37 week down, 2 to go!! :)

2 WEEKS

That is ALL that is left before I can hold my sweet baby girl! I'd love to say that time has flown by but I can't say that honestly. Some days I think "Didn't I just find out I was pregnant like yesterday?" or "I've been pregnant for like a year now!" I cannot believe we are so close to this answered prayer and we are SO blessed! 

We did have a little "Oh my gosh, this is it" moment on Monday. After Josh had been sick with the stomach virus all weekend, he decided to stay home from work because he still wasn't feeling 100%. I woke up that morning not feeling so hot myself, and after about 2 hours of timing it, contractions are in full swing with there own little schedule. So, we call the doctor and of course was told to go on to Mobile. Josh is all of a sudden feeling a TON better. My mom has already left work at this point. So we are sitting in the living room watching JOSH run around like crazy. WHY you ask? Because he of course didn't have anything together even though I've been telling him for weeks he needs to be packing a bag. He says "Are ya'll waiting on me?" "YES! I say between contractions!" Finally he is ready. I honestly do not remember a lot of the ride. Momma did tell me I told Josh to shut up at least twice. By the time we hit the Dolly Parton bridge, I start feeling nauseated. It hit so fast. And I was sick immediately. Sorry, it was not pleasant for me either, promise. By this time, Josh has started speeding up and the flashers are on. I remember nothing after this. Except, Mom asked if I had a change of clothes that would be decent to wear into the doctors office. Luckily, I had packed in my hospital bag a pair of yoga pants and a long sleeved tee. I awkwardly get changed in the car in the parking garage at Mobile Infirmiry. Dr. C sees me almost immediately! (We LOVE him, by the way!) He confirms that I am NOT in "real" labor, just FALSE labor and says I more than likely have Josh's lovely stomach virus. So, clear liquid diet and 24 hour bedrest. Thanks hun, love you too. 

The contractions stayed on until about 8-9 PM that night, but were not as strong as they were earlier in the day. It was a rough couple of days after that but I am FINALLY recovered! 

fyi: this virus was so crazy! it spread so fast and hard! we had to cancel all children activities at church because half the teachers had the virus or their kids did! 

I had to go back to the doctor yesterday for my regular check up, still no change. I go back next Friday for another check up and then will be induced on February 1st! We are as ready as we are going to be for this little girl! We can't wait to see her face and hold her! 

Have I said this lately?

The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy! Psalms 126:3