Right now, my Mom and my sister, Amy, are here, cleaning up the house. They’re re-organizing and scrubbing and dusting and stopping occasionally to feel the baby move. Helping us prepare for the wild ride that lays ahead during this next week.
Earlier today, Brian, the kids and I went to Target. Brian took the kids to the cafe and they ate popcorn and drank red and blue icees while I started shopping. I bought bright things for our house, things that screamed SPRING, things that made me think of renewal. I know after the baby is born I’ll be spending a lot of time at home and I just know I’ll need these pieces of bright scattered throughout my house. They already make me so happy.
I honestly can not believe that this pregnancy is almost over. Last night I actually slept well, my schedule was much like a schedule that you have when you have a newborn, waking up every 2-3 hours but sleeping soundly in between, which is way more sleep that I’ve gotten in many weeks.
This morning, after waking up and having breakfast, I took a shower, I put my iPhone on my speakers in my bathroom and played the music loudly. I danced in the shower at 39 weeks pregnant. The music felt good, I felt so inspired to be 39 weeks pregnant, I reveled in the fact that I believe that pregnancy is a gift and not a death sentence, as other preggies sometimes feel. I feel so happy that each day has felt like a blessing to me.
All 265 days that I’ve been pregnant.
And here we are, less than two days away.
I have loved this pregnancy so much. I’m sad to be closing this chapter of the book, in less than 2 days, but I know with all of my heart that it was the best chapter that I could have written about this pregnancy. And that makes me so happy.
And this next chapter? Will be even better.
Congratulations! So so excited for you and your cute belly baby!
so thrilled for you… loving every single picture of your belly and every celebration of this awesome AWESOME life.
fantastic idea to prep your house with light and color and renewal.
goodness, i just wish you all the best for a happy, healthy and safe birth.
(now, i will read this post again and again and look at the pictures again and again and revel in your glorious pregnancy…)
You look AMAZING!!! love the layout with all the belly pic we could just see it grow
Soon I’m so exited for you!!
Such great pictures to capture a wonderful pregnancy! You’ll cherish those forever, but you’ll cherish that sweet baby boy about to join your family even more!
And I love that bowl! I may need to run to Target to check out their spring stuff!
I’m so emotional over all these photos. It hit me today I’m so nervous! (Good, excited nervous!) Monday! It’s almost here I can’t believe it, and I’m just a friend watching it take place! Well, I’m more like Auntie Steph, right?
Oh my gosh for real it’s real! He’s almost here.
Steph
Gorgeous post! I’m 37 weeks and today I finished scrubbing out all my kitchen cabinets with bleach and de-cluttering them. I also am hoping to get out and buy some sweet spring stuff to tide me over those first few no-shopping weeks! So much of what you’re going through is, whoa, me too!! Good luck on Monday… I’m having a c-section too (my 3rd) in 19 days and I’m scared to death!!
Beth, you look amazing. I am so happy that in just a few short days your newest little man will be in your arms. What an amazing journey.
You seriously look phenomenal. I can’t believe he’s almost here. I CAN’T WAIT to hear his name
You’re right, it’s the best chapter. Thinking of you each day…
Can’t wait to meet him!
As I typed up my email to you this morning, I realized that you have only TWO SLEEPS until he’s here. TWO. I just can’t believe it. You are such an amazing pregnant woman. You exude the blessings of it all–the grace and knowledge that it is a beautiful gift, one not to be taken for granted.
I love you. (And him.)
I’m so excited for you!
Your pictures are awesome – what a great memory.
my head is all tingly and i just cried tears of joy. you have cherished everything with this pregnancy and done it so beautifully. i’m so glad you springified your house, too. that will be so good to come home to. when you come home. with a tiny baby in your arms. IN YOUR ARMS.
Good lord, woman, you made it! I feel like jumping up and down for you! (But I won’t, cuz I just put my son to bed and that would wake him up and that would so NOT be good.) I’m trying to say: cheers! Can’t wait to see the pics of the babe! Yay!
WOW.. I just really cant beleive he’s almost here. WOW!
You have handled this pregnancy so beautifully..
Monday.. wow!!!
That sounds like an AWESOME day! Have you eaten all the jellybeans yet? Because I would have.
How exciting!! Love all those beautiful belly shots, but can’t wait to see little Maxwell Hammer’s pictures!
Until then, I hope you can turn your brain off long enough to get some rest!
So very exciting! I can’t wait for him to come!
How do you always make me cry and I’m not the pregnant one?! You look amazing and I’m so excited for Monday!
Oh Beth, I love these beautiful belly shots. So excited to see your new little one!
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This touched my heart. I honestly cannot say how much I’m looking forward to seeing photos of your little man. : )
I’m truly excited for you, my heart is just bursting with love.
I wish I lived closer, if I did I would totally bring a casserole by one night. Hoping you can still feel and appreciate my excitement from here though.
Prayers for you all!
I can’t wait to see pictures of your new little guy and to receive a birth announcement. Thanks so much for sharing your journey.
Wow! Can’t believe you’re this close to holding that sweet baby growing inside of you! Am so anxious for pics, stats, name & everything else that this new baby brings! Best wishes to you on these final days & all of the days that follow!!!
Spring. This baby is what Spring is all about. The warmth. The light. The joy. The colors. The renewal. The universe pointing toward the sun. The love. The LOVE!! xo!!
I cannot say it enough. You are so stinkin’ cute! Cannot wait for the next chapter of your journey! {{{Hugs}}}}
Oh, Beth! I am so excited for you and your family! You have taken all of us through your pregnancy and I feel like Auntie Jen to this little guy! Someone asked me if I was busy on Monday, March 29th and I said, “I feel like I have something going on the 29th, but nothing shows on my calendar.” Then I said, “Oh, that’s my friend’s due date!” See, crazy; I know. I love you and will be praying for nothing but blessings on Monday!!
XOXO
you said exactly how i felt 5 months ago. i felt so sad to be ending the special time i had where the baby only knew me. where i was the only one who could feel his tiny feet. but, once my little boy entered the world, and he was in my arms, the best part of all of it was right there. in my arms. and i just felt completely blesses and honored to be his mommy. good luck to you and i can’t wait to hear your news!!!
So happy for you and your family…blessings on Monday and we’ll be waiting to see pictures and learn the name!
and my baby lust grows even more…
good luck
best wishes
Please kiss the baby for me when he is born, he means the world to me. His twin brothers’ have been with me through some really tough times. Thank you for welcoming your readers as friends. I love you Fletcher Family!!!
SO exciting!!
This post is so beautiful. You are so beautiful. That picture collage of belly is beyond beautiful. Being able to experience this process with you has been such a blessing. You and your family have touched my life. Again. Thank you.
Can’t wait to meet that sweet, sweet baby – he is so loved.
OH, I love this post! Just beautiful. It is so bittersweet at the very end, isn’t it? And it really makes me wish I was pregnant right now, too!
This post made me cry. And your beautiful pictures made me smile. Your babies are so blessed to have such a wonderful family. I can only pray that I’ll be given the opportunity to have more babes in the next few years. My little dude needs siblings, and I want a huge family to surround me. You are so lucky, blessed, to have this amazing life to live. I’ll be thinking of you and praying for a safe delivery on Monday. And I hope I get to enjoy my next pregnancy, as you have enjoyed this one. This spring baby brings me new hope that I’ll get to experience that joy soon. Not that it’s been long, but one month of trying and failing still feels crummy. You’re such a light in this blogging world. Thank you.
This unborn baby is alreaady so loved, (and well photographed and documented – love that!)that I can’t imagine the huggin and squeezin that will go on once he arrives. Wouldn’t it be a wonderful world if every child was wanted, longed for, as much as your new boy? (And Love’s boy, Clay)I think it just might be the thing to bring about world peace… Praying and believing for an easy delivery and healthy baby.
I’m so excited for you! Only people from the Internets understand how you can feel such emotion for people you don’t even know in real life. I will be on pins and needles Monday waiting for the news!
Hope you get plenty of rest these next two nights.
I can’t wait for the internet to throw confetti and pop bottletops for you – it’s going to be such a celebration! LIFE! Amazing! Thank you Lord for Beth and how she shared her journey with all of us.
oh how much fun to be getting prepared! I am so excited for you and cant wait to see pics of the little man!! It is so amazing to have them home after the long period of pregnancy!
You look awesome… What an amazing journey my love. It was great to hug you, your hubby, your momma and sister tonight… And to rub that miraculous belly. We are so excited for our soul family… Smooches!
I am so excited for you and your family… You look AWESOME too!
Little baby! We can’t wait to meet you out in bloggyworld!
Beth, thank you for taking us all on this ride. You’re so strong and I couldn’t be more excited for you!
beth…i am soooo excited for you and your family! i have followed you for such a long time. it has been an honor to be able to be a part of your pregnancy through this blogging world. i think you are awesome…and i know your baby will bring many smiles to many people everywhere. lots of love…
I think today was such a great day. It was awesome just being around you and watching little baby moving around in your belly, it was so amazing. I hope our visit helped you relax! I’m just so excited….counting down the hours until I finally get to meet my newest little nephew.
I love you.
That is all.
(And my favorite is the underwear pic. That takes BALLS.
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You, my friend, are 9,000 different kinds of awesome.
Cannot wait to hear all about that baby boy. He’s a lucky little guy to have you for a mommy. (And to have Brian, Anna, and Noah!)
Lots of loves, prayers, and good thoughts your way!
You are so blessed to have such a loving, caring family. That bowl of color cheers me up too. I am so excited for you, 1 more day now and you will be holding that precious baby boy. Love and prayers for a dream delivery!
I have been thinking about you all week Beth!
I will be praying for a safe delivery tomorrow.
I will be thinking about you and your family soaking in each new moment with this blessed little boy.
Have a WONDERFUL and MIRACULOUS day tomorrow!
This is such an exciting blessed time for you! He’ll be here on Monday! Keeping you in my prayers.
Congrats in advance! So nice your family can be with you ahead of time to be prepared and help put your mind at ease. What an exciting time and enjoy all the first moments with your little miracle!
what a beautiful journey you have had…continued prayers for you and the little man tomorrow. Enjoy your last pregnant evening…tomorrow is a HUGE day!!!!
Beth! You look amazing! Isn’t being pregnant great?! I hope you have a safe delivery! I can’t wait to see pictures of your little man and hear what his name is! Good luck!