So, I'm at 35 weeks! This summer, and 3rd trimester, have gone by so quickly. We were so busy in July though that I knew it would be August before we were ready to give up July. In July we went to DC where I worked in the office for a few days and my awesome co workers threw me a baby shower! It was unexpected and so sweet. Then we took Primo for his first trip to Rehoboth (even though he doesn't know it) where we parked ourselves in the sand and even rode some small waves. It was funny to imagine that next year the feet that are kicking me will be in the water! Jenna was in Erie in July which was just awesome. It was so wonderful to get to spend so much time with someone I've missed for so long and only usually see once in a while. We'll miss her so much as she heads to grad school in Israel, the land of tents and sand. (Just kidding, I've realized she'll actually be in a very big city. Same thing.)
Our baby shower was at the end of July, and I think Suz was more prepared for the shower than we are for this baby! Mandy came into town and we got to spend a lot of time with her, which was awesome. She's just super cool. She and Suz did a lot of preparing while I worked at the table in the living room... and remember the blueberries in the scones at the shower? Manz and I picked those in the rain. Cha. The shower was very fun, kind of like Christmas, birthday and girls night out all at once. And it was so humbling how everyone came together to prepare us for our firstborn. We're currently saving up some extra change in the piggy bank for the unpaid part of my maternity leave, and i've been praying about our finances for months- God has been providing like crazy! Between garage sales (so fun!), the baby showers in July, an unexpected financial gift, a free dresser from Mike and Mandy, borrowing Mammaw's glider to put in the nursery, and an upcoming diaper party that our great friends are throwing for us Friday- I can honestly say my prayers have been answered in a big way! God is good and I am learning to trust a little less in myself (because that's just nuts) and a little more in him.
My belly continues to grow even though it feels like it absolutely can't stretch another inch. The babe is very strong and though he doesn't kick as much now that he has run out of room to play, he moves around a lot and i've been getting a knee or elbow that comes out so far on my right side that I feel like my skin is just going to rip! I'm keeping track of those pains though so I can put him in time out when he's born. (just kidding). Mike and I are getting really excited to meet this little guy, and I still can't make sense of the fact that our child is right there, kicking me, and we'll see him in person soon. Quite the miracle, 'eh?
I could definitely use some prayer over the next few weeks. It was a trying day, and my struggle with not being in control or being able to do things I used to be able to do grows daily. Regardless of how pregnant I am, it's still difficult to give up being on the go and many outdoor activities. Plus, now as my body stretches even more I question each ache, pain and stretch because it's so hard to tell what is ok and what is not. I am thankful for a God who gives me peace!
We also had our labor and delivery class a weekend or two ago... it was a little intimidating but mostly informative, which helped me feel more confident about actually having this little one. It freaks me out a little to look down at my stomach and realize this baby is going to need an exit strategy at some point. Hm.
That's all for now, I'm exhausted. I'm going to bed. I love you all. Happy Birthday tomorrow Manz :)
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You look beautiful in that picture!
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