I can't get over how wonderful this autumn weather is! Technically, the first day of fall is not until Saturday, but we can already feel it's impending arrival and I could not be happier! I am extremely thankful that the summer was not too hot. While it was definitely warm, and there were days I didn't want to be outside any longer than I had to, overall, it was a good summer, and not too much for this pregnant lady to handle. ;)
This summer was pretty interesting for us. To begin the summer, on our 3 year anniversary, Michael lost his job at Dell because they simply didn't have enough work to keep him busy and to justify keeping him with the company. Michael had seen this coming for months. He didn't mention much about it to me, as not to worry me, but he knew he would be looking for a new job soon and had already sent out several resumes and applied at various new locations by the time he got the news. Later that same day, a mere 4 hours after losing his job at Dell, he received a call from Aerospace Turbine Rotables, informing him that they were planning on hiring him and that he would receive an email from them the next day with the contract enclosed. What a blessing and an answer to prayer!! We hardly had time to worry and panic, because God immediately provided a solution. We have been extremely blessed. The new job is GREAT! Michael is happy and they treat him very well. We couldn't ask for better. :)
The rest of the summer was fun spending time with Sis and Adam and our new nephew Dayton. I can't believe how much he's grown in the last 5 months! He's discovering new things and developing more and more each day! While Sis was home over the summer I had lots of time to go over and visit and play with my amazing nephew. Definitely got me more and more excited about our little girl who would be joining our family at the end of the hot summer. We went to the zoo a few times together (I LOVE having a membership!) and had various other outtings to keep all of us entertained throughout the summer. :) Good times!
At the end of the summer Michael and I were able to do some traveling! This was awesome, because I knew that the closer the end of the summer got, the closer we were to staying at home for quite a while. At the beginning of August we went with Michael's family to Iowa to Tugfest, an event I look forward to every year! :) We got an opportunity to see Michael's aunts, uncles, grandmas, cousins, and various miscellaneous family members. ;) I love all of the family time that we get to be a part of when we go to Iowa. It's so much fun! We enjoyed our last Tugfest as a couple and are very much looking forward to next year when there will be 3 of us. :) We were also able to go to Manhattan and see K-State's season opener at the end of this summer. I really only need to go and watch about 1 football game a year, so it made sense to go to the opener before I was too big and risked having the baby away from home. ;) It was a great game and we loved being back in Manhattan. :) We even got to go to Kansas City that same weekend and catch up with a few friends and family members. It was wonderful being able to do so much before the baby comes. A nice way to end the summer.
Since our traveling, Michael and I have been here at home, preparing for our little girl to meet the world. We have packed and repacked the hospital bag. We had our last baby shower and have purchased the last few things we needed off of our lists. We have cleaned, reorganized, and (will soon be) rearranging the house. We installed the car seat and have it waiting in the back of my car for that moment when I tell Michael it's time to go to the hospital. I have everything in order for my maternity leave at work and my short-term disability pay. Now we just continue to go to work every day and wait for her to arrive. The anticipation here at the end has been very exciting and fun. Almost every morning I wake up and wonder, is today going to be my daughter's birthday? Technically she has 17 more days until her due date, just a little over 2 weeks. If she goes past her due date, she won't go more than an extra week or so, so at the very most she has 24 days left. And at that point, if she hasn't decided to come on her own, she won't have a choice anymore. :P
I have been saying since the beginning of our pregnancy that I was so excited for a little October baby. In my opinion, autumn is the best season of all. When I think of the fall, I think of October, the leaves changing and falling. I think of pumpkin patches and corn mazes and baking. October reminds me of all of these wonderful fall thoughts and memories. So I really wanted our little one to be born in October. But, as I near the end of my pregnancy, and I feel the cool air on my face every morning, I realize that fall is already here. :) No more 100+ degree days, just crisp cool days that make you want to drink cider and carve a pumpkin! :) I'm ready for our little girl to get here. And it doesn't matter if she come in September or October. What matters is that she's healthy. And the doctor and I can both tell you for a fact that we know her to be healthy and ready to meet the world. :)
So will today be her birthday, or will it be tomorrow? I'm unsure. God knows and has a plan. I think He's taking these last few days to remind me that He is in control and that I have to be patient and wait on Him to present His beautiful gift to me. :) I have been working on my patience for months now. I know I can hold out another couple of weeks if that's what He asks of me. :) This pregnancy has been such a huge blessing. I am so thankful that Michael and I were able to get pregnant so quickly and easily. We have been extremely blessed to go through this pregnancy without any manor complications. We've had a few hiccups here and there, but overall, the baby and I have been very healthy, and that is a blessing from the Lord. Now, in our final days as a family of 2, I'm praying that her labor and delivery go as smoothly as the pregnancy has. I pray that Michael and I adjust quickly to our new life roles. And I pray that our little girl is healthy and happy. :)
Not too much longer now. Please be thinking and praying for us as we near the end of this long-anticipated journey. We will keep you informed as we learn more. I will try to post later today or tomorrow about the information we get from our doctor's appointment later today. :) Happy Tuesday, everyone! Have a wonderful day!!! :D
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