5 Days to Go!

I'm so excited to meet this baby in my tummy. It's unreal that he could come at any time now! Whenever his foot is pushing up...I feel it and think about putting him in sweet little clothes and wrapping him up warm. I've got the diaper bag ready to go and another bag packed for me (it's a bit hard packing for something you've never done before). Luke sold his car this week and got me a Ford Focus to fit the baby and all his stuff in...I definitely like having 4 doors! We spent a couple hours getting the cars cleaned up and setting up the car seat and stroller last night.

These last few weeks have been full of ups and downs for me. At times I've been so uncomfortable that I just thought I'd die if the baby didn't come early. Then Luke got sick and I was afraid he'd be miserable during my labor...a big deal because I'm doing it all naturally with a midwife, and really look forward to support from Luke. Well, I was so discouraged about him being sick that I didn't even think about the possibility of catching it myself. And sick I am! I have a terrible head cold, which is just taking its good old time. It was a big disappointment when I first realized I was catching Luke's cold. But the Lord has soothed my distress, and I feel quite peaceful about everything.

So, I'm drinking raspberry leaf tea for a good labor and cold tea to kick the cold, and just waiting. My life is about to change; I'm thrilled and scared...and believe God will do special things in my heart through this time.

I also can't wait to have Mom and Dad come stay with me for a few days!