I've been pregnant for 263 days. So strange! Not that long ago I thought it was never possible and now I'm packing a bag getting ready to go to the hospital any day. God is so good.
I can't express what God has been doing and the ways He's been blessing us.
Since my last post we've had 2 surprise showers. Yes, 2! (Yes, if you're counting that makes 6 showers! and I didn't even want 1...haha) We have been blown away by our friends that are walking this journey with us. It is so humbling and we stand in awe of God's love and the love of our friends. The feeling of this love is very hard to explain.
Here are a few pics from the showers.
The first was a shower thrown by our friends at work. We were called to a department meeting and when we walked in everyone yelled, "Surprise!". We were shocked. Our entire department and those around us chipped in and got us our baby monitor and a wagon full of goodies. Many of the instructors were there as well and blessed us with so many special gifts.
We thought we were done with showers at that point, but Ryan and Laura put together a card/gift shower from our friends we met on the road and those that live far away. We've met so many people that are like family to us through the years of ministry. Many of them walked this infertility walk with us and I love that we are able to celebrate together! The Macs sent them all a facebook message asking if they would like to send gifts, cards, books etc. for a virtual shower we would walk into. We thought we were getting together with a few of our dear friends Darryl and Montina (and we did!) but when we walked in we also were greeted by our great friend and mentor Rob McClelland, his mother and brother who worked out their schedule so they could be at the party. Rob and his family just moved to Colorado and he wasn't even there 1 day before he got on a plane to come to Michigan. I don't understand that kind of friendship. That is so crazy! I screamed from excitement and it was an awesome night hanging out and opening gift after gift from our friends across the country. They are all so special to us and we so wish we could hug them all! Here are a few pics....
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| all gifts we got in the mail! |
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| The theme :) |
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| Rob and family |
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| hospital bag for baby smith |
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| drew on the left, me on the right |
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| Special bunny from Instructor. She knitted it! |
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| slowly coming together |
Our amazing neighbor Molly came over one night and took one look at our wall and decided we needed a picture that she had. She literally took the picture off her wall and put it on ours. She said our baby needed this picture to remind us that God is watching over him. The pics I took are bad, but it's the best I could do with our lighting etc.
We had our weekly appointment today. Nothing has changed as far as my body. I'm still waiting although she said that could all change in a day, but for now the baby is still cooking. The appointment was a good one, she took lots of time to talk to us and answer every question. I like that she believes our body should be the one to determine when and how we go into labor. She said she doesn't like to do C-sections unless it really is an emergency. But the final goal is happy healthy baby, happy healthy mama. I like that. :) Our next appointment is next Thursday and we get an ultrasound to measure the weight of the babe. I'm gonna guess that he's closer to 7lbs now. It feels like it at least, but we will see! Can't wait to see his face again!
Tomorrow we are doing a tour of the hospital where we will deliver. That should be fun. At least we will know where to go and what to expect. I guess we are getting as prepared as we can. It is hard to imagine not having this big belly with a little guy bumping and poking me. When we get this close it's hard because it's just a waiting game and I could have 2 more weeks so I'm glad to have a few things on my schedule to help the time go by. And work of course.
I was feeling a bit discouraged Sunday because I always thought my pregnancy would bring me super close to God and He would be speaking to me and I would be having amazing dreams etc. but to be honest, none of that has happened. When we first found out treatments worked I had a very special time with God and He told me things were going to change and I was moving into a nurturing time. He would be with me but things would be different. I would have Peace, His Peace, and that's what I've felt this whole time. I'm not a "Peace" person. I'm a "lets get things done and move forward and have energy" etc person. But I really think God wants this baby to be a son of Peace. That's what I've felt this whole time and I'm so thankful. Although different for me, it's ok. I know God is with us, covering us. He is good. His blessings never end.
I'm off to bed now. I sleep with a pillow under my belly to balance things out and I usually wake a few times a night. They say that's my body getting ready for when the baby is here. Whatever it is, it makes me a tad bit tired in the morning.
Drew is working on his grad work. He has a huge paper due tomorrow so he's spent the night locked up reading and writing. Although he's loving it, it's a lot on his plate. He's amazing. He's working full time, doing grad school (Getting all A's!) and taking care of me. He really is one of the best men I know. I'm so thankful to have him in my life.
Not long now......
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