Less Than 3 Weeks!

Wow, I am less than 3 weeks away from my due date now! I can't believe how fast time has gone, and really, this little sweetheart could come any day. My weekly doctor appointments will begin, so I am curious about what they will say this coming Monday morning. We know one thing for sure - this baby has dropped down and is getting ready to come out. I have been having more and more contractions. In fact, last night Troy and I spent about an hour or so timing them, they were so regular and strong. But, just when I started thinking maybe I should start getting our things together for a trip to the hospital, they became less frequent and painful. Whew! Close call!

I'm sure very soon I will feel ready for d-day, but last night I was panicking that I was NOT ready! You see, I have a list of things that I want done before the baby comes, and barely half of them have been done so far. My mom came over today and graciously spent 6 hours helping me get things crossed off the list. We finished the guest bedroom and bathroom, so now if we have anyone staying here after baby, it is ready. We cleaned out my pantry so all the expired food is gone, and everything is cleaned and organized. We also spring-cleaned much of the kitchen. Troy is going to help me finish the landscaping outside, and tomorrow I plan to do a big walmart run to make sure we are stocked up on a few necessities (laundry detergent, shampoo, dog food, etc.) so we don't have to do too many store runs the first couple of weeks that we are home with Baby. Almost done and ready!

Last weekend I was given an AMAZING baby shower by my mom and sisters - what a blessing! We received so many amazing items that we really need for the baby. Like a stroller, swing, diaper bag, bathtub, diapers, newborn clothes (neutral of course). It was almost embarrassing how much we were given!

It got me thinking, what a heartbreak that not all babies are this loved and welcomed into the world. All babies should have what ours does - a supportive, loving family and friends, who value the miracle of life and see what a blessing a child is, and are beyond excited to have them. Yes, our little one is indeed blessed.