Almost Nine Months....and it is all coming to an end, at least the being pregnant part. I am definitely stretched to the max, and I am glad that we are delivering a week early, although I am not excited about a c-section. Everything has been progressing normally except for her not dropping and turning, so I am very thankful for that. Jason and I still can't believe how fast time has gone by! Ready or not, she is going to be in our arms this week, and two will become three :)
We are scared and excited all at the same time. It is amazing how much one can worry about someone that you have never met or even seen. I told Jason that I would give one of my limbs for her to be perfect...not sure I have ever felt that way about anyone before. As it gets closer and closer it is amazing to me how helpful it is when Jason will just grab my hand or tummy and say a prayer. He has helped so much in the last few weeks to relieve my worry and stress. We pray constantly that she is healthy and know that no matter the outcome God has blessed us with an amazing gift of life that he created just for us. I was reminded of that today...while driving and one of my favorite songs by Casting Crowns came on the radio and I cranked it up. Aleah immediately began jumping around in my tummy...reminding me she is okay...and that she loves Casting Crowns haha! I am not surprised .It was one of the first concerts that I took her too :) I'm pretty sure that it was also God reminding me of who is in control and that he will never give us more than we can handle.
A good friend of ours Lindsay Brubaker (wife of Jason's best friend Ben) came over to capture some pictures of us in our last weeks of being pregnant. She is dabbling in photography and I think she is off to a really good start! These are some of my favorites...
As I look back on almost 40 weeks of pregnancy I thought I would make a list of things that I will miss about being pregnant and things that I will NOT miss. I asked Jason the same thing, so he had some input in this list as well
Things I will miss...
The excuse to eat WHATEVER I want :)
People letting me cut in line at the grocery store
People always offering me their seat or chair
The first time I felt her kick
The nice and big perky boobs (Jason)
Always a reason to go out to eat or do something because we won't be able to once she is born (Jason)
My fast growing and thicker hair
SLEEP...knowing she won't let me for a while :)
Watching my tummy move
Things I will NOT miss...
Not being able to eat WHATEVER I want (lunch meat, Blue Cheese, Sushi..etc)
Complete strangers telling me their graphic delivery story in the middle of the grocery store
The woman next to me while getting a pedicure asking me a million questions from what her name is...or if I am going to use disposable diapers...really?
Bigger boobs (sorry Jason)
Sleeping on my side (I'm a back sleeper)
The guy that rubbed my belly at a wedding... no clue who he was! Is it ever OK to touch a woman in the mid section that you don't know? NEVER!!!
Complete strangers telling me how my pregnancy will be!
Seeing or being able to reach my feet!
Walking into a room and everyone looks at your belly..weird but everyone does it! Haha
My neediness and mood swings...(Jason) I think I have been completely normal :)
The constant depleting wardrobe...I miss my skinny jeans!!!
Her hiccups (Sorry Aleah)
Heartburn
Although my WILL NOT miss list is longer...I have to say that being pregnant has been one of the most amazing and enjoyable experiences that I have had in my life. Although I know that my body has been changed forever and will take some work to get it back into shape, I cannot imagine that any of that will matter once I hold her in my arms for the first time. Jason and I know that life as we know it is about to change forever, but we know that the changes and sacrifices that we will make, will all be for the better. I know that Aleah will teach us so much about life, each other, and what is important...and she hasn't even taken her first breath yet.
We already thank God for her and the amazing plans he has for all three of us!
So...this Friday October 12, 2012 around 10:30am, we will welcome our baby girl Aleah Marie into the world.. she hase no idea how much she is already loved.
Jason and I will begin the next journey in this crazy life together...
as Mommy and Daddy...
Let the next chapter begin...
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you
and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
Psalm 40:5 Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.
