39 Weeks

Wow, 39 weeks. I can't believe that I have been pregnant for 39 weeks. This weekend I came across several little reminders that made me remember just how thankful I am for these puffy ankles and fat body of mine. I still have some of the fertility meds in the refrigerator and came across the box for the injection pen we had to use. I don't know why I haven't parted with those things. Probably because they cost us an insane amount of money so it feels awfully wasteful to throw them away!!!! But anyhow, it just served as a reminder for just how far we've come. On my voicemail I still have the message saved from the day that I received the phone call with fertilization results. It's one of the happiest messages I've ever received...telling us that 5 embryos had fertilized...and I can't even dream of deleting it off my saved messages. When I'm feeling down I call my voicemail and listen to it!

39 weeks is starting to catch up with me. I'm actually still feeling fairly comfortable overall, but I just can't rest well and have so many contractions at night. I can't believe how big I feel (and probably look too). My legs are ginormous and I'm so thankful that it's not summertime so at least I can wear pants and hide these big tree trunks. The only thing that really hurts are my shins and feet. The rest of me is still holding up pretty well. Somehow I've been lucky enough not to get a single stretch mark. I thought for sure with my fair skin it would be a given. I'm hoping my luck continues for one more week! It would probably help my chances if I'd lay off the Girl Scout cookies. haha

Mat's been super sick this weekend. Poor guy came down with the flu. It's been frustrating because there was so much for him to accomplish this past weekend, but he can't help it and probably got it from me being sick to begin with! He's starting to feel a little better tonight. We just have to get him well in time for Mathew's arrival!

Despite feeling tired and a little down and out with illness, we are feeling incredibly blessed. It's been a day with some sad news for various friends and family. I keep their situations private out of respect, but they are lifted up in prayer. It's such a hard time in our economy and so many seem to be ill, that we can't help but count our blessings and realize how thankful we truly are. Nothing is ever for granted, but as much as I am ready to be done working and get this show on the road, I am just feeling incredibly lucky to have a job, be healthy, and on the brink of a very joyous life changing event.