Week 37: Down to the Wire

So, in short explanation of my status, this baby should be arriving anytime between now and the week before Thanksgiving! I can’t believe it! The poor girl is just getting bigger and bigger! We have an ultrasound scheduled for Tuesday, November 10th, where they will weigh and measure the baby. If she’s just HUGE, which I guess she will be, I will be induced either that week or in the beginning of the following week. Since my mom is flying in on the 17th, I am going to try and wait for her to come, but if the baby needs to come earlier, mom will have to figure out how to get here before then.

I have literally bought everything that I need to prepare me for absolutely everything baby. At least what every book, magazine and associate has told me that I need. All I need to do now is find a good pediatrician. I got a great recommendation from a friend; I just need to make the call. That will be my priority this week. After that is in order, I guess I will literally be at home, waiting for this little girl to arrive.

The pictures posted for this week are from my ward’s baby shower. My good friends Tineke, Amanda, and my sister Erin and sister-in-law Stephanie all came with me to the church to celebrate the birth of my baby girl with my cute River 4th ward ladies. You should have seen the outfits they gave my baby! My goodness! This little girl is going to be so well dressed; she’s going to make her parents look bad :) I have an entire closet just stuffed full of darling little outfits. The ladies in the ward have been so giving and sweet; I really do appreciate their generosity.

As the birth of this baby gets closer and closer, I have been thinking and reflecting on these past nine months. I have gone through a lot of medical issues these past six years, and every previous moment of discouragement and stress has seemed like nothing every time that I feel my little girl moving inside of me. I don’t know how many kids I will have, but I do know that I have enjoyed every ache, pain and potty break (which have been NUMEROUS) that this pregnancy has given me. Rob and I thank the Lord every day for the blessing and opportunity to be parents. I am grateful that I have had the insight to enjoy what life has given me one day at a time.

I hope that you all have a great week, and thanks again for reading!

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