Not that I’m counting down or anything but 14 days until the baby is born. On one hand, I am pretty panicked about the whole life changing thing that is about to occur. There is so much to do and so much to clean and so much to prepare for, I’m slightly overwhelmed. This weekend I definitely nested. I cleaned and scrubbed, dusted and mopped, washed every rug in the house (rather, Brian washed every rug in the house, he’s the laundry man right now) and we’ve almost completed the baby’s room.
But with every inch I scrubbed, I found another that needed it, every cabinet I reorganized there are seven more that are in complete disarray…you get the picture.
So, my nesting instinct? Was stressful. And painful. But I’m still glad it came because this house needed it…BADLY.
I’m not sure how much more uncomfortable I can get, hopefully this is the extent of it. I feel things on my pelvis bones that I have never felt before. This child is nestled in exactly where he needs to be.
I can finally grasp how big he really is, just by his movements, I always joke that he just took his first step, while in utero, his movements are so severe and dramatic. So unbelievably beautiful.
I’ve been spending a lot of time reflecting this weekend, (while cleaning, of course) and I can’t believe this journey is almost over for us.
Except then I realized, this journey is truly just beginning … there is so much more ahead for our little family and for this beautiful boy and potentially more children in the future … it’s exciting and mind blowing and I can’t wait for tomorrow to come but I’m also SO happy with the current moment I’m living in.
Feet in the ribs in all, it’s all so good. Everything happens so fast. We just want to take it all in, as calmly and as purposefully as possible.
It seems like just yesterday that the baby in my belly, who is now compared to a watermelon, was once the size of a pea and we had no idea where this road take us …
MIRACULOUS.
It IS miraculous and I’m SO SO excited for you. I can’t imagine how excited YOU must be. And I love that you’re focused on “as calmly and purposefully as possible.” Yes, you go on and really FEEL it, all of it, take it all in!
What a sweet post! You have 14 days to go I have 14 weeks and fells like time is just flying by so fast!!!
Nesting, I have been nesting for a while already LOL I guess for me the second and third trimester are a nesting mode for me (maybe cause I keep having our baby early that my brain is trying to make sure that the house would be ready anytime!!!) Or maybe I’m just crazy LOL
Praying that the next few days goes well for you and you family
Hi!
I just recently began following your blog and I have to say I love your openness and your faith is such a testament.
I am praying for you and your sweet family and the newest addition on the way!
Oh, I remember all of those feelings…I think yours are just multiplied by 100 because of your past experiences. What an exciting time for you right now…almost there. Can’t wait until you have that little baby home with your family!
Nesting…oh the nesting.
It almost doesn’t seem possible that you have 14 days, it has gone so fast (on this end at least). I love reading your posts about Baby Boy, he is so very loved already.
I remember feeling all of that with my daughter. I so loved being pregnant with her and tried to enjoy every moment, yet was so excited for her to arrive. Then all of the sudden she was here and it felt like it had gone too fast! I hope everything continues to go so well for you. I love you joy at this moment in your life – it’s beautiful.
You are so blessed to be able to appreciate these things at the end of this pregnancy. I cannot wait to read how this little guy changes your family in amazing ways. And, we all know babies can’t come until the floors are scrubbed, so way to be ahead of the game.
it does go by so fast. i remember being so annoyed at all that wiggling in my tummy that i now miss so much. i try to enjoy this little boy everyday and not sweat the small stuff.
can’t wait to hear your exciting news!!
I love how nesty you are. Even though it’s stressful and painful now, you’re going to be so happy to bring him home to a clean house.
It does seem like just yesterday that you found out. Tommy was so tiny and new to this world that I couldn’t even conceptualize where we’d be eight months from now. What an awesome eight months it’s been… and i’ts only going to get better.
It is such a miracle, isn’t it! It seems like just yesterday that we found out there was a baby and now he’s almost here. Don’t OVERnest though. You need your rest while you can get it and overdoing won’t help the discomfort levels (although I know you’re embracing them right now). Fourteen days. I truly cannot wait.
I think nesting is one of the most amazing things ever, as it helps you get everything all nice and shining for him to come home! He is miraculous , I hope these 14 days fly by for you!
This is a miracle for sure..I am so excited for you all…Get some rest, things will get taken care of as they need to be, and if you need help, I will come help you..You need to rest and not overnest…Hugs
I can’t believe there are only 14 days left.
I also can’t wait to meet this little blessing.
xo
14 days!!! You’re due on the exact same day as a friend of mine so it’s been fun to read your blogs and talk to her. I have 8 weeks left and my nesting instinct is in high gear. I’ve scrubbed half the house then hip pain set in so bad both my doctor and my husband told me to quit it and rest. So hard to rest when there is so. much. to. do.
Good luck and you’re in my thoughts daily as the big day arrives…
You’re going to have a BABY! We’re in full on nesting mode over here, but with 11 weeks to go, the concept of a baby seems much more abstract.
My baby is coming this Thursday and I’ve been doing exactly what you’re doing…this is my third as well and for some reason I’ve been much more anxious about the house being clean this time around! Maybe because being home with a 4 year old, 19 month old and a newborn will be stressful enough without having to think about cleaning! I was never this uncomfortable with my first two and my feet are now in a permanent state of swollen and yet I’m sorry to see it end. Hope everything continues to go well for you!
I just reread my comment and just wanted to say that I should have worded it differently…I didn’t mean to leave out your sons James and Jake when I said this was the third baby. Please forgive me.
All I can say is that you seem to be handling the end of your pregnancy much better than I handle mine. I too still have 14 weeks to go (with #4) and with the the previous pregnancies I get very *done* around 37 weeks. Praying for you and your family as you finish the countdown!
I’m just imagining how extraordinarily ordinary the next 14 days will be for you and your family. On the outside, you’re preparing your home and your life. On the inside, you’re preparing your heart.
Sending prayers of blessing your way, Beth — for your heart and your pelvis.
I CAN’T WAIT.
I was touching up paint on the walls and using a lint roller on my comforter the day I went into labor with Troy. And I went into labor with Zoe at Kmart while I was buying an over thermometer because GAH!, we didn’t have one.
XO.
(beautiful photo with your kids)
i am praying for you and the family and for this precious baby that is about to make an appearance. God bless you and may you be holding this little one in your arms very soon!
Beautiful Post!! Enjoy your last few days, I hear you on the pelvic bone, I had that really bad
Oh, those last 2 weeks are always the hardest because they could easily vanish – and I’m not talking about in a “boy, does time fly” way, but in a “technically the baby’s fully cooked” way. Glad you got so much done and hope that you get to rest up!
YAY!
Moving through the stages of life is always bitter sweet! We just (a year ago) had our 5th and last baby. I struggle through my last “firsts”…last first step, last first word, etc. But exciting to move onto the REST of our lives together.
I hope that your labor and adjustment isn’t too tough…that you can get off the floor quickly…wink!
Good luck!!
such a lovely photo…it is a journey that is just beginning for all of you, together
I love that picture. Beautiful, as are you and your family. Can’t wait to “meet” this newest little guy in your lives.
Awww, I love this post. It is weird at the end of pregnancy where you are so ready to meet this little person growing inside of you but not necessarily ready to end the pregnancy part of it either. Can’t wait of hear all about this little man when he arrives
The picture at the end is gorgeous.
Wow… what a great picture! And what a lot to experience and look forward to. I know you’ll be so glad it’s over with… even as you’re enjoying the moments now.
I am so excited and happy for you and your family. I can’t wait to meet the new little man. By the way, interesting editing in the picture.
Beth,
I am totally smitten with your blog! I really enjoy your writing — it feels so authentic and I think that is really hard to come by (and also to do).
Yes. This is exactly it. You’ve captured it all. The joy, the fear, the way it goes so horribly fast. I’m waiting with you and I’m so excited!
Those last few weeks are so odd. You want to hold on to that baby, keep him all yours for a bit longer, but you’re uncomfortable and you can’t wait to meet him!
Your comment about feet in the ribs made me remember how my daughter used to stick her foot so far out I could actually rub her little foot through my belly. Creeped everyone out, but I loved it!
Hang in there!
Oh I am just so happy for you! I remember those last days with my babe; he’s 7 months now . . . oh my goodness it goes by fast. He’ll be in arms any day now,
And happy spring cleaning! What a time to do it too. On the Ides of March,
i have some house cleaning that needs to be done, ya know if you run out of stuff at your house….just sayin
14 days is CRAZY!!!! ah, you are soo in my thoughts
This post brought me joy for you and much sorrow and jealousy for me. This should have been me in just a few months. I am so happy for you and your family.
THRILLED TO PIECES for y’all!!!! 14 days WHOOOOOT!!!!
i am just smiling for you! 14 days… wow. yes… the beginning of a miraculous journey indeed!
Just a little bit longer ’til you hold that sweet boy. It’s going to be so wonderful. So, so wonderful…
Beth, YOU ARE SO CLOSE!! Two weeks is gonna fly by and that beautiful boy will be in your arms and you will be smooching his chubby baby cheeks all the day long. Take it from me, I am having such a hard time getting anything done since Caroline was born because of all the smooching. Love to you!!
I feel like I should make a paper chain to count down the days!
And I absolutely LOVE, LOVE that picture. I love it.
I’m raising my jar of Tums to you. Here’s to 14 days! I know the little guy will love his new nest.
totally miraculous.
my GOODNESS am i filled with joy for you. 13 days.
Miraculous indeed. Hoping you can stay comfy here in the final stretch.
Also, when you said “potentially more children in the future” I smiled so big.
xoxo
Haley
I am already nesting and I’m not pregnant. I fear for myself and my boyfriend when the blessed event occurs !
Hang ooon !! Only a few days to go !!
I’m just so beyond excited for you! WOW! Soon I’ll be reading your birth story, seeing pictures.. maybe there will be some tweets sharing the play by play (?!)… so very excited.
Nell
I am so excited for you. He will be here before you know it.
Your journey has come through time and space, across oceans and continents, and from heaven itself. 14 days or so is just going to tie everything together! xo!
I am so incredibly happy for you and cannot wait for the big moment to happen. Life with 3 is crazy, that’s for sure, but you are ready and have so much love to give.
Aw, so exciting!!! It won’t be long now! I know ,my nesting was really stressful this time around, too, my house was So dirty!!!
But whatever you get done will be enough. 
I’m right here counting down with you. BLESSINGS and HUGS!!!!!!!