Lots of changes happening lately. I don't like change that others bring upon me (who does?), but I definitely have learned that I am a person who enjoys changes when I am in control or when I know that they are coming. In college I always looked forward to a new semester that had a different schedule, different classes, and new activities. I'm still like that with Greg's semester schedules. It feels refreshing to change things up sometimes.
One big change today is that we are now entering the 3rd trimester! Wahoo!! Although I am saying goodbye to the more comfortable 2nd trimester, I am so excited to hit this milestone and know that we are one week closer to full term. Emily should be weighing in a little over 2 lbs and should be about 14 inches long. Over the next 13+/- weeks, she'll be adding lots and lots of pounds and I will start to really stretch out. I have a cute bump right now, but I still don't feel that big. No stretch marks on my tummy or linea nigra, but the little spider veins are starting to mess with my legs. I am loving sleeping right now. I've noticed it is a little more uncomfortable and my legs frequently threaten to cramp up, but in general I have never enjoyed restful sleep like I have these past few months. My body is finally taking a break from overdrive and is slowing down to give Emily the attention she needs to grow. That's been a great change.
Another big change is my notice to my boss that I will not be returning to work full time after she is born. My plan is to work through the end of July and then have a few weeks before Emily comes to nest and rest to my heart's content. I am very thankful for a boss who has been incredibly supportive of our decision. She is looking into the possibility of me doing tele-marketing for the admissions office from my house once I feel up to it. There is also a potential for me to get involved with a new online program that the school is starting up. All of this is such an answer to prayer. I really wrestled with the decision about work. I know that my heart firmly desires to be at home full time, but I also had fears about not adding to my meager retirement savings and us not having extra each month to save toward our next car. I also worried about how butchered my resume will look with my short term jobs. But the Lord reminded me that following His plans for me always results in enough provision, and He will take care of that part. Just yesterday Greg got invited to participate in a 12 hour training session that will pay him $400 for his time. And it looks good on his CV (resume) to do the training also! If I were to continue working for my current employer from home, then it would be a little monthly income for retirement and maybe car savings. We've taken the leap of faith and are trusting that the opportunities will come when we need them.
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