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.
Yay! You are so gorgeous! I’m very excited for you. Can’t wait to see the new member of the family!
Just thinking of you and your family today! I’m sure you are enjoying this day! I hope it’s just perfect. We’ll be thinking and praying for you tomorrow. Can’t wait to hear all about your new little man!
Congratulations, Beth! You are a beautiful person, inside and out, and this baby is so lucky to be surrounded by so much love before he’s even here! Watching your pregnancy progress has been magical…I can tell you have truly enjoyed the journey. I did, too, with my two babies, and it was always bittersweet knowing that they would be here in the blink of an eye. I was so, so thrilled to meet them, but I missed nurturing the life inside my belly.
I wish you a happy and safe delivery and can’t wait to “meet” your precious little guy! Good luck!
I think I may cry…
what a great idea to surround yourself with things that remind you of spring. I am not planning on spending more time indoors, but that is something I should do too.
I am so excited for you and I can’t believe that you will be meeting you little man tomorrow.
You look beautiful! And the sense of renewal with a newborn is so insightful – what perfect timing with Spring, and Easter, and all things sunny. So excited for you!
MUCH better…
I’m praying for you & I hope your delivery goes well! Can’t wait to meet your little guy!!! 
yes, it will. i hope it goes {well, i know easy is impossible, but} as easily as it can!!
have a great,great week!
joy!
I’ll be praying for you tomorrow Beth! Hope all goes well and without any complications! Looking forward to seeing your new precious life!
Much love to you!
Those pictures of your belly are beautiful.
And how wonderful to be surrounded by all things spring in your house.
It’s 12:17 AM on Monday here in Germany.
It’s already your baby boy’s birth day…
And just so you know, it feels like a wonderful day.
Sleep well tonight. As much as your excitement will let you.
Perfect! Spring brings in new life and so will you ma’am. I am so soo happy for you!
I am so excited for tomorrow….Please know that I will be praying for you and hope all goes well. A planned c-section is nice, but remember being so scared the morning I went in. Cannot wait to meet your new bundle of joy.
All my love,
Shantel
Wow! I am so excited for you and your family! Enjoy your beautiful, new, little person! I can’t wait to see him!
I’ve read since before you lost James and Jake, every post. I don’t comment much, but I wanted to take time tonight to comment.
You see, I’m 20 weeks pregnant with my fourth baby. I haven’t been through a pregnancy loss. Because of how you’ve shared over these last two years and especially through out this pregnancy, you have helped me to cherish this pregnancy. I know how blessed I am but you have made those blessings even more evident. And your attitude, especially at the end of this pregnancy, when you have every right and should be complaining about all the achy and pains, amazes me. I look up to you. I want to be like you at the end of this pregnancy, so joyful, so excited, so full of hope and excitement. So, thank you.
I’ll be praying for your c-section tomorrow!
Thinking about you this evening, and hoping that you can get some sleep in tonight! Good luck tomorrow. Can’t wait to hear all about and see pictures of your new little sweetheart. So very excited for you and your whole sweet family!
Look at that big gorgeous belly! I love it! I can’t wait to see your post with pics of that beautiful little guy. Good luck and I’m praying that all goes smooth as silk.
So excited for you that your little one is almost here! No matter the problems I had with my pregnancies, I always enjoyed them SO much…it’s such a short period of your life that you’re blessed to get to carry a new life. I was sad that mine was over a week and a half ago, but excited to welcome our baby. She’s our third and I am definitely enjoying everything about the newborn phase more than ever this time around – cherishing every moment. And, it’s so nice to pee again and feel like your bladder’s empty!
Good luck this week…I know everything will go perfect! God Bless!
Good luck Beth!! I’ll be thinking about you tomorrow and waiting to hear that your son is here!! May God bless and protect you tomorrow!
It will be an amazing journey.
Such a wonderful time you have shared with us.
I can’t wait to get your announcement, to be standing by to hear the wonderful news!!
I am so excited for you!!!!
The best babies are born in the Spring!
Love your mosaic and your pretty Spring things.
What a wonderful day. I wish you much joy
The nursery looks absolutely beautiful! Congratulations to you and your lovely family!
Congratulations Beth and family! What a joyful day truely!!!
That belly is now in your arms… oh, so much happiness for you and your family.
Nell
The time lapse is incredible.
Oh. My. Goodness. I love this nursery. The blue is gorgeous! And the birdies on the wall! Perfect! Maybe I can move in with you??