was sure I was going into premature labor, every twinge was surely exploding uterus. I drove my OB completely insane, I know it.<br /><br />My sympathies. Glad you're doing o.k.<br /><br />RELURK <br /><br />:)TheOneTrueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18152442732262673983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-43306214675987042722010-03-01T15:33:03.415-07:002010-03-01T15:33:03.415-07:00Yes, you're amazing doing all you have to do a...Yes, you're amazing doing all you have to do at 36 weeks! I hate the last month of pregnancy, it's the worst.<br />Glad you're doing it with a smile on your face, which is why you got an award on my blog today.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03610723428970746098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-70925999851294813442010-03-01T14:19:03.603-07:002010-03-01T14:19:03.603-07:00I agree - you must be super duper amazing to get s...I agree - you must be super duper amazing to get such a calling at 36 weeks after being on bedrest! WOW!!! Good thing we know the church is true right???? <br /><br />Congrats on still having that cutie inside of you - everyday in is a blessing!<br /><br />BTW - you got an award over on my blog! Yay! Like you don't have enough to worry about right???<br /><br />http://ohgloriousfood.blogspot.com/2010/03/blog-award.htmlKristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09989301025542894630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-45495893491837649912010-03-01T11:34:10.524-07:002010-03-01T11:34:10.524-07:00HOO-RAY!
Man! I've been worried about you! Gl...HOO-RAY!<br /><br />Man! I've been worried about you! Glad to see you up and about.<br /><br />And yes. Your bishopric is hilarious. Hi-LAR-EE-OUS!Stepper the Mightyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01491073128271887969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-29320300241231717652010-03-01T11:16:06.513-07:002010-03-01T11:16:06.513-07:00p.s. When I was YW president, I called my 1st coun...p.s. When I was YW president, I called my 1st counselor just a week or two before her 4th child was due, and I apologized to her and felt bad about it, but I KNEW it was right. And it was. We're still dear friends.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486223394459963669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-57609405397362858402010-03-01T11:14:52.781-07:002010-03-01T11:14:52.781-07:00You've been on my mind for a couple days, so I...You've been on my mind for a couple days, so I was happy to "hear" from you and know you're well-- as well as an overcooked pregnant woman can be. :)<br /><br />And I'm with DeNae, I can't think of any calling I've ever had that has come at a convenient time or has been a perfect fit with my stage in life, but it's always been right. The hospital visit makes for a funny story, but as the calling plays itself out, it will make for lots of wonderful stories.<br /><br />Keep up the great work, you cute little baby cooker.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486223394459963669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-1249129552115611472010-03-01T10:31:30.809-07:002010-03-01T10:31:30.809-07:00Since bedrest stinks I am very happy for you, but ...Since bedrest stinks I am very happy for you, but I totally understand how you feel. Here's hoping that the baby will, too. :)<br /><br />As for gypped, it comes from gypsy. It's probably not the greatest thing to say, but having served my mission in Romania, where there are plenty of them, and having been pick-pocketed myself a few times by them and being married to a man who was out-and-out mugged by them, it is a bit fitting. :)<br /><br />Can't wait to see that baby boy!Lara Neveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351324888724799014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-4878977612949533172010-03-01T09:40:44.712-07:002010-03-01T09:40:44.712-07:00Yea! You're back!
On your Bishopric: Boys. Th...Yea! You're back!<br /><br />On your Bishopric: Boys. This story is going down in ward legend. I strongly suggest you find the ward historian and make sure this is passed down to future generations.<br /><br />On your new calling: Hooray! I can understand wondering briefly if there inspiration involved here, but I don't think that matters. Its the Lord's work and He'll help you do your part.<br /><br />On your continuing pregnancy: I hate preparing for something and being all ready and having it switched on me, even if its better!<br /><br />Blah, blah, you rock!Perpetual Mommy Exhaustionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655721218070744745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-18942632224545399232010-03-01T09:24:29.318-07:002010-03-01T09:24:29.318-07:00Coming to the hospital to extend a calling is a on...Coming to the hospital to extend a calling is a one I have never heard! Wow. <br /><br />Congrats on making it this far. One more week until you are full term! When I went off bed rest at 36 weeks I started having way more intense contractions and we went to the hospital sure the baby was on its way. Nope. I had two weeks of on and off labor until he was "finally" born at 38 weeks. 2 weeks early is perfect. I hope you don't go late. I remember my doctor warning me that sometimes happens with preterm labor patients. Talk about a mind trip after expecting a premie.Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16281368864448367942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-73432684548717995332010-03-01T09:12:51.520-07:002010-03-01T09:12:51.520-07:00All bishoprics are special in their own way. And ...All bishoprics are special in their own way. And I think it is a proven fact that people don't say no to anything if you ask them while they are in a hospital bed. They knew what they were doing.elesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17933840731880198785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-85990800844519427342010-03-01T08:33:17.781-07:002010-03-01T08:33:17.781-07:00Yeah, I gave up on callings having any bearing on ...Yeah, I gave up on callings having any bearing on logic long ago.<br /><br />Sorry you are going through the discomforts of late pregnancy, but you're doing it beautifully. So happy to hear you're healthy.Jonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18109855683749612076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973923536525380696.post-33894020234020845172010-03-01T08:03:35.642-07:002010-03-01T08:03:35.642-07:00That's a calling I would have said no to. I ca...That's a calling I would have said no to. I cannot believe they came to the hospital to ask you. Seriously was that the most appropriate venue? I think not.<br /><br />Okay I'm done being all huffy and offended on your behalf.<br /><br />Glad you are home. Hope the baby makes his safe arrival soon.Tobihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434014099163714586noreply@blogger.com