Planning our Home Birth!

So I am now 32+ weeks along in this pregnancy. It's gone incredibly fast. Likely because I have the 3 other littles to chase around and take care of!! They keep me on my toes and I barely have a moment to sit all day!!

I feel ready and excited for our home birth... I have a few final things to check off the list , but for the most part we're ready to go... I still need to get a hose and connector to the shower head so we will be able to fill up the tub.. I need a tarp for under the tub... I need to have my home visit (It's coming up on the 16th) and I need to get clearance from an OB (Appt is December 12th) Other than that I have my birth kit sitting in the bedroom waiting, piles of towels folded neatly, baby blankets, baby clothes, diapers, EVERYTHING! Everything is set and waiting for the big day!

We had a class we had to take with my midwives to go over everything about the birth. It was extremely reassuring and made me feel confident in our choice to have a home birth. Hubs and I are excited to have a new born in the house once again. So tiny, precious, and new. Truly one of God's greatest gifts.

I still have in mind to blog about the difference (At least for me) between birthing with an OB and a midwife.. But I just need to find the time to sit and word it properly...

Anyways, I hope everyone is well. Trying to get better about making updates here!

I haven't blogged since JUNE?!

Really!?!? The summer went by too quickly.. Really.. We've been busy with school and other fall activities.. Planning the home birth ... I'm 32 weeks now and it's creeping up on me really quickly! Anyways. Got to run, but look how big the kids have gotten!

So I can let the cat out of the bag right???

I want to make a post...

About Midwives vs. OB's... And as soon as I am feeling better... I'm totally going to do that! lol

I have things to blog about..

But not enough time to go into everything! I will soon!

Guess who turns THREE tomorrow!?!?

Sami!!!! My handsome little man turns THREE tomorrow! I can hardly believe it!! It seems like just yesterday he was born... And now he is growing right up on me! Talking like no body's business, learning new things everyday, and finally using the potty!!! My BIG BOY!! Everyday he looks more and more like his father. He is so so handsome. His eyes just make you fall in love with him! He is one of the most loving, gentle little boys you'd ever meet in your life. He esp loves his Momma!! He's my darling boy!! So happy birthday baby. Momma loves you. More than anything. Thank you so much for coming into my life!! Your one special little man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Has it really been THAT long??

Has it really been THAT long since I blogged??? Gosh.. I used to blog every. single. day. That was way before kids though.. So I guess I get a little slack ???

All 3 kids are doing great. Nadia is excelling in school. Reading and writing better and better every day. Math is her favorite and best subject though..

Sami has... FINALLY potty learned!!!!!!!!!! Thank you GOD for that one!!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is *almost* completely weaned. Nursing only every so often.. It's been a good week since he's asked. My baby is growing up :-( (He turns THREE on Monday! wowza!) He's my man.

Samirah is talking more now.. She's nearly 15 months old and such a doll.. Okay.. She actually is kind of moody and cries way more than any person should lol But I love her to death and she's one special little creature!

My babies! time consuming little loves of my life!!!!!!!!!!!!

Husam. He's well. Same old Husam.

You know. These people take up the majority of my time.. Leaving very little for anything else. I so want to write a regular blog. I love to let it all out on here. It's free therapy for goodness sake! I just need more hours in the day! Between the kids, the husband, the house, and our menagerie of animals I'm so busy!! Plus I volunteer here, there, and everywhere which also takes up a lot of time..

Trying to plan our summer vacation but we keep going back and forth.. I wanted to do a cruise.. Husam suggested Hershey Park... Just don't know. We'll probably end up at a beach with a boardwalk. Husam's favorite... Any suggestions from my blog friends??

I've been tweeting a lot.. It's easier to fit random thoughts in here and there in 140 characters or less than typing out a big blog... I'm Habibti812 over there... So you can always check in with me there!!!!

Anyways. Hopefully it will not be QUITE so long until I blog again...I'm including some recent pictures of my babies!