Well, it is now May 21, and Baby Hemsley is due on May 22. So, do we have one more day to wait for her arrival? The not knowing is killing us--James is on pins and needles. Every time I call him, if there is any tension or urgency in my voice, he comes running! Then he gets upset because I am 'not in labor'! He says that when I actually am in labor, he might not come! I am constantly analyzing her movements, her position, and my physical feelings to see if I am in labor. I barely sleep--still having crazy dreams and insomnia. I was wide awake from 4-5:30 this morning for no reason!
We can't wait to meet her, hold her, and show her to the rest of you! We need patience and peace while we wait.
Hopefully, there will be more news soon.
--Chiara and James
Monday, May 21, 2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Chiara Profile
For everyone trying to guess the weight of the baby, Chiara wanted to take a profile shot. Hope this helps.
Hanging Out in the Back Yard
Chiara and I planted some tomatoes in the back yard. We're both trying to find things to do to pass the time.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
One Week to Go!
Baby Hemsley is due on May 22, and that means that we have one more week to go! James and I have been anxiously awaiting her arrival. We both keep having frantic dreams (me: about labor; James: that "she" is a "he"!) and are not getting much sleep at night. With trips to the bathroom every 1.5 hours, baby's movements from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. (I think she will be a night owl...), and James generating 1000 BTU's of heat, it is difficult to sleep!
We have decided to keep her name a secret, but boy, are we ready to tell you all what we have chosen. We hope you will like it, and if you don't, you won't be able to tell us so! Ha, Ha! For now, she goes by Leona, Baby, or Precious Princess--depending on who you talk to!
I have had a great pregnancy and I have mixed feelings about it coming to an end. I have loved every minute of it--especially feeling her grow and move inside of me. James loves to tease her and get her to kick his hand. I love knowing that she is safe and warm and cozy in there--and we both hope that we will be good enough parents to keep her happy on the outside!
Over the past year, we have definitely had a roller coaster ride. Baby Hemsley will come almost exactly 1 year after our son Samuel's birth. It has been interesting "re-living" my pregnancy with Samuel over the past 10 months. Samuel taught us so much about ourselves, our faith, our families, friends, and our Lord. Baby Hemsley has brought us hope that we will have the large family we have always wanted. James says 12 kids; I say 3-4!
As we await the baby's birth, we want to remember Samuel's time with us--which was so meaningful--and we hope you will, too. Baby Hemsley will always know she has a big brother, and that we will all see him again one day!
We will keep you posted. In the meantime, pray for cool weather, pleasant dreams, and short labor!
--Chiara and James
We have decided to keep her name a secret, but boy, are we ready to tell you all what we have chosen. We hope you will like it, and if you don't, you won't be able to tell us so! Ha, Ha! For now, she goes by Leona, Baby, or Precious Princess--depending on who you talk to!
I have had a great pregnancy and I have mixed feelings about it coming to an end. I have loved every minute of it--especially feeling her grow and move inside of me. James loves to tease her and get her to kick his hand. I love knowing that she is safe and warm and cozy in there--and we both hope that we will be good enough parents to keep her happy on the outside!
Over the past year, we have definitely had a roller coaster ride. Baby Hemsley will come almost exactly 1 year after our son Samuel's birth. It has been interesting "re-living" my pregnancy with Samuel over the past 10 months. Samuel taught us so much about ourselves, our faith, our families, friends, and our Lord. Baby Hemsley has brought us hope that we will have the large family we have always wanted. James says 12 kids; I say 3-4!
As we await the baby's birth, we want to remember Samuel's time with us--which was so meaningful--and we hope you will, too. Baby Hemsley will always know she has a big brother, and that we will all see him again one day!
We will keep you posted. In the meantime, pray for cool weather, pleasant dreams, and short labor!
--Chiara and James
My Turn
Dave Basel was quite enthusiastic about spinning me around. Between him spinning me about 20 times and the blindfold, it's a wonder I didn't hit one of the bystanders.
Anne Marie
Anne Marie and Jim Trammell were in town so Jim could defend his dissertation. Anne Marie is pregnant, too!
Chiara gives her a good spin before she takes a shot at the elusive pinata.
Iowa City Baby Shower
Chiara tries to hit a pinata at the baby shower in Iowa City. It was hilarious watching grown adults trying to hit it.
Decorating "One-sies"
Sandra, Krista, Aunt Rina, Alex, and Jeri.
Baby Hemsley will have "unique" one-sies to wear!
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Thanksgiving Flipbook 6
Sandra gets up to hug Chiara. Chiara was doing a good job at capturing the whole thing!
Thanksgiving Flipbook 4
Starting from the Left: Sandra Jasinski, Pete Hemsley, Mark Jasinski, Nick Jasinski, Me, Alessia Jasinski, Mrs. Bradford, Grandma Bradford 1, Carrie Bradford, Grandma Bradford 2.
Thanksgiving Flipbook 1
This is the first picture of everyone at the Thanksgiving table. Chiara had a plan, that she would take everyone's picture in a rapid fire mode as she told them she was pregnant. This is the first picture of that moment. Fairly typical family gathering in Grand Rapids, MI.
First Pictures of Second Baby Hemsley
This is a really good picture of our new baby. This was taken back in January, when Chiara had her 20 week checkup.
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