40 Weeks Today!!

Well I'm up, so I thought I might as well do something with my time.  Blogging sounded like a good plan.  :)

So I'm 40 weeks today!!  Based on the fact that only about 5% of women deliver on their actual due date, I'm not really expecting today to be the day, however we know that it will be very, very soon!!  

The Lord has been so gracious to have already answered many, many prayers regarding this pregnancy. Big prayers and little prayers...He's heard them all!!  I'm so very grateful.  One of those answered prayers includes the fact that I was very fortunate to get to attend a local retreat for homeschool mom's this past weekend.  I wasn't sure if I'd get to go or not, but Anna Love stayed put, and I didn't miss any of it!!  I even felt incredible the entire time I was there!  Here's a cool picture that my very precious friend took this weekend while at the retreat.

Another answered prayer is that we made it into February.  None of my kiddo share a birthday month, and we thought it would be fun to continue that tradition.  Luke is January, Anna Love will be February, Grace has April, Bella Peace claims May, Elizabeth has September, and Mary Ruth takes October.  So fun!!  Of course these prayers fall into the "small" category.  The biggies include mommy and Anna Love have been healthy and safe thus far.  This still ranks top on the list as we finish out these final hours.  In addition to praying for safety, we are praying for a fast and easy delivery and for Anna Love to be a "good size" baby...not too, too big and not too small.  We are praying for nursing to go well and for me to have a good milk supply.  We are praying that Anna Love will be an content baby and that she will have a calm, pleasant spirit.

We are so thankful that Grandmother has arrived at our house and will be here for the birth and first few days thereafter.  We are still praying for Grandma to make it safe when the time comes.  As of now, it looks all of our childcare for the other kiddos is in place.  This is always a big concern of mine.  I want to relax and know that my other kiddos are being well cared for when I am in the hospital.  And finally, Lord willing, I will have the privilege of having a friend in the delivery room to document the big event!!

Like I said, I do realize that some of these things are insignificant, but the beautiful thing is that God cares for all our concerns.  Nothing is too big or too small with God.  He loves us so much.  He is for us!!  I also know that His plan is far better than mine so I can take comfort in the fact that even if things don't all come together in the way in which I have desired, He is worthy of my praise!!

I have a doc appt later today and we will make final decisions regarding the induction plan.  I'll try to post an update.

Blessings to all!
Jennifer