Bird Watch

The cute, little counter up there is telling me that there are only 10 days until baby bird is due!!! That number sounds both far away and incredibly soon at the same time.

We are officially on "bird watch" here in the Graciano house and the excitement and anticipation are overflowing! Interestingly, though I feel very calm and as Tim has observed, fairly "focused". I have not been intentional about mentally preparing for childbirth, but I think it is happening all the same. I have a deep sense of peace because I know the Lord has given me the desire to be a mother and He will protect me and provide for me. That is not to say that I won't experience pain or discomfort, but I know the end result is worth every sacrifice!

Out of curiousity, my doctor scheduled a growth-check ultrasound last week and our baby girl is looking as health as ever. Healthy and good size, to be sure! According to the measurements, she is currently around 8lbs 9oz! Although ultrasounds this far along are much less accurate than earlier, it is safe to say that she will be an adorably plump baby. Tim has said all along that he would really like to have a chubby baby, so I'm sure this is a gift especially for him!

As you have noticed by now, I did not take a 38 week picture. I spent so much time sweating over the weekend that I never really got dressed into anything more than comfy clothes or if I did, I had forgotten to take a picture before I changed again! Needless to say, the heat is becoming somewhat obnoxious, but still not unbearable. Uninterrupted sleep is hard to come by these days as well between bathroom trips and having to change positions every couple of hours. With this being my last week of work, I plan to take many naps until baby girl finally decides to arrive - I can't wait!

Hopefully my next post will be an introduction to our beautiful bird! Until then, we'll be here trying to stay cool and enjoying these last few days of simplicity.