41 Weeks

Well, this is it. My last belly picture at home. This picture was taken tonight before I went upstairs to post here and head for bed. Despite my best efforts, God has decided that this little one will be born by c-section on November 9th at 8am, not by VBAC as I had hoped. I guess this just serves as a reminder that although we may make plans for our lives, we are not the ones who are in control.

So now, I am doing my best to relax before my big surgery, and reflect on my 3 amazing years with Hannah. What a beautiful, funny, charming and smart little girl she has been. Tomorrow morning I will be the mom of two little girls. I know that this one will be just as amazing as Hannah, but different in so many ways as well. I can't wait to meet her and get to know her little personality. I can't wait to introduce her to her fantastic big sister, and then let Hannah introduce her to the world as her "Baby-B0-Baby".

Life is about to take an amazing turn here. And in these last few hours of waiting, I feel like I am sitting in a roller coaster car, just leaving the station, my hands are in the air with anticipation building as the coaster clicks up the steep track to the summit. In less than 12 hours, the ride of my life begins, and there is no turning back. I am so thankful for my amazing husband who is sitting in the front seat with me, ready to face this coaster head on*, and my family and friends who are all in the seats behind us, supporting us as we lead the way.


Stay tuned for baby information. :) I will post as soon as the roller coaster returns to the station in a few days. :)

*note: My husband actually hates roller coasters, but it was the best metaphor I could come up with to describe how I feel. :)