Baby Boy - 37 weeks

I thought that since we're coming down to the home stretch before Baby Boy comes, I'd start updating you on what's happening concerning his arrival. 

I had a doctor's appointment today and had my belly measured and the baby's heart beat checked. Everything was great! Apparently at this stage with Ellie, I was measuring big. But today, I measured right on target. My doctor is a bit perplexed, believing that this little guy is not going to be as big as Ellie was (she was 9lbs. 12oz.!), but on the other hand, she didn't think Ellie was going to be that big either. (Hannah was "only" 8lbs. 4oz.) So, all this to say, I'm still on for my ultrasound tomorrow morning to find out just how big this guy is so there can be a little less guessing. 

It appears that no matter what his size, I'll still be induced early...probably at 38 - 38 1/2 weeks. Which means...that's coming up soon!!!!! (week of May 12) I think I've hit the "nesting" stage, spending most of yesterday afternoon and evening washing baby clothes, setting up the nursery and organizing the girls' clothes/dresser (that they are now sharing). I kind of like it...although I also have to admit that I've also hit the "nervous" stage. I'm nervous about how labor and delivery are going to go (more about the unknown way everything is going to happen, not even about the pain...isn't that weird?!) and about having a new born in our home again. What if he cries a lot? What if Ellie is soooooo jealous that she acts out and I can't handle it? What if my recovery is horrible and I'm always exhausted? What if, what if, what if....

And then, I stop and remember that no matter what, I am blessed. I am blessed and everything will work out exactly how it's supposed to work out. And, I remember that even if baby boy cries a lot, even if Ellie get's all nutty on me and even if I'm so exhausted I can't see straight, I will have a beautiful baby boy that God has entrusted Brian and I with and I will make it through. I am blessed now and will be blessed by this new baby. 

As you remember the blessings in your life, please remember the Smith family (I mentioned them a couple of weeks ago) and read their blog if you have the time. You will be touched...You can find them here: http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com/