Waiting.

Patiently Waiting. We are down to 6 weeks. 6 weeks!
I LOVE, love babies. They are the sweetest gift, so precious.  I do not want to wish away this pregnancy so quickly and I should be enjoying it more than I have.  This pregnancy has been well, let's say really different than my last 2.  No major health issues which I am SO thankful for, but has been by far the most challenging. I don't know what it is... Maybe feeling like I am going to burst into flames because of the heat, or chasing around a very happy, active 19 month old who likes to climb and get into everything while a very pregnant Mom tries to run after him. (Not a pretty sight)
A couple weeks ago, my contractions really started to kick in hard, and obviously earlier then expected .
Ouch. Is all I can say. So a trip to the hospital and some tests, yep. Pre-Term labor it is. I have been taking some medication to help with the contractions which they pretty much make me want to fall on my face some days. So tired!! And I do not do tired.  Among other things, the doc has advised me to "take it easy"...Ha...  Not in my vocab. Period.  I like to be busy, I like doing projects, cleaning like a maniac, exercising whenever I feel like it, or run around outside with my boys. "Taking it easy"  has been difficult for me. I know that may sound silly, but I guess that is just who I am. I have this inner argument with my body. My mind says go...my body says....Ahhh, I don't think so!  It let's me know for sure. After a day of  doing too much and feeling pressure as if  your water is going to break any second keeps me in check. Bleh. Like I said, I don't want to wish away this time or have our little guy come early,  but I am ready to meet my sweet new babe, to snuggle with him, and get my energy back!
 I am starting to get those excited, fluttery butterflies in my tummy, I went through the newborn clothes the other day, I had the biggest smile just imagining holding my baby boy!
Brady and our family have been incredible. Always helping out and offering to lend a hand.  I am so thankful for them. I do feel bad for Brady though, I am sure he has had enough of me (as you can tell) he has been such a great support, and helps with whatever he can. All his hard work this past year had earned him a fabulous trip for us at the end of August to Telluride, Colorado through Sysco. These trips are unreal, and not many get the chance to go. It made me so sad when I had to tell him that the doc told me I should not be traveling. I couldn't even finish my question to the doc before he was shaking his head  "No." I told Brady, "you just watch, nothing will happen if we stay home, but if  we go, my luck I would have the baby there"  And now that I said that, I probably will go full term :)
Anyway, there is always a lesson to be learned when things turn out a little differently then you expected them to be. Let's just say I have learned some simple lessons in the last month. But so grateful we have a healthy baby boy on the way very soon! Yay!