babycakes.

We are nearing the finish line with this pregnancy!  I could not be more excited to meet this little guy.  The past few weeks have been a little hard.  I have had more aches and pains than ever.  I am more tired than ever.  And I have had more contractions than ever.  There have been several moments where I have thought I was in early labor and have had to lay down for a good part of the day to get the contractions to stop.  Having five kids around during those time is a bit rough... but they have learned that when I lay down, it means that I have to.  They have been champs.

I have been so consumed with moving and getting our house turned into our home that I haven't prepared as much as I would have liked to.  Now that we are comfortable in our new space I have been able to really delve into preparing for baby.  It has been a joy to get everything ready.  After a day of serious pain and contractions, we went out and got all things baby.  Diapers, bottles, creams, wipes, nursing supplies... all of it.  We have since ordered a few things online and once it all arrives and is put together I will officially feel ready for this little boy to join our family.  We are all getting very anxious!

My mom has booked her flight for the week after my due date and I have been reminded that I am not allowed to wear regular clothing when she comes... only pajamas.  I love that rule so much.  I was able to find a few pairs that I love at Kohl's, as well as some teeny tiny shoes for Henry.  We are starting to count down the days.  I love that when people ask me when I'm due and I tell them, they say, "Oh!  You are almost done!" instead of giving me that horrible sympathy look that really means, "You are huge!"

This has by far been the hardest pregnancy to date.  I think its due the the move, having five children, my age, and having the kids so close together.  It has definitely been making me wonder if I can really do this again.  If I didn't have such a strong impression that we still had a little girl coming, I would be done.  There will definitely be a lot of fasting and prayer before we attempt this again.  I was so sure that this little baby was our little girl.  The fact that it is little Henry makes me feel that much closer to my Heavenly Father during this time.  This little boy is coming to our family for a reason and I already feel such a strong bond with him.  I lay in bed at night feeling him move and admiring his amazing hiccup skills and I want to weep with joy at the thought of having him in my arms.  I am already so grateful to be his mommy.

Me and baby Henry.  36 weeks along.