39 weeks, 2 days

This morning, I woke up before the sun was up in quite a bit of pain.  I guessed I had slept on my left side for too long…my hips, leg, and ribs were all aching.  I got up to walk around for just a bit and then went back to bed- this time on my right side.  I was able to sleep for an hour or so.

When it was time to actually get up for the day, I sat up on the edge of the bed and before I could get up on my feet good, I was already contracting.  Not having been in labor on my own before, it is a little frightening to me to wonder “is this it?”.    Eight in the morning now finds me having been incredibly sick to my tummy all morning, contracting and feeling some other “odd” sensations.  I admire those of you who just seem “to know”…maybe that will be me at some point.

 If anything changes through the day, I’ll be sure to post again.

  

    

38 weeks, 6 days

So close….so close….so close……I woke up this morning to Paul rubbing my tummy and telling me that it wouldn’t be much longer. Little feet and little toes are so sweet to feel…my older children can’t resist feeling this sweet little life still growing inside of me.

Motherhood is an amazing thing to experience. Before I had children, I could have never imagined how wonderful it would be to hear a sleeping baby in the cradle next to me, or see their little fingers curled around mine. It would have never occurred to me how I would feel to see them succeed at something they’ve tried so hard at, or watch them help a younger sibling that just needs a helping hand. What a privilege to enjoy life with a child.

As the days go by, I am getting more and more excited to see this little one…he is another special blessing from a very loving God…I pray that Paul and I can raise him to be the man that he is created to be.

38 Weeks, 3 Days

-and we wait. 

 The simmering Alabama heat (today it’s supposed to be 98^, in our home it is 83^ with the air on) makes it almost impossible to find any comfortable spot when you are not pregnant, much less when you are this close to a due date.

I’ve tried to just sit around and drink lots of water today, but I find myself longing for the night time when the temps will drop back down. 

I honestly don’t know how women before AC units survived during pregnancy in the deep south…between the humidity and the heat, it’s hard to function at all….much less run a home.

Even so, I’m trying to get a little done.  Our carpet has really needed to be shampooed…today I’ve been on my hands and knees scrubbing spots out of it and hopefully over the next few weeks we’ll be able to Rug Doctor everything….I think that it would make our living room look so much better!   Of course, in another week and a half, it might be someone else Rug Doctoring for me! 

I can’t believe that I’m so close to the due date of this little one.  There was so much more that I wanted to do in the house.  I’m running out of time, I’m afraid.  It’s O.k., I’m sure he won’t notice- it’s just that nesting thing that I have going right now.

 Hmmmm…I guess that’s it for the update…I’ll try and write a little more later…when it’s cooler and I’m in a better frame of mind.

Tracy

Weeks…

I can’t believe that I have reached this point already. Each passing day leaves me more and more excited to see this little miracle that I
am carrying.Some things of note:

Today marks the day when I have begun my labor preparation herbs.
Aside from the baby being rather active today, I am really not feeling any different than I did before I took them…not that one day would really make that much of a difference! : )

He is so big, I am getting that “rib burn” quite regularly now. I find that pelvic tilts, walking and sometimes just a change of position have really helped.

I’m so grateful for the microwavable rice socks. I’ve been able to keep little aches and pains at a minimum with the help of these. I’m
hoping to have time to make one for myself (up until now, I’ve been
making them for others!) soon.

We have most everything we need for our little one with the exception of burp cloths (which I’m working on), and a car seat. My mom is going to purchase his coming home outfit for us and she has agreed
to crochet an edging on the blanket that I knit for him. I’m really excited as this will be an heirloom made my him and his Grandmommy. I hope that it will be very special to him.

I have started his baby book. What a joy to write words that my son
will one day read for himself. The Lord is so good…what a wonderful place to share you faith with a future generation. I smile at the thought that one day his children and his children’s children will read my words and know what a special person this young man is to me.

I’m having contractions pretty much daily. They are usually not anything that make me more than uncomfortable but a constant reminder of the time ticking away.

I’m also having heartburn pretty frequently. It’s obvious orange juice and tomato based foods are something that I should probably avoid right now.

A few prayer requests concerning this birth:

1. I would love for my husband to be more involved. There is something about birth in a hospital that makes that nearly impossible, but I know that the Lord knows my heart.

2. I’m praying that first, I don’t have to be induced, but should
I find myself in this situation for the 9th time, that it will not
be as painful or as long (I’ve had inductions lasting almost 30 hours!).

3. My recovery from birth is quick and I’m back to feeling healthy and strong quickly.

4. There will be no complications during this birth.

5. Mostly, I want a healthy, happy boy!!

6. That the Lord would be glorified in all….

Thank you all for your notes of encouragement and your continued support. I can’t tell you how much they mean to my family and I!

With my love,

Tracy

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