Wrapping My Mind Around It

Last night was our first pre-natal class.

To be honest,

Spencer and I went in their

with low expectations.

I am happy to say we left feeling

the opposite.

The teacher was amazing.

She is an RN and a doula

and has 34 years of baby catching 

under her belt.

She knew so much about 

the whole process

and was just so sweet.

Really, we just left with our minds at ease.

She dispelled many of our fears 

(for the husbands and the wives)

and encouraged us.

She was honest

(which I always appreciate)

about the pain

and the hardships of bringing baby home.

Not only did she encourage the women

that this will be the most empowering experience

of our lives,

but equally encouraged our men

in the importance of their job as well.

For the first time since I saw those two pink lines,

I left their feeling excited for the whole labor process to begin.

Spencer and I are in awe

at how little time we have left 

as our family of two.

Soon our lives will change dramatically,

very soon!

In just 9 weeks and counting down

our due date is approaching.

We are so excited to meet our little girl

who has us wrapped around her tiny finger already.

My mind has been working overtime,

and I have been trying to keep 

all my thoughts positive.

Sometimes the "what-ifs"

get away on me and send me into a frenzy.

But I also know this is only

the beginning of wondering "what-if" 

in her life.

Mostly,

I have been making list after list

of the things we still need,

things to prepare,

and what I want to clean before I can't reach it anymore

(that day is drawing VERY near!)

I am so, so thankful

for my mom who is planning 

to come down and help us

for a while.

And I am so thankful

for the ladies at my MOPS group

who are going to prepare meals 

for our first week or two at home!

Can I bribe anyone to come and

clean bathrooms and do laundry?

What are some ways you nested and prepared for your baby?

What are some things you were able to do ahead of time?

Did you bake, cook and freeze?

Clean every nook and cranny?

I'd love to hear!

{ 31 weeks }