27 days left until my scheduled c-section on 24 November!!!!  I can barely believe we have less than a month until we get to see Baby Boy's little face.  I often wonder who he looks like... I've come to accept that our girls look mostly like me -- according to Sean.  But I really hope Baby Boy looks just like Sean.  No matter what, he will be such a precious blessing, just as our other children are.

Today was my 35 week appointment and I gained only one pound since last time -- YAY!  So far I have gained a total of 34 lbs, but it's a bit late in the game to worry too much about it.;-)  My abdominal measurement was on target for 35 weeks and Baby Boy's heart rate was 135bpm.  He has also settled in the head down position.  My next appointment is in 2 weeks, 12 November.

We have most everything we need for Baby Boy's arrival.  My last shopping trip will be for toiletry & medicine cabinet items like baby soap, infant tylenol, etc.  I have his bag pretty much packed for the hospital.  Mine is a whole different story.  That probably won't get done until a day or so before we leave for the hospital.

Arielle and Rachel continue to be excited about their brother's impending arrival.  They drew pictures of themselves and the baby and decorated his bedroom door with them.  Every night they tell my tummy goodnight before they go to bed.  Sean plans to take off a couple weeks after the birth.  I am so grateful because I will definitely need his support as we adjust to the newborn stage.

Thank you as always for your continued prayers on our behalf. 

In Christ, Talya

"For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.  I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well."  ~Psalm 139:13-14