Strange feeling...

This is quite the strange feeling. I am sitting in a hospital bed hooked up to all kinds of equipment awaiting the birth of our first child. Ryan is down in the cafeteria and I am alone enjoying a quiet moment before all the crazyness starts. My water broke last night and after confirming it this morning I was sent to the hospital to have the little guy even though I was (and still am not) in labor. I can tell that it's going to be a pretty long night. I think it will be interesting to look back on this entry in days and weeks to come, as so much will change. I am ever grateful for the perfect plan the Lord has laid out to get me (us) to this moment. As I am nervous about how much our lives will change, I am excited to meet my new little guy. Friends and family have been praying for him for two years, and I actually get to hold him in a matter of hours. God is so good.

Dropping....

So, I thought the little guy had dropped a few weeks ago. Ryan just took my 38 week picture and I compared it to my 37 week picture and wow. He dropped this week. At times I feel like he is going to just drop right out of me. Oh, if only it could be that easy...

37 weeks

38 weeks

School Baby Shower

On Friday my wonderful friends at school threw me my very last baby shower! It was a wonderful time and I felt so loved and cared for by the great people I work with. My first grade team and my mentor Sally lovingly put the entire thing together. I am going to miss all the special people that I spend everyday with when I am out with the little guy. Thanks Anna for taking the pictures with your super awesome camera!

A beautiful blanket made by Diane, a third grade teacher. It came with a matching hat!

A diaper cake made by Tracey!

Melissa and I!

Anna, the awesome photographer

Donna and I. I need to get a bigger picture! This will have to do for now!

Big boy....

Sooooo my trip to the doctor today was good and interesting all at the same time. My high blood sugar may cause the baby to grow larger than normal, so they wanted to check his weight via ultrasound. I got to see his face which was a joy....so amazing (I think he has my lips). As I was talking to the ultrasound technician, I asked her about his weight. 8.1. Yikes. He is going to be a big boy. I am almost 38 weeks which means possibly another pound if he goes until 40 weeks. I am measuring 40 cm as well which is another sign that he is going to be rather large. They haven't mentioned at this point anything about a C-section or induction, but am am preparing myself. Sigh...I guess we may not need newborn diapers!

Belly Photo Shoot!

Ryan is working on becoming a better photographer so he took some fun belly pics! I am about 35 weeks here and feeling great! Bare belly pics ahead! Beware!

34 Weeks!

I can't believe how time is ticking away. Being 34 weeks is pretty bittersweet. My tummy is stretched so far it is almost painful, singing in church is almost impossble due to me running out of oxygen, and my feet hate me at the end of each school day. BUT there is an upside to this craziness. People are SOOO nice when they see me! I was in the parking lot in Costco the other day walking to my car. A mom about my age stopped her mini van, rolled down her window and yelled out to me, "you are SOOOO adorable! Oh my goodness!" I was so flattered. I can do this very pregnant thing a bit longer I think!

34 Weeks

Baby Shower at the Cheesecake Factory!

My good friends from Charlotte threw me a baby shower on Friday. It was fabulous! Good friends, yummy food, and presents! It doesn't get any better than that! We ate enormous meals, and washed them down with delicious pieces of cheesecake! I wanted a shower in which I got lots of practical things (I know, I'm boring). I got lots of diapers, wipes, sheets, creams, medicines, laundry detergent, etc. I knew I was in the right hands with these girls because they are all moms! Well, except Tonya...she is learning with me!

Amanda, Karen, Mandy, Amanda, Me, Ginny, Kelly, and Tonya! Moms of all boys! (Tonya isn't sure what hers is yet...only a few more weeks).

Cute little bib from Karen.

Basket of goodies from Mandy.