Waiting for Baby...

Well, Lucy's due date is in two days! It's so hard to believe . . . She will be here any day. I've been filled with so many emotions lately. Excitement beyond belief. Some nerves and anticipation. Wondering about so many things. A little anxiety. Ready to meet this sweet girl. Ready to be a mother and love and raise and take care of this baby. Ready to not be pregnant anymore (though it's surprising how fast it truly does go)! Honestly, I couldn't have asked for a better or smoother pregnancy, it's been such a blessing. Sam and I have talked about Lucy's upcoming birth every day as we anticipate signs of labor and wonder when "it's time." It was funny, Sam said "I bet you've never been this excited to feel pain before" and I had to laugh and agree whole heartedly! Many thanks to both of our families for putting up with my pre-delivery nerves and slight paranoia at times, haha. When you're on the edge of your seat just waiting for your body to completely take control of you in an intense life-altering event that will affect your eternity and bring you a child, sometimes it's hard to be calm or relaxed about the unknown! Nevertheless, along with the comforting information and advise from family members and friends, I've also felt the comforting hand of my Heavenly Father and Savior again and again. I know they are watching and guiding us, and so as we wait for Lucy to come we've been filling our lives with wonderful things, seeing friends and family, getting extra sleep, and just savoring spending time together as a couple (and as a family of only 2 for the last few days). We can't wait for 2 to become 3!

Sunday night we went over to our good friends' home to play games and have a "hurrah!" before school started for Sam and Cameron. Dana and I are both taking this semester off (her baby boy is due beginning of March). We love these people so much! They are such dear friends (the lifelong type without a doubt), and we are so grateful for them! It's been fun expecting our babies together, talking about the funny things we've been experiencing (from both sides) the last several months.

Ready to pop!