Well...she is ALMOST here! These pictures are from 2 weeks ago so I'm much larger now - believe it or not!! My official due date is next Wednesday, March 25th but we've been hoping that she will come sometime this week. It's Ryan's spring break so he is home all week and Sarah, Meredith & Patrick are all on spring break also so they are all coming up with my parents on Wednesday night. Of course they are all praying that the baby will come while they are here!
I had a doctors appointment on Thursday of last week and I was 2cm dilated and 60% effaced so she really could come any day! We've been trying all of the old wives tales - eating spicy food, walking up hills, etc. My favorite spicy food of choice is the Chicken Pad Thai from Pei Wei - with about 5 scoops of the red chili sauce in it! I almost passed out on Saturday it was so hot!! I've also been going crazy the past 2 days - everytime I feel a contraction that is intense, I start talking out loud to myself saying "Come on out, baby girl. We are ready to meet you."!! It's pretty funny!
This weekend we got most of our final items accomplished - the nursery is pretty much ready, our hospital bag is packed, all baby clothes are washed and put away and we finally got the NEW CAR!!! We went with a 2009 Honda Pilot and it is awesome! Gary was able to help us out with a connection at Crest Honda so we got a great deal and are so very excited! I'll try to get a picture up sometime soon! So...we are officially ready and as the last days approach, I thought I would share some of my thoughts on pregnancy for anyone who is interested:
*Pregnancy is truly an amazing experience and a blessing from God. To think about how a baby grows from nothing to a little person inside of you is such a miracle. I can't imagine how anyone can experience being pregnant and not believe in our awesome God!! I am truly humbled and in awe each and every day as I think about the miracle of life - inside of me!
*I have loved being pregnant!! A quote from one of my books called "The Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy" says...."I believe that any woman who tells you that her pregnancy is, without exception, the most pleasant and fulfilling time of her life is either lying or has a personality disorder." I'm here to say that this is not true! I don't know if it is because Ryan and I weren't sure if we would ever be able to get pregnant or because I have been extremely blessed - I think it is likely a combination of both - but my pregnancy has been an amazing experience and I am going to miss being pregnant!
*I have the best husband in the whole world. He has been so supportive and involved throughout the pregnancy - reading my pregnancy books, rubbing my back, cooking our dinners, participating in all of our preparation classes, even doing things he hates - like painting the nursery, hanging curtains and shades, installing the car seat, etc. - just because he loves me. He is going to be an amazing dad!!
*I continue to be overwhelmed with gratitude by the outpouring of love and support from all of you. We are truly blessed beyond measure with the most amazing friends and family! Our little Madison Claire is going to be SPOILED rotten, just as we have been from all of you. From the bottom of our hearts - THANK YOU!
Hopefully the next time I post it will be with the news that we are in labor or better yet that Madison Claire is here! We can't wait to meet her!!
Love you all,
Lauren & Ryan
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Oh, we can't wait to meet her, too!! We will be praying for an easy delivery on you and Ryan. Les can attest to sympathy pains. Have a great visit with all the Howards. Hugs to all from the Morgans!
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