Honeydew

There never seems to be a dull moment around the George household. This week, we went into crazy organizing mode and got everything cleared out of our great room in the basement! It looks so beautiful, every time I walk down there, I just can't help but smile! (Yes, organization truly does make me insanely happy...I know I'm weird!) It is one of the greatest acts of love and sacrifice that Grant has made for me. He doesn't care about things being organized nearly as much as I do, and he has worked so hard. Not only did he clear out the basement, but he cleaned out the GARAGE because we needed extra storage space. What a man! Now that's a Valentine's Day present I will remember. We were able to cuddle up and watch a (free) Redbox movie in our clean basement. :)

Grant did most of the moving around and organizing because I am on a sort of modified rest. I had my first contractions this week at 35 weeks, 1 day. Although they weren't regular, they were the real deal and my midwife just wanted me to slow down and take it easy so that I don't go into labor early. Although it has been difficult to not get things done, I have been able to slow down enough to reflect on the pregnancy and the many wonderful blessings I have in my life. I've been a lot more tired this week; it's like a flashback of the exhaustion from the first trimester. The upside is that I've been sleeping better!

Our honeydew baby!

It's really hard to know how big you are from this point on. Between three different websites, I found estimates ranging from 18.7 to over 19 inches in length and 5.75 to 6.5 pounds! Even though it doesn't seem like much of a variation, it could make a big difference by the time you get here. I do know that you are filling out my belly more and more every day. I get up each morning surprised by my "new" body! Your main job from now on is to gain weight. We want you to be a healthy, filled out little boy.

We're excited for our next appointment coming up late this week. Even though it means making the transition to weekly appointments, it also means that our baby's birthday is nearing! We are anxiously and eagerly anticipating his grand entrance! This week is my GBS test and I'll hopefully get my many questions answered...I've accumulated quite a few over the past couple of weeks.

Not knowing what to expect is the hardest part right now. The reality of impending labor hit me hard a few days after our last appointment, and because of scheduling, there is a three week gap in between that one and our upcoming appointment. It's given me plenty of time to realize that I feel clueless when it comes to late pregnancy symptoms and what to expect over the next month and a half! This journey is a continual challenge to give in to the unknown, becoming highly anxious or turn to my Abba Father. Some days go better than others, but at the end of each day, I know that He is in control and that He accepts me, no matter how horribly I may have handled the day. Praise God, for His mercies are new each day! He gives me the grace I need to grow by trial, and I am hopeful that Grant and I will be able to model His example of teaching to my child.

Love, the George family