DUE!

I'm officially due tomorrow. I thought by now I would be so antsy to get this baby out, but I'm not. I do have my moments- especially when I am trying to get out of bed, but otherwise I trust that she will come when she is ready.  I was going to be super women and work until I went into labor, but I really felt that  I needed to focus on resting and mentally preparing for the big event. I am so glad I made that decision! My last shift was Thursday night and I can't imagine having to do more this week. I had such a hard time keeping up with my nesting and trying to recover from work - plus my emotions get messed up after doing too many night shifts.

I have been pondering the big day a lot. I have been thinking a lot about my mom, my mother-in-law, my grandmas, and my sisters who have already had children.  Although I have had an easy pregnancy compared to most, I have gained so much appreciation and respect for these wonderful women (and all women for that matter).  I tell my husband all the time how grateful he should be for his dear mother that carried him and brother together.  Thinking about my mom, I never once heard her complain while she was pregnant.  She always worked full time and had a million other kids/responsibilities, but she never even seemed to waddle.  I'm sure she would confide in my dad, but who honestly doesn't openly complain at least once during their pregnancy?!  The more I think about my mom, the more I realize that she doesn't really complain about anything. She gave birth naturally to 6 kids (sorry Em.. hehe) and hasn't ever complained about how difficult it was. She simply did what she thought was best, although natural childbirth is so not a simple task.  Even now, I cannot get her to tell me how awful it was. I keep telling her - maybe you don't remember how painful it was... She just simply replies that she wouldn't forget after 6 times.  I appreciate her willingness to help me through my labor and delivery.  She is flying in Friday - thank goodness!  I know its a big sacrifice for her to come out here - but I can't imagine her not being there. Although, she may be using my delivery as an excuse to come to Cleveland! On second thought - probably not hehe!

 Pregnancy is hard and so exciting at the same time.  I really believe there is a purpose for this.  With that said, this is probably my last post before she comes - see ya on the other side!