All feels topsy-turvy around here, so I've been negligent of this little space and haven't been making time to write. We are in the midst of 36 weeks, so we could be welcoming the baby so very soon! All looked swell at the doctor's appointment this week, thankfully. I'm nervous about labor and delivery as a first-time mama-to-be who has no idea what's going on, but we're praying for tons of God's grace and mercy, and are ever grateful for medical breakthroughs like the epidural. When one of our friends asked Alex if he was ready for me to give birth, he replied, "Is there medication for husbands?" HAHA.
I just started working from home since we are in month 9 and the baby could arrive at her own whim. I feel like time has crept up on us because other facets of our lives have been competing priorities. Our goals this week are to clean the pigsty of our little home, install the car seat, finish packing our hospital bag, and watch an online childbirth class. I daresay we have all we need (when it comes to material things) for this little one, and so much more. We've been so blessed by the amazingly generous people in our lives. My coworker chummies threw us a surprise baby shower a couple of weeks ago, and our lovely church family threw us a sweet shower this weekend past.
By the way, are you all anticipating fall, or what? Our neck of woods has been dreadfully warm though autumn is fast-approaching, so my pregnant body temperature does not make me a happy camper of late. It makes me crave liquid nitrogen ice cream, which was SO legit when we tried it per a friend's recommendation here last month. Definitely some of the best (handmade-in-front-of-your-face-right-when-you-order-it) ice cream I've ever had!
Oh Helen!! I've been thinking of you and hoping for an update!! Everything is just as it should be!! Congratulations on making it this far and blessings to in the next few weeks. I think it's smart that you will look at the online class. This way you won't feel so blindsighted going through labor the first time. So happy for you. Just ask if you have any questions. I've done this just a few times... :) All my love,
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Helen! It's been so long. Best wishes as you head into motherhood :) I know you will do great. A la minute is 5 min away from me... Can't believe you were right in my area! Praying for you
ReplyDeletewow. I can't believe how fast time has gone by. Well best of luck, It's a wonderful experience. Take some time to take it all in. Even though many of us in that last month are so anxious to finally give birth, when it's all said and done, It is missed! Can't wait to meet your little one. God is with you, not to worry!
ReplyDeletewow. I can't believe how fast time has gone by. Well best of luck, It's a wonderful experience. Take some time to take it all in. Even though many of us in that last month are so anxious to finally give birth, when it's all said and done, It is missed! Can't wait to meet your little one. God is with you, not to worry!
ReplyDeletebeautiful showers! best wishes to you!
ReplyDeleteit's almost time dear friend! these last few weeks will fly by so fast, as the rest of your pregnancy has i'm sure. it's so good you are taking time to enjoy yourself these last few weeks with your hubby. getting ice cream is always such a sweet treat! and don't worry, everything will go just fine and you'll get to see your little one's precious face. try to focus on that. but God's right by you, so everything will work out just fine. :)
ReplyDeletewow!! you are so close!! so exciting! cherish every moment :)
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and your family.
cant wait to see pictures of your little one
Oh this ice cream looks delicious. And I'm certainly very excited for you! Ah, this is such an exciting time for you :) Best of luck and God bless :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! tehehe love the name of the ice cream. Looks Delicious. Good Luck with the baby errands!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you guys are ready... but, oh, I love your husband's comment about medication for husbands. You will do great!! Enjoy each other's company these last few weeks!
ReplyDeleteAw you are so close! That ice cream looks delish!
ReplyDeleteyou got this lady- can't believe how close you are, and still crazy adorable:) Looks like such a fun ice cream place!! Love all your mini adventures.
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