Ok, I just want to give a quick update since my last one was so emotional...
The doctor had said it should be sometime this week, which it is, but still with no baby. I'm growing a little bit anxious, but not too much because my wonderful hubby is here now and we get to enjoy this time together, just the two of us, which won't happen again until we're empty nesters...scary.
Yesterday the doctor said the baby is ready and it should be any day now, so everyone's waiting to see who is going to win the family bet on what day J.T. will come and how much he will weigh. I already lost, I said it would be yesterday :(
As far as my feelings about childbirth, God has really been repairing my heart this past week. It has involved some more challenging questions I've had to face about who I'm really putting my trust in, and how much I am really willing to let God be in control regardless of how that translates into circumstances. As of right now, I am ready. I am ready for that first contraction and ready to experience Jesus holding me through it. I'm going to take it one labor pain at a time since my human brain can get overwhelmed quite easily, but all the while remembering that I CAN do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me. I have verses and worship songs all packed up in my bag to use during labor, and whether it ends up being 2 hours or 20 hours, drug-free or all drugged up, I'm excited for the experience because it will be God's unique experience for me, and we get to go through it together. So I'm much more at peace now and so ready to welcome this new life into the world. Thank you, Lord!
I better get going and help Joe, who is cleaning out the pantry. Apparently my so-called "nesting" instinct was quite a joke compared to his...
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3 comments:
hahaha Joe's nesting WOULD outdo all others :) I'm happy you are more at peace with things. P.S i've already been practicing my dramatic reading skills :) Love you, and see you soon!! :)
the nesting comment about Joe was hilarious... yet sounded so loving awe...awe. i am excited...your waiting game is exciting! :) love.
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My thoughts are with you. No matter how you end up bringing JT into the open air, I know it will be with a lot of love and great strength - mental, corporeal, and spiritual.
Hope your happy moments are quick to come!
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