8/24/13

Saturday=T minus Two Weeks

    Our little girl is estimated to arrive on September 7, 2013 and we could not be more excited!  It is hard to believe that this all became a reality earlier in January.  To some that may seem like such a long time ago, but to see all the changes that have taken place up until this point have gone so quickly and have completely humbled me.
     To think about all of the intricate details that must come together in just a short 40 weeks is just astounding and points directly to an incredible God.  Sites like, babycenter.com and bump.com allowed me to see the development of our little one week by week and see that God is truly a creator of practicality and beauty.
     It is encouraging that everything is ready for our little girl, Riley.  Her room is done, clothes are hung and washed and we are eagerly waiting her arrival.  I feel we are as prepared as we will be.  I think if I research anymore on diaper changes, crying soothing techniques, or pain management videos I am going to lose all of the useful information I already have crammed in my head.  I have learned through it all that reading and researching is a good thing, but too much of a good thing can be bad.  There is a point in the learning process that you have to stop and just wait.  THAT is where I am right now.  At this point my husband and I just have to wait until she gets here and hope and pray that what we have learned and the people that surround us will be enough to get us through.  It is key though that we have that support group and to those people I thank you in advance for the time and energy you will use to help these helpless parents.
     If you would have asked me 3 months ago if I was ready or if I was scared, I would have answered with a big fat No and a big fat YES!  The Bradley Method helped immensely to prepare my mind for what is to come.  10 classes with very helpful information allowed me to pass from a nervous wreck of a pregnant women to a calm, patient, excited almost new mom.  (More to come on the Bradley Method in a later post.)
    So as for the next post, I may or may not have a baby to give updates on!  Ahhhhh!
My husband and I at a Welcome Home party for his brother Nate

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