Everyone's waiting...including us. No babies yet. I went to the dr on Wednesday and was 2-3 cm dilated; the dr said they could come that day or next week - it's all just a waiting game. The babies should both be well into 5 lbs by now and I think would be totally healthy should they come anytime now. I feel ready, at least physically ready in terms of the nursery, carseats, etc...but I don't know if I'll ever be ready for the unknown of raising children. I'm excited though. What an honor and gift to have these little ones coming into the world, to be image bearers of Christ to them everyday, to pray for them and love them with all that I am. Talk about a humbling experience. It's really made me reflect on my parents, but especially all the sacrifices that my mom made for me over the years. It's amazing how unappreciative I was, not realizing that her goal was to raise me well and keep me safe. Becoming a parent myself has made me even more thankful for the family that I come from.
Steven and I went out on a date night last night to Olive Garden, watched a little Lost and then stayed up late playing Super Mario Bros. 3 on Wii - we then slept until 11am this morning...it was great. I figure, we better enjoy it as this may be our final Saturday to sleep late for the rest of our life (whoa, reality).
Friday was my last day of work for the next 6-8 weeks (depending on when the babies arrive). It was so weird walking out of my office thinking that the next time I come back, I'll be a parent. It's difficult to leave my families for these weeks, but I can only trust God that he'll care for them through others while I'm gone. Time to shift into "my family" mode. Steven is on vacation for the next two weeks, which I'm so excited about! I'm hoping the babies might wait a few more days at least so that we have a little freedom together before they come, but we'll see.
Here are some pictures of the nursery!
3 comments:
their cribs are outside under a tree?! very cute. we are waiting with you guys! i am jealous of your saturday morning! i remember those days...(reflective pause)...hmm. this weekend, rockie's sister (& 3 kids) came to visit and i ended up watching all four of them while they went to a woman's conf at church. what a roller coaster! we look forward to hearing the good word!
-luke
everything looks amazing! it seems like your pregnancy has just flown by! We'll be waiting to hear the news!
It seems like just the other day I heard you were pregnant. Time flies...praying for you guys!
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