39 Weeks

Right now I'm experiencing a flood of emotions (I assume this is normal).  Not only am I experiencing the pregnancy hormones, but also the nervousness, the fear, and the anxiety about not knowing when this is going to happen.  Its miraculous to think that at ANY moment our life will change forever.  We will transition from our duo, to a full-on family.  I keep thinking that one week from today is my due date.  ONE WEEK.  It feels like it’s practically tomorrow in one sense (i.e., grand scheme of things, space-time continuum and all of that), but on the other hand it feels like it’s soooo far away (i.e., every twinge makes me wonder if labor might be starting, and I'm over analyzing EVERYTHING).  I know that she'll come when she's ready, in the mean time I just wish that I had a clue as to when that might be!  Below is my 39 week belly picture.

38 Weeks

Phew, ok.

So - I can't believe I'm saying this but, we are on to week 38.  I’m finding myself to be pretty emotional as the end of pregnancy draws closer.  Through all the ups and downs (there really haven't been many downs), I have truly loved being pregnant.  While I know I will love being a mother as well, it’s strange to think that this part of the journey is coming to an end.  It has been so long since I thought of myself as just “me” and I wonder what that will feel like again.  I’m also trying not to focus too much on my specific date, or drive myself crazy thinking “this could be the day!” as each one passes.  At our doctor's appointment this morning the ultrasound is showing that Lily is somewhere around or over the 6 pound mark at this point, which is great!  Below is my 38 week belly picture.