Exactly How Many Pounds Does the Camera Add Again?

... ugh. Oh well I guess. Yesterday, Easter Sunday, Charley and I got all fancy-like and went to church and then to dinner at the Nielsen's. It was a nice day, except for the snowing part (we got a couple inches overnight but it's already melting rapidly). Here's the two of us all dressed up before heading out to church. I'm 26 weeks now... looking at me, you'd think I was 57. Doesn't Charley look spiffy though?


The last week or so has been sorta up and down. I went to the doctor on Tuesday (a regular prenatal appointment) and found out that my blood pressure is waaaay too high- which, according to my sister, runs in the family -and according to my doctor, is not a good thing. The problem is that Dr. Wiggins says if it's not under control by the next appointment (Monday), she wants me to cut back on my hours at work, or quit altogether. Normally this wouldn't be a problem except for the little fact that I don't have health insurance outside of my job... and last time I checked, it's not cheap to have a baby. She told me that I needed to cut back on my salt intake (since I'm retaining a LOT of water), as well as lay down and get my feet up as often as possible when I'm not at work, otherwise, according to her, I could end up on bed rest or even with a premie baby. Is she using scare tactics? Maybe. But it's kinda working. Anyways, please keep me in your prayers that God would help me to be self-controlled in implementing this new 'salt-free' diet (NOT fun), as well staying off my feet when tempted to do housework or projects. Please pray that God would just bring my blood pressure right back down, and keep Eden and me safe for the remainder of the pregnancy.

Charley's been sick this past week. It seems like he gets sick around this time every year. Anyways, he's feeling a little better now, so we're praising God for that. Eden is doing awesome. Her little kicks are getting STRONG, and as you can see from the pictures, she's getting big. :) Her nursery is completed (as far as the painting, trim and wallpapering goes), and now we're just waiting for the furniture -consisting of a crib, glider, and dresser/hutch/changing table - to get here.

That's about it for now. Hope you had a wonderful Easter! :)