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Week 37 ~ July 21, 2005
~ Life's Little Surprises... and Blessings
Here I am, all moved into my father-in-law and step-mother-in-law's house. Sean and I moved out of our house on Tuesday so we could refinish the wood floors upstairs. All I can say is “It's about time!!”. I thought we were never going to get to the point of doing the floors. Sean and his dad decided to rearrange the remodeling priority list so instead of completing the bathroom before the floors, they are doing the floors now and then going back to the bathroom. Now I can get the nursery set up while the rest of the remodeling is being completed. I think this is the first time where I really can see the end of the remodeling project and having my house back together. I'm so excited that in less than a week I will have baby furniture set up and I can put away all the little clothes and outfits we have for the baby. I can open up the diapers and put them in the drawer and get the wipes out and do all the nesting I have been aching to do.
On Sunday afternoon my step-mother-in-law hosted a small baby shower for us at a local restaurant. There were only a few people invited, Sean's family and couple of close family friends. This will be the first grandchild/great-grandchild for Sean's family and it was apparent how excited everyone is for the arrival of the baby. Some of the gifts we received include the car seat/stroller system, highchair, swing, convertible car seat and breast pump and accessories. And Tuesday evening our neighbor hosted a shower/dessert so I could meet some other women in the neighborhood. The women of the neighborhood got us a bassinet and a few outfits for the baby. This week has been such a surprise and a blessing as far as parties and gifts for the baby.
I've always known that we (Sean, the baby and I) are blessed with wonderful family and friends in our lives. But seeing so many people reach out to us, support us and celebrate the birth of our first baby with us, especially people we don't know, has been such a touching experience. It's easy to get discouraged about raising a child in the world we live in where so many things go wrong and there is so much hatred and anger towards others. Then there are days and weeks, like the one we've had, that reaffirm my faith in humanity and show me that there are loving people in the world. I'm touched by the love and generosity people can feel and show and I know that our daughter is going to thrive in the world, make a difference and touch the lives of others, just by who she is... who we raise her to be. With this much love surrounding her, how could she not be an amazing person?
Today, Wednesday, I had an appointment with my OB. I'd love to say that we're progressing toward the birth and the baby will be here just after the house project is finish next week, but I can't. There is such a lack of activity that the doctor didn't even examine me today. I haven't had any contractions, show or anything to indicate labor. I have another ultrasound and an appointment scheduled for next week but after that the doctor wants to play it by ear and set up the appointments week by week. He did say that the baby is considered full term now and anything can happen but I'm not holding my breath. In fact, I talked to my boss today and I plan on working right up until I go into labor, even if it means working past my due date. So don't expect any changes or anything exciting to happen any time soon. But I will keep everyone posted on what happens, even if it means writing a quick email (or making Sean write a quick email) before heading off to the hospital.
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