The 9th month

Here I am. The end of this pregnancy, the beginning of a new chapter in our lives. I pray we are blessed with the arrival of healthy, baby boy soon. He is doing great so far. Moving, rolling, hiccuping. We pray we are so blessed to hold him alive and well in our arms. I can't believe we are so close.

 Having done this four times before doesn't make it any easier physically, but mentally I definitely feel more laid back, less anxious. I want to hold him and see his sweet face, but I know it means a big change for our family. I am always feeling like there is not enough of me to go around. Somehow, God miraculously multiplies my love for another sweet baby and our families love for another member. The kids are SO very excited right now. They are definitely more ready for him to come than me.

My nesting is in overdrive since coming off bed rest last week and I feel that I have a million things to do before he comes.

We did so much this week. Benjamin's 4th birthday, working on all the landscaping and yard, having Ben's pool party, recovering and unpacking from vacation. We are EXHAUSTED!

My next doctors appointment is Tuesday. I'll find out my group B Strep status which will help me figure out my birth plan. I have a couple more childbirth classes to attend before that's over. It's so hard to imagine what this birth is going to be like having him at the hospital instead of at home. I have been doing tons of reading and lots of praying. I know God already knows. Praying for peace.