The Things That Fill My Heart: 38 Weeks Pregnant
I have put off doing a lot of pregnancy posts as well as having my photo taken, mostly because this has been such a rough (read emotional, physically, and spiritually draining) pregnancy for me. But I feel like it is time to say this: at the end of each day, whether it was a hard day or a “slightly better” day, I know in the bottom of my heart that this pregnancy is nothing but a blessing and gift.
Thank you God for this boy. We pleaded, longed, waited, trusted….and now he is almost here.

Now I am in the home stretch of my third trimester. This trimester has by far been the best one….and I am daily praising God for the relief and joy that has come with this last month! I thought it would be fun to list all the things that I like about being pregnant (cause let’s be honest, it is easier to complain about pregnancy than it is to be thankful…it is HARD stuff). So on that note, here are….
The things that fill my heart:
People who hold doors for you…bless their hearts.
Not having to “suck it in” for 9 months.
When I take a bath, I love that I have a little island to rest the book on and I don’t have to worry it will get wet!
The wondering what baby will look like, who he will be, and the blissful (and most certainly naive) dreaming of the future.
Listening to Dayla talk about and to baby brother. It is not everyday, but to me the infrequency makes it feel that much more precious and true.
Having no one balk at the strange food I want to eat…seems everyone let’s you off the hook when you are pregnant.
Knowing I have a husband who is willing to go to the store late at night to fulfill my craving.
When Dayla thoughtfully picks out things when we are at the store for her baby brother…and she even buys them with her own saved up “ice cream truck” money. If you knew how much that girl likes ice cream, you would know: that is love.
Stopping to think about how there is a person, a life, a little baby fresh from God’s arms growing inside me right now.


[**All these photos were taken yesterday because I have been *encouraged* pretty much non-stop (read: bullied by those who love me). I will say too, it is not easy to take pictures of the girl who hates being in front of the camera, especially when she is pregnant, emotional, and a *bit* bossy. And couple that with a preschooler who also hates having her picture taken and will not be told how to pose. So thank you to my loving husband for these! He is a man with patience beyond understanding.**]
Baby Boy,
We can’t wait to meet you! You may not have a name yet, but you have 3 people who are excited beyond belief to see your face and already love you beyond words without even having seen that face yet. Please be nice to your mama with your entrance into this world….
See you soon! With all our love…









