WOW! Where has the time gone? Seems just like yesterday that we found out we were pregnant, and now here we are at the 37 week mark. The pregnancy has gone perfect so far except for a few little hiccups this last month. We have been so busy in the month of December at work (people wanting to have surgery before they have to meet their deductible again), so I haven't got much rest. I had a very bad cold for about 2 weeks, then the coughing set in, and I cracked a rib in my chest. And of course there is nothing you can do about a cracked rib, so I just have to press on the side of my chest or holler when I have to cough/laugh nowadays. I don't see it getting any better until I have the little man, the doctor said that it was because my ribs are having to expand to make room for the baby, and that is why it seems much easier to pull a muscle or crack a rib during pregnancy. Well, enough about MY aches and pains...I had a doctors appointment on Dec.30 and he checked Clint's heartbeat (which was perfect) and then he pressed on my tummy to feel how is was lying. He told us that he thought Clint was between 6 and 6 1/2 lbs then, and he guessed that he would weight between 7 and 7 1/2 lbs when he is born, so we will see! I am supposed to go back to the doctor on Monday, and then I will be checked for the first time to see if I have dilated any. As of today, I still have not had any contractions or pressure. (except for the pressure on my bladder to go to the bathroom every 30 minutes) It seems that he gets the hiccups about 3 times a day now; I always heard that means he is growing, so bring em' on! He doesn't seem to be kicking as much nowadays as he is just moving and rolling his little bottom around. It just melts my heart every time I feel him in there because I know that he is okay, healthy and strong. I just can't wait to meet him, to see him for the first time, to make eye contact with this beautiful baby that we created with God's help. I know that I will be SO emotional to finally be able to wrap my arms around him and to kiss and hug this baby that I have loved and nurtured for 9 months. I thank God everyday for the miracle growing inside of me. I know that God is going to take care of us, from the remainder of the pregnancy to the delivery; I have turned it all over to him, so I don't have to worry anymore.. and that is such a relief. It is wonderful to know that we serve a Living God and that he is always there for us, to comfort and protect us, so we don't have to worry. I can't wait for Clint to find out was an amazing Savior we serve! And I know that with God's help, Jonathan and I will be wonderful parents.
We have pretty much finished the nursery except for just a few odds and ends. It looks so cute!! I just hope Clint likes cowboy stuff when he gets older, because boy does he have the stuff!!! Thanks to all of our WONDERFUL and LOVING friends and family for EVERYTHING!!! It is wonderful to know that we are surrounded with people who love and care for us, and want to help us as we begin this new journey in our lives. You all are truly a blessing and we can't thank you enough!
