In just a few weeks, we will have our baby girl home with us! When we were in Florida last weekend, we learned that our baby will most likely come early. We are not sure how early, but they are thinking at least 2 weeks early, if not sooner.
We are planning on me going to Florida as soon as she starts progressing and Josh staying behind to work until he gets “the call” or at least until we hear that more action is happening. With us being 12 hours away, we couldn’t fathom one of us not being there for the birth. Of course, my heart’s cry and prayer is that we will both be able to be there and be in the room- please be praying for this. But as it is with any pregnancy, you just don’t know how it will all land.
We are praying she will come after February. For her to be developmentally strong and Josh’s schedule becomes much more flexible in March for him to be able to come down with me. We are not exactly sure of where I will be staying. We are working out all of the kinks, as the possible dates of delivery keep changing on us. Please be praying for provision and safety for me as I travel and stay there without Josh possibly for a little while!
The good thing is, I am not the typical girl who doesn’t like being by herself. I actually like being alone. I refer to myself as an “outgoing introvert.” I love being around people, but I recharge by being alone, and I love some good alone time in complete silence:) From what I hear about parenthood, I better enjoy that while I can:)
But, things are getting real around here. I had my first baby shower Monday night. My church threw this one and it was amazing . I was overwhelmed by the love and support we have for our sweet baby girl. I kept saying, “I can’t believe this is real.” It was an out of body experience and it is still surreal that all of this is happening to me. To see so many of my friends have baby showers, and then for me to be sitting in that chair- crazy. But awesomely crazy. The picture in this post is when Josh got to re-open everything that night:)
Our lives are seemingly the busiest they’ve ever been. Josh is gearing up for the biggest event that he puts on at the school he is employed with, I am starting an online teaching job, we are in the middle of building our house, have to be out of our apartment by the end of the month (and the house may not be ready…)- so needless to say, we are just trusting that God will work it all out. In the mean time, we are thankful for our amazing parents.
Let’s just say that this isn’t exactly the picture I dreamed of bringing our firstborn into the world by, but she will be so loved and adored, nursery ready or not, house ready or not, perfect timing or not! And soon enough, our lives will calm down, we will be in our home, and will be able to take some deep breaths.
It is funny when people ask me how the nursery is looking, and I respond, “Well, we are in a one bedroom apartment, in the middle of moving and the walls to the house have yet to be painted, countertops in, lights installed, fixtures–the whole 9 yards. The look on their faces is “Oh my goodness…” and yes, there are moments I feel crazy and overwhelmed and stressed. But God has given me a peace that it will all be okay. I really am not freaking out. I am just trusting Him.
It has given me a lesson in trust like never before.
Now that we are getting down to the wire, I plan to update more. As for now, please pray for tomorrow (Thursday’s) doctor’s appointment. Our birth mom has a routine doctor’s visit Thursday where they will check her and see how she is progressing. She will be 35 weeks on Friday- oh my gracious!!! According to that appointment, and the ones to come, I will make a call on when to head to Florida.
Please pray that God gives us wisdom in traveling and lodging. That he provides financially. And most of all that he keeps our baby perfectly safe. That he keeps our birth mother safe and gives her peace of mind and a clear conscience. May she be filled with God’s presence and peace and that we are able to minister to her. We pray she feels unconditional love from us that is only available through Jesus Christ.
I also have a shower this Saturday that my sister, friends from high school and college, and a few moms are throwing for me. I am incredibly blessed.
This baby is incredibly blessed.
I will update you all after Thursday’s doctor’s visit! Please pray she isn’t progressing too quickly and that everything looks perfect.
I LOVE YOU GUYS!
Aly