32 Weeks...Where Did The Time Go???

Hey All,

We are currently 32 weeks along which means that I am now 8 months into this pregnancy.  Who knew this time would come so fast?  We are truly excited and I am now moving into prep mode for the baby to come.  I just want to make sure that we have all we need for the hospital and when we come home. I am so thankful for all of the overwhelming support we have had thus far.  God has really provided for us in ways that we could never imagine!

Last night I watched the episode of Giuliana and Bill where their son was born.  Right before they showed the birth of their son, they showed the journey that they had to get to the point of their son's birth.  For some reason, I lost it! I haven't cried much during this pregnancy probably because it still doesn't seem real and I am having a hard time accepting that everything is ok until I hold a healthy baby in my arms.  I know that's a little weird to some of you but until you go through an infertility experience, you probably won't understand.  You start off with such hope that things are just going to work out and then you try and try with no positive results.  It makes you a stronger person but it's also so hard to go through.  Especially when it seems like everyone around you can have kids so easily.  It's hard to remain positive when your experiences have been so unpredictable...you just don't want to get your hopes up until you are sure everything is ok.  However, I guess seeing that episode last night gave me hope that it's ok to trust that everything is going to be ok.  If she can go through all she went through and have her desired result, I can too.  There is no reason that I should not trust that!  God has been too good to us so far for me to believe otherwise. 

So we move on.  8 months along and still doing well.  By the end of the days now, I am exhausted and swollen.  I think it's so funny how this little bundle in my belly can cause so much swelling!  However, at my last doctor's visit all vitals were great.  No high blood pressure and the ultrasound was perfect.  I guess the swelling is just part of the experience.  Teaching right now is not that easy either because I am not as mobile as I used to be.  However, I know my kids at school are still progressing with their learning.  I have met the girl who will take over for my during my leave and I think she will do a great job with the kids.  It's just hard to believe that we are finally getting to the point where she is almost here.  We are now going every two weeks so time is definitely drawing near.  Keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we are turning the curve with this pregnancy.  The weeks continue to bring new experiences and excitement for us.  I hope you all have a fabulous Thanksgiving and eat until your heart is content.  Until then...