Most Recent Visit

Jess came with me yesterday to see the doctor. Things went pretty well, we expressed our desires to her and she seemed to want to work with us. She said that we will have to wait and see how labor progress and we can base our decisions on that "because you never know" she said. And she is right we are not in total control of the situation, God is. We are happy that she wasn't pushie about the whole thing.
After the appointment we got a small tour of the delivery room by a nice nurse that took her time to show us around. Got to ask her a few questions and she was very helpful. I think it was good for Jesse and I to get familiar with the place, just to prep our minds a bit. We can't wait to welcome our little one into this world. :)

Upcoming Visit (37 Weeks)

This Thursday I have my 37th week check up. Jesse will be coming with me. The doctor has been a little difficult with us. She seems to love a lot of medical intervention with her patients. She first mentioned the C-section since the baby wasn't turning (it was kind of early for her to make that call). Now she said I will need an epidural since I have a flat pelvis (whatever that means). We really desire to be left to labor in a peaceful environment not where we are being pressured to do things. So please pray that the doctor and nurses would be cooperative with our labor requests and preferences. And that we would know when those interventions are really necessary. It's calming to know that the Lord is in total control of our lives and we desire to entrust every little bit of anxiety to him.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplications with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Phil 4:6-7)

News from the Visit (36 Weeks)

Baby is now in the birth position. Yeah!! At my 34 week visit the Doctor told me that she does not deliver breech babies (which is good since is it kind of risky) so a C-section would be the only option. But today the ultrasound showed him head-down and ready:)
My visits are now every week until baby Cook arrives.
It has been nice being off work and walking at whatever speed I want; as well as waking up and not having to rush out the door to make it on time. Praise the Lord for that.

Baby Shower - Family and Friends

My Mom and big Sis (and Step-Dad) gave us a wonderful baby shower. I cannot say enough how thankful I am for all of the work they put in to it. It was obvious that they had put tons of work. When I arrived I was amazed with all of the fun decorations, colors, better say the whole set-up. They made one of my favorite Ecuadorian drinks "Chicha" it's sort of like Horchata but much better (hehe I say that because I love Ecuador, no offense to my Mexican friends). The food was to die for, Ecua style as well. We give much of the credit to our own world reknown cheff "Brian Alt". He has mastered the Ecuadorian cusine. I have several people asking for the sauce that went on top of the chicken and beef. Please provide recipe per guess's requests.
Thank you to all of the people that came and made this day special for Jesse, me and our little cookie. Thank you for helping us get start it with all of the gifts, but most of all thank you for the love that you share with us.

• Vero: Auntie to be, thank you for the devotional. God's Word can only explain how precious children are to the human race. They are truly a blessing and a reward!
• Mom: Grandma to be, thank you for your sacrificial heart. It has always been a beautiful trade that you have and practice.
• Brian: Grandpa to be, thank you for the love that never runs out. Our little one will have tons of fun with you, I'm so happy that you are his Grandpa.

I hope to post pictures of this fun event soon...or at least before little cookie makes his grand entry to this world.

BABY SHOWER UPDATE - Bible Study

It was so much fun!! The ladies did an excellent job with the food, decorations, games..etc. A special thanks to Katie, Christy and Polonia. They made it possible with all of their kind efforts. May the Lord bless you for that! I got lots of cute gifts and really nice cards that I might even frame in the future. I love the drawing on the onecie contest, we have very talented ladies that did an amazing job. Some of you can make the big bucks if you wanted to sell your design (not a bad idea...huh?). I will try to post some pics. It was a special time thanks to all!