Almost time...

I have been putting off blogging for WAY too long! But here I sit- 38 weeks pregnant, listening to my hubby play guitar, and feeling awake and coherent enough to actually write something. So I'm going to take advantage of it!

So many words can describe life lately for the Smith family- fun, exhausting, busy, exciting, hopeful, giggly, anxious, precious, happy, and thankful. Our little guy Bauer is growing and healthy, and LOVES rolling around! I think he is just trying to show off his amazing strength, which seems to increase by the day. He's even woken his Daddy up during the night a few times just by kicking him really hard in the back! It's already been so fun to watch his little personality developing...and his attachment to Tim. Recently he has really been responding to Tim's touch. Anytime Tim puts his hand on my belly, it's as though Bauer realizes its Dad and starts trying to perform! He's constantly pushing his little butt up under Tim's hand, and they both just LOVE to get him all riled up so that I can't have a moments peace! It's so precious though...especially to see the smile on Tim's face when they play. I love my boys!

I am now 38 weeks pregnant and feeling very ready to have this baby! The doctor says everything looks healthy- good weight gain, healthy baby, good blood pressure and sugar levels, and no concerns about his birth. Praise the Lord!! I have definitely been having some contractions and as of two weeks ago was already dilated to 1cm and 50% effaced, so the process has begun! I'm so excited to finally see Bauer's little face, kiss his nose, smell his head, and count all his little fingers and toes...and that excitement helps make all the pregnancy aches and pains well worth it. Not to mention the anticipation of my swollen feet and ankles returning to normal size, being able to get in and out of bed without help, my groin and back pain healing, and not constantly having to pee! Haha. Yes, we are very ready and excited for Bauer to make his grand entrance!

It's amazing and overwhelming to think that we're about to become parents. Three years ago today, Tim proposed to me and we officially started planning our life together. We never would have imagined all the wonderful blessings God had in store for our first three years. He has truly knitted together a family and continues to do "exceedingly and abundantly beyond all we could ask or think." Just a few more days of life as we've known it. Just a few more days of a family of two. Just a few more days until our lives change forever, and we can't wait....

Hurry up, little buddy. We already love you so much...