Introducing... Sophia Justice Pelishek!
Justice has been delivered.
Becky and baby are both very healthy, delivery couldn't have gone smoother (well it COULD have, but that technology is still a good 9 years away). She was 10 days past due, and scheduled to be induced the morning of the 9th. The beds were full, so we didn't get in until late afternoon. Sophia is eating, pooping, and sleeping like a pro; and already has hair long enough for a respectable mohawk. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers!
Much love,
Matt
Becky, Zoe, Sophia
Sophia's First Easter
Since Sophia was born so close to the Holy Day, we had a very relaxed Easter. But that didn't stop us from doing some fun things! We had an Easter basket for each of the kids, had a mini easter egg hunt, dyed eggs and had a wonderful Easter dinner. Grandpa, Grandma, Jenn & Peyton were all here visiting so we had a nice round of company, too!
A greater lesson in patience
So I thought I was feeling the anticipation prior to the due date, but now that's she's gone past her due date, I'm just losing my mind. :) But that surely makes for a fun weekend. On Friday, I took Zoe to the dollar theater. The movie wasn't great, but it was nice to get out and do something fun. That evening, I insisted we ordered extreme supreme pizza and then I ate ice cream in the bathtub. I consider myself to be a reasonable pregnant woman. But everyone is only reasonable so far. I feel like this baby girl may stay in my belly indefinitely, so I've decided that it's reasonable for me to do nutty things. :)
Friday morning I took a coupon in to a nearby smoothie shop for a free smoothie. The man in there had a fabulous handlebar mustache. I decided that day that if I were a man, i definitely would have a handlebar mustache. Seriously, it's like a party on your face! Anyways, since my gears were already going all crazy, it got me thinking WE SHOULD HAVE A MUSTACHE PARTY! I decided everyone would wear mustaches and we would watch Burt Reynolds movies. So I set out to invite everyone and hold it Saturday night. Unfortunately it was too last minute and no one could come. However, it kind of served it's purpose... to occupy my mind with some sort of adventure. And we surely are going to reschedule it for the future because THAT was a fabulous idea!
I am amazed at the power of perspective. I actually hate it!! Sometimes I wish I could take off my glasses and see the world as it is or through some other more healthy alternative. I've established this perspective over time and it's not shaking off easily. I think that's good and bad. God made us all unique... and we all have unique backgrounds and stories and bents which all play a role. It's important to me stretch that perspective constantly so i can be stronger, better. With the 'extra' days of pregnancy, it's hard to keep a good perspective-- one enjoying everyday life-- but I need to! When she does come, life will be different, so I should cherish & enjoy & live every moment I can!
Family will be here starting on Wednesday. I have some tests tomorrow morning at the docs office... and if i am still pregant then, I will be getting a pedicure from my friend karen. They will induce me Thursday if I still haven't had my baby. By then my mom, Jenn & Peyt will be here. And if that's the case, maybe there's something to that.
I'm going to take an early morning bath & read some of "Captivating." This is the day the Lord has made!
Btw, this is Kalumba. We've been sponsoring him since 2003 through Compassion International. He is almost 14 years old!! I cannot believe he is almost an adult-- well by our standards anyways! He lives in Uganda, Africa. His lives with his mom and grandma. His mom sometimes works as a farmer. He is awesome... and could his outfit be any cooler? He is strong and helps out a lot at home and is doing well in school. We are proud of him! We just recently have been wanting to learn more about his country and his life. I'm excited to learn more!
Friday morning I took a coupon in to a nearby smoothie shop for a free smoothie. The man in there had a fabulous handlebar mustache. I decided that day that if I were a man, i definitely would have a handlebar mustache. Seriously, it's like a party on your face! Anyways, since my gears were already going all crazy, it got me thinking WE SHOULD HAVE A MUSTACHE PARTY! I decided everyone would wear mustaches and we would watch Burt Reynolds movies. So I set out to invite everyone and hold it Saturday night. Unfortunately it was too last minute and no one could come. However, it kind of served it's purpose... to occupy my mind with some sort of adventure. And we surely are going to reschedule it for the future because THAT was a fabulous idea!
I am amazed at the power of perspective. I actually hate it!! Sometimes I wish I could take off my glasses and see the world as it is or through some other more healthy alternative. I've established this perspective over time and it's not shaking off easily. I think that's good and bad. God made us all unique... and we all have unique backgrounds and stories and bents which all play a role. It's important to me stretch that perspective constantly so i can be stronger, better. With the 'extra' days of pregnancy, it's hard to keep a good perspective-- one enjoying everyday life-- but I need to! When she does come, life will be different, so I should cherish & enjoy & live every moment I can!
Family will be here starting on Wednesday. I have some tests tomorrow morning at the docs office... and if i am still pregant then, I will be getting a pedicure from my friend karen. They will induce me Thursday if I still haven't had my baby. By then my mom, Jenn & Peyt will be here. And if that's the case, maybe there's something to that.
I'm going to take an early morning bath & read some of "Captivating." This is the day the Lord has made!
Btw, this is Kalumba. We've been sponsoring him since 2003 through Compassion International. He is almost 14 years old!! I cannot believe he is almost an adult-- well by our standards anyways! He lives in Uganda, Africa. His lives with his mom and grandma. His mom sometimes works as a farmer. He is awesome... and could his outfit be any cooler? He is strong and helps out a lot at home and is doing well in school. We are proud of him! We just recently have been wanting to learn more about his country and his life. I'm excited to learn more!
A lesson in patience
It's technically still days before my due date (4 days). I want her to come when she's good and ready, but the anticipation of knowing it could be any moment is making me very restless. We've been preparing for this little beauty for months. And now that it's coming to a close, every little moment is carefully marked with a back-up plan & attentiveness. A week ago yesterday (March 18th), the doctor measured me at 2 cm & 50% effaced. At the time, I was thinking within days, so my excitement and anticipation was amped up a few notches. When will she decide to make her entrance into this world? Only time will tell. Until then, I am trying to make my "normal" passes through time and not think of how it could be any moment. We've done our part, now we live until she does her part. :) Surely we will keep you posted when baby name-yet-to-be-announced comes into the world.
With this on the horizon, everything else seems to be so small. We have had gorgeous weather the last few weeks and it's only going to get more gorgeous! It's been in the 70s and 80s. We have that to be thankful for-- especially while we see everyone back 'home' is experiencing storms and flooding. The birds are singing here and spring has arrived. Saturday Matt will be judging a chili cook-off and we have Zoe's Fun Sports parents meeting. That's also my dad's 60th birthday. If the baby decides to come that day, that's kind of cool.
The miracle of life never gets old to me. It is overwelming to think of the entire miracle involved and how God decided that love and life to be so closely related. I love it! And I praise God in it. And I thank God for it. It's a beautiful thing.
I'll tell you a little about naming of a child. Matt & I both agree that in chosing a name, it is important to choose a name that isn't trendy... instead to chose a name that has held through the test of time... and better yet a name that has a significant meaning behind it. Something that is more than pretty-- but has depth. That is what's in a name. :) (We are holding off in revealing our name until baby is born :))
Our little Zoe Mae is quite the nurse. She is so tenderhearted and wonderful. She is often taking care of me when I'm not feeling well. She will get me bandaids or towels or rub my back. If my back hurts or I am tired and need to lay down for a while, she happily plays quietly. She is a great little wonder and we love her.
Time to eat some pasta rasta. Until next time.
With this on the horizon, everything else seems to be so small. We have had gorgeous weather the last few weeks and it's only going to get more gorgeous! It's been in the 70s and 80s. We have that to be thankful for-- especially while we see everyone back 'home' is experiencing storms and flooding. The birds are singing here and spring has arrived. Saturday Matt will be judging a chili cook-off and we have Zoe's Fun Sports parents meeting. That's also my dad's 60th birthday. If the baby decides to come that day, that's kind of cool.
The miracle of life never gets old to me. It is overwelming to think of the entire miracle involved and how God decided that love and life to be so closely related. I love it! And I praise God in it. And I thank God for it. It's a beautiful thing.
I'll tell you a little about naming of a child. Matt & I both agree that in chosing a name, it is important to choose a name that isn't trendy... instead to chose a name that has held through the test of time... and better yet a name that has a significant meaning behind it. Something that is more than pretty-- but has depth. That is what's in a name. :) (We are holding off in revealing our name until baby is born :))
Our little Zoe Mae is quite the nurse. She is so tenderhearted and wonderful. She is often taking care of me when I'm not feeling well. She will get me bandaids or towels or rub my back. If my back hurts or I am tired and need to lay down for a while, she happily plays quietly. She is a great little wonder and we love her.
Time to eat some pasta rasta. Until next time.
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