Waiting...

For the past week, I have awoken with the thought, "Today might be our baby's birthday!" Day after day has passed, and we still wait expectantly for his arrival. We are trying to be in a state of constant readiness. The hospital bag is packed, the bills are paid, the house is reasonably clean, the nursery is ready...we could leave at any moment. And yet, I wake up every morning feeling much the same as I have for the past month. I am thankful this pregnancy has been relatively easy. I feel fine, even now, at nine months pregnant. Don't get me wrong...there are things I am ready to be done with. For example, I have not been able to wear my wedding ring for two months, because my hands are so swollen. I get tired easily. Rolling over in bed has become a major ordeal. Heartburn strikes frequently. The list goes on, but I praise God to have avoided many of the major pregnancy discomforts.
Our little baby will be arriving soon though, and my heart rejoices at the thought of meeting him. The Lord has been so gracious to us! Next time I post to this blog, I will have some photos to share of our little one. See you then!