38 weeks. ONE WEEK REMAINING!

In seven short days, my dream becomes reality. Did I just say that? Holy crap! Little Miss Madelyn Skye's arrival is MONDAY!!! I can't believe it. I am beyond excited to meet my little girl, who has been growing inside me, the product of my and David's love, and the one who is constantly kicking my ribs out of place. I cannot begin to imagine what it will be like to see her and hold her for the first time, to look in her eyes knowing she's ours, we made her, she's a miracle from God. I get so emotional just thinking about that. *deep breath* I am blessed.

I am 38 weeks and miserable. I have been in severe pain and have not been able to sleep which I know is God's way of preparing me. Madelyn has had her foot in my rib cage for the past few weeks and it's almost unbearable. You can hear, see, and feel my rib popping out of place when she kicks/moves her foot. It takes my breath. It's kinda bittersweet because I love my belly and I'll miss it but I'm looking forward to having her out. Everyone around me is so excited about Madelyn. It is amazing. I bet St Francis will have all their waiting rooms full with my people that morning and a constant flow of visitors, haha. The doctor said I should get to come on Wednesday if everything's all good. My c-section is 7:30am at St Francis - Eastside. The week is going by quickly... My friend, Joy, from Texas came in town Wednesday and brought a very, very good friend of mine-- Tim!!! I haven't seen him in 5 years. We went to NGU together for a year and became really close friends. It has been awesome hanging out. I'll surely miss him and Joy when they go back.

38 weeks and about to explode!

I'm getting nervous about the c-section. I hope the spinal tap isn't too painful and the recovery is easy and quick. My mom may be able to go to the OR with David and I, too! Please pray that everything goes smoothly without any complications, Madelyn is healthy, and I recover fast. Also, pray that David (or mom) does not pass out or have a panic attack in the OR!!! I NEED THEM..... I'm estimating Madelyn to be 7lbs-- it feels like she has grown so much in the last 3 weeks. She feels so heavy and my belly is huge. I have my LAST OB appointment Thursday and I think they're doing a growth scan. My contractions have been minimum  this week thankfully. I'm just having tons of pressure and back pain so it looks like Madelyn will hold off until her scheduled c-section... Thank you Jesus!!! :) So, this is my last week of being pregnant and Monday morning David and I will become Daddy and Mommy.  Bittersweet. I'm loving this journey and thankful that I've been chosen as Madelyn's Mother and that David's her Father, my husband. Ready to meet this monkey!

Thank you for all the prayers.