waiting.

36 weeks 4 days along..... getting closer :)




me @ 36 weeks




My church gave me a shower last week & here are some pics. Such a great shower - opened over 40 gifts!

My belly buddy Mandi (she's 32 weeks) & I.





The hostesses gave me a high chair



Hostesses & finger foods




My pastor's wife made the Olivia sign :)


The shower was such a blessing. So many gifts, clothes, 2 hand-crocheted blankets, shoes, diaper bag, a moses basket, etc! I was still getting gifts the next day at church - including handmade artwork for Olivia's room, & baby swing. God has been so faithful to provide beyond what I ever thought we would need! :) I'm definitely grateful!


This week has been pretty busy. I really am hoping to finish thank you notes, reading 2 books: "Baby Wise" & "Secrets of the Baby Whisperer," take some continuing ed classes online to renew my TX Cosmo license, & whatever else keeps running through my mind before Olivia gets here!!! Somehow I wonder if it'll all get done, or if she'll get here before. Either way, I'm excited.

I woke up this morning refreshed, and although I don't wake up every morning praying or w/ scripture on my mind - i did today. I began to think of scriptures that focus on trusting God & i was reminded quickly:

"trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will make your paths straight"

"He will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, for he trusts in You."

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"

"be anxious for nothing, but in everything make your requests known to God. And the peace of God which passes all understanding will guard your heart & mind in Christ Jesus"

"Be strong & courageous, for the LORD your God goes before you"

these are just a few off the top of my head that comforted me this morning & in general. God's word really does help my mind & heart be calm even through waiting, & through the anxiousness of getting tasks accomplished. God is good and I'm thankful for His word, especially His word that is hidden in my heart.


The dr. told me yesterday that I'm 1-2cm dilated already. I forgot to ask about how much I'm effaced - i'll definitely ask next week! I feel great and i have no idea when Olivia will arrive, could be tomorrow, could be 5 weeks from now :)