Post 5

Well yesterday was my due date. It has come and gone and still no baby yet! I am really really hoping that he decides to come within the next couple of days. My next appointment is Wednesday and after that I am not sure how long my doctor is going to want me to wait before we go the route of induction...which I am not exactly crazy about! On a positive note I am getting excited with all this anticipation waiting for him. Not knowing exactly when he is going to come somewhat drives me crazy but also can be exciting. Every little movement makes me wonder if I'm having a real contraction, or just a warm-up one...and whenever it seems that he is not climbing into my ribs I get excited and think he has dropped. Sadly he is usually just teasing me, and quickly returns to his favorite nesting place.

Hopefully the next time I write Emery will finally be here, but right now it seems as though I will be pregnant forever!

Post 4

My due date is now only 12 days away! It is so crazy to think about...Even crazier is the idea that I am hoping to have the baby either this Sunday or Monday, which is lesson than a week away. To think that in less than a week the baby I have been carrying for 9 months is FINALLY going to be here is beyond me. I feel very much like I did during the period of engagement before me and Jerrod got married. I had waited so long and wanted so much to be married, but it always seemed like something I would want and never have. As it got closer that feeling only heightened and everything felt like a dream; kind of like I was pretending to be engaged.

Now I feel that same way about becoming a mom. That is something I have always desired, and above all other callings in my life I feel that God placed me here to be a mom. I truly feel that it is my ultimate purpose in life. To raise powerhouse children that are going to be mightily used by God. It is very humbling and exciting all at the same time. I can not wait to see what God has in store for Emery!

Third Post

I just had another doctor's appointment yesterday and everything is going great! Little Emery's head is still down, heart is still beating strong and I have stayed the same weight...yahhh! We are now in the days countdown; with only 17 more days until the due date. Although we are not sure whether he will decide to come late, or early I still somewhat feel that he will be here in these next 17 days. I am really hoping for a week early, but really it is entirely up to him. I think that he is getting a little squished in there though so hopefully he agrees that spring break week is a good time to come.

Plus everyone is so excited to see him! His dad is always talking about how he can not wait to hold him and play with him...and he has tons of fans at church already, and they have not even seen how cute he is yet! He is going to be a very loved little baby.