This time last year we were getting prepare to see
a reproductive endocrinologist, now we are getting prepare to bring baby Noah
into the world. We have less than 100 days until our due date! The second
trimester has been much better than the first (although it took a while to get
there). I feel like I have been eating nonstop and I am about to buy a cow to
save on milk cost. I would not trade this for anything though. I told Jeremy
last night that there are times I want it to be May and other times I just want
to cherish each and every moment of this time. If this is the only time that I
am able to carry our biological child, I do not want to take it for granted. I
am also ready to see his little face. As we approach that day we have taken
both birthing and breastfeeding class. We realized that we are about as prepare
as we can be for what is to come, mostly because I read all the time and Jeremy
has delivered a baby already. Even though we are busy getting things situated
for our new addition, the world does not stop for us. So, I am back to school
for a couple classes, although it is likely that we will be a family of three
before they end. I know I am a little crazy but for financial reasons it was
the best plan and honestly with this being my 22nd consecutive year
of school I do not know how to function without it.
Amazingly, by the
grace of God, I have not really been completely overwhelmed. I have my moments
of mini freak outs that are usually about nonsensical things, like having to
eat hospital food for a day or two. Silly, I know. I have to thank everyone for
the continued encouragement and prayers along this part of our journey, we had
the potential for complications early and so far they have been avoided. As
with any pregnancy we just hope for a healthy baby and mama, and if everything
goes according to our birth plan that is just icing on the cake.
