Random: Reports and Awards

Last Friday I got a call about the echo and scan report. Cyst still on the brain. Head still measuring large. The echo was clean though, so that's a good sign.

Today was my last appointment before being induced. At 38 weeks the sono tech measured Simon at 8lbs 3oz, but also reminded me that their equipment was usually on the heavier end of measuring, by maybe half a pound. One week left though, unless Simon gets antsy and wants out sooner!

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For those who haven't, you need to check out the Faces 2 Faces group directory to see if there is a group formed in your area. Three of us gathered here in town last night for our first meeting, and hopefully there can be more connections made in coming weeks and months as word is spread about this group!

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I want to thank Letters to Claire and Butterfly Mom for giving me awards this past week. I'm sure over the last few months I should have given credit to many others for awards, or gifts, or thoughtful gestures. I want to be sure and say that if I haven't publicly announced or posted pictures of things you sent or done for Lyra or me (and even Simon), it's not because I don't appreciate it. I hold each of them close to my heart. So although this seems to be a big generic 'thank you', there is a spot on my dresser where I put items/notes/remembrances of the mama's who send a gift, or write, or award things to me. I am grateful for the online and real life friends who stick by me and continue to encourage me...this could get all mushy, but I'll just stop there.

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I'm currently reading They Were Still Born . Highly recommending it to those who have experienced a stillbirth of a child, or for family members of those who have.

Thankful Tuesdays

3 Things I'm thankful for:

1. I got this surprise in the mail from Frost's mom (I LOVE surprises). It definitely lifted my spirits and I've appreciate the thoughtfulness and beauty of it. Notice Lyra's constellation she etched in....just perfect.

2. Skytimes had an ATC swap, and I got the Star one she had created! It's beautiful, and reminds me of my sweet Lyra.

3. I have to thank two lovely ladies for their thoughtfulness in passing along an award to me: Jessica at Too Beautiful for Earth and Anne at Harveys World. 

Here are the rules for the award:

   1. Accept the award and post it on your blog with the name of the person who has granted the award and his/her blog link.

2. Pay it forward to 10 other bloggers.

3. Contact those blog owners and let them know they have been chosen.

Here are my top ten in no particular order:

1. Butterflies for Alexandra 
2. Missing Nara 
3. Teddy Bear Tins 
4. The Road Less Travelled 
5. Dear Stevie 
6. There Will Be Rest 
7. Walks with Frost 
8. Lily's Mommy Forever 
9. Tuesday's Hope 
10. Handprint on my Heart 

Links

I'm waiting on some pictures, and then I'll post about the March for Babies walk that was yesterday. 


And I am blushing...two fellow blog mama's Maggie and Maddie have passed on this award to me (yes, my first award):

The rules of this award are:

1. copy and paste the award on your blog.
2. list who gave the award to you and use a link to her/his blog (or hyperlink).
3. list 10 things that make you happy.
4. pass the award on to other bloggers and visit their blog to let them know about the award.
So 10 things that make me happy (in no particular order):
1. Surprises (the good kind)
2. My husband
3. Getting cards by snail mail
4. Fresh, new office/art supplies
5. Lyra
6. Sleeping in
7. Dinah (my kitty)
8. Good friends (both on and offline)
9. Fun outings: Coffee shops, bookstores, parks, local shops
10. Reeces Pieces, Cookie Dough, Butterfingers, and Chewy Sprees


And I pass this award onto the following bloggers (I don't know who may have gotten it already):

1. Jaime @ Handprint on My Heart

2. Annie @ Cradles and Graves

3. Monica @ God's Gracie