musical memories

I have always been a huge music fan.  Because I am, I tend to associate people, activities and memories with different songs.  Feeling nostalgic  today, so here are a few...

Riding with mom (7-10):
Pop, Billy Joel "River of Dreams", Ace of Base "I Saw the Sign"

Growing up (7-15):
90's country, such as Alan Jackson "Chattahoochie", Diamond Rio "Meet in the Middle", Shania Twain "Any Man of Mine, Neal McCoy "Wink"

Mom driving me to school:
John Michael Montegomery "Sold"

7th Grade DC Trip:
The Offspring-bought Americana
P. Diddy "I'll be Missing You"
Will Smith-listened to cd over and over with Tara

Katie:
Conway Twitty "Love to Lay You Down"
The Bloodhound Gang "The Bad Touch"
James Otto "Just Got Started Loving You"
Jennifer Lopez "Let's Get Loud"

Heather:
Dorrough "Ice Cream Paint Job"

Michelle:
Pitbull "Boom, Shake, Drop"

Dad:
Timbaland "The Way I Are" -turned his hat sideways saying it had a positive message bc the girl liked him for himself lol (Katie and I were riding in the truck with him to check cattle at other farm)

Tom:
Three Days Grace "Over and Over"
Pink "Raise Your Glass"


Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons.  You will find it is to the soul what a water bath is to the body. 
~Oliver Wendell Holmes

To Induce or Not to Induce...

Well, we are at 38 weeks pregnant, full term.  I am opposed to the idea of induction for sefish reasons; however, medical reasons are another story.  At this point my knees and right ankle truly feel as if they are going to give out at any moment.  I cannot take meds due to Jensen having SUA (Single Umbilical Artery), which makes this a high risk pregnancy.  I also have intense swelling.  I don't want anything to happen to our little guy from going through an induction.  I want him to be fully ready, and I wish I could just let him come on his own time.  I just do not know if I can last another week or more.  I have no plans to ask for an induction before 39 weeks.  My midwives do not induce until 42 weeks pregnant.  I have read where the chance of stillbirth doubles after 40 weeks.  Confused...
Is it possible to get induced?  Can I go beyond the midwives to the hospital? Are my reasons selfish?  Which is a safer bet for both of us?  
So many thoughts, questions and concerns.  I know when he is born life will be a little easier.  Losing weight will certainly help my knees and ankle.  Hopefully, the depression goes away, as well. 
Praying our little boy comes soon!! *Hope you are listening, Jensen Thomas!

"If pregnancy were a book they would cut the last two chapters."
~Nora Ephron

I Believe...an email forward from my mom

         A Birth Certificate shows that we were born
           A Death Certificate shows that we died
           Pictures show that we live!
           Have a seat. Relax . . .
           And read this slowly.

          I Believe...
           That we don't have to change friends if
           We understand that friends change

          I Believe....
           That no matter how good a friend is,
           they're going to hurt you,
           every once in a while
           and you must forgive them for that.

          I Believe.....
           That true friendship continues to grow,
           even over the longest distance.
           Same goes for true love.

          I Believe...
           That you can do something in an instant
           That will give you heartache for life.

          I Believe....
           That it's taking me a long time
           To become the person I want to be and I’m still working on it.

          I Believe...
           That you should always leave loved ones with Loving words.
           It may be the last time you see them.

          I Believe....
           That you can keep going long after you think you can't.

          I Believe....
           That we are responsible for what
           We do, no matter how we feel.

          I Believe...
           That either you control your attitude or it controls you.

          I Believe....
           That heroes are the people
           who do what has to be done
           when it needs to be done,

          I Believe....
           That my best friend and I
           can do anything or nothing
           and have the best time..

          I Believe....
           That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're
           down will
            be the ones to help you get back up.

          I Believe...
           That sometimes when I'm angry
           I have the right to be angry, but that
           doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

          I Believe...
           That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences
           you've had
           And what you've learned from them and less to do with how many
           birthdays
            you've celebrated.

          I Believe.....
           That it isn't always enough,
           to be forgiven by others.
           Sometimes, you have to learn
           to forgive yourself.

          I Believe...
           That no matter how bad
           your heart is broken,
           the world doesn't stop for your grief.

          I Believe....
           That our background and circumstances
           may have influenced who we are, but,
           we are responsible for who we become.

          I Believe....
           Two people can look at the exact same
           Thing and see something totally different.

          I Believe...
           That even when you think
           you have no more to give,
           When a friend cries out to you,
           you will find the strength to help.

          I Believe...
           That credentials on the wall
           do not make you a decent human being.

          I Believe…..
           That if you trust in God for what you need all things are
            possible.

          I Believe...
           That you should send this to
           all of the people that you believe in.
           I just did.

"The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything that comes along their way."