I have to say that I am horrible about updating this blog. I have so many thoughts on a daily basis about this pregnancy and my sweet son that I want to share with all of you but as soon as I sit down and open the laptop, it seems daunting and overwhelming to put everything into words.
That being said, I do want to share pictures from the most incredible shower I have ever been to. My sisters-in-law Emily and Lisa outdid themselves with this color coordinated shower. It was so special from the cupcake toppers to the yellow and navy candy to the fried macaroni (yum!) to the sweet notes from friends on diapers. I am so lucky to have both of these incredible moms in my life to help me out with this new adventure. I don't know what I would do without them. I also loved seeing my friends from Zebulon and Journey and I am so grateful for the sweet gifts they brought with them.
The most incredible thing that I have enjoyed about this pregnancy is seeing how many people are excited about meeting my son. There are so many that love him already, and that pray for him already. Everyone has been so encouraging and willing to help and it is very reassuring to know that Jesse and I are not doing this alone.
For a pregnancy update, I had my 32/33 week checkup yesterday. I love hearing Elijah's sweet heartbeat every appointment. He is doing great, moving and dancing all over the place every day. My heartburn has gotten tremendously worse and I am definitely uncomfortable sitting, standing, sleeping... but I know that all of that is going to fade away in just a few short weeks when I get to hold my child for the first time. This snowstorm has given me a very nice break to get some extra rest and extra nesting done. I have gone in to work every day except Wednesday though. Most people think that when Wake County schools are closed that means everyone gets a day off but that just isn't true. If I don't go to work, I give up a day I could be home with my son, so the choice is simple, put on an extra layer and head in to work.
Part of me just wants to fast forward to the end so that I can see him and kiss each one of his toes but another part of me just wants to slow down and savor each moment of this pregnancy. Jesse and I look at each other all the time and say, "We're not going to be able to do this anymore..." or "Let's go do this because in a few weeks we won't be able to" and we both share this bittersweet feeling that we are coming to the end of something. Then at the same moment, a huge smile spreads across both of our faces as we realize we are also coming to the beginning of something. Something that will be bigger and harder and more rewarding than anything we have ever done. We look back and we can clearly see how God has been preparing us for our son and we trust and have faith that God will continue to take care of us when he arrives.
So true! Sometimes Bill and I look at each other and say, "Remember when we could just go to a movie at the last minute whenever we wanted to?" Life changes - enjoy this last bit of being a couple. But it is a really good change. We usually answer each other with "no" because it is hard to remember not having our sweet babies in our family. And we wouldn't trade it for the world! Praying for your last few weeks. Hang in there! :)
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