The anticipation…..
It’s killing me (…not really).
Third time in, I’m realizing that I am a completely, hopelessly, horribly IMPATIENT person. Luckily I married my exact opposite.
It’s the not knowing when labor will start.
It’s the not knowing how it will all go down.
It’s the not knowing. The loss of control.
I’m reminded that patience is such an important virtue to have…in fact, it’s a fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22)! Patience (endurance) produces CHARACTER! And I can always use more of that!
So…..I’ll just be over here WAITING for this sweet babe to arrive.
Waiting and praying and cleaning the crap out of my house.
QUESTION: Are you a control freak (like me)? More relaxed?
splendid…lindsay
I’m totally a control freak, too! But I have a feeling most every woman would say they can relate to what you’re feeling right about now. :-) I love that verse, thanks for sharing!
ps. I’ve been meaning to tell you, but I love the new blog design!
I am definitely a bit of an control freak, so I would be crazy and impatient too! You can do it!!
100% control freak here
I don’t know how I will be when I do decide I want kids. I think the unknown will kill me. Good luck to you! I am so happy for you and your family.
Just know that God has it all under control and he will take care of you! And just soak up your last few days with just two kids!
Not having a plan is so hard for me too! Best of luck!!! I was majorly frustrated with the waiting game for little baby L ;)
This waiting for labor game almost did it in for me with my first, unfortunately I went 13 days past due and had to get induced which was worse in a way as ‘sure’ it was scheduled but I felt I failed pregnancy as I couldn’t do it naturally so my type A was mad. Oh well, it’s not necessarily a race but sure feels like it at the time! Wishing for labor in the very imminent future for you!
I’m totally the same way – not having a plan is a huge challenge for me! Prayer is always helpful though!!
Im a total control freak. I’m so excited for you!!
I’m tooootally like you – impatient and a control freak all the way. And yep, I married the opposite too. Those men are good for us, aren’t they? ;) Hang in there! xoxo
Baby will come when baby is ready! Just remember that and until then, enjoy your last few days as a family of 4.
(Also, let baby know that April 10th is a GREAT birthday…) ;)
I’m right there with you on the patience part. If I had a dollar for every time someone has given me the ‘be patient’ speech in the past couple months, I would be able to pay off some debt. Ha! It’s very hard to wait, but it’s all worth it in the end. Plus, once the wait is over, you will have been given the most wonderful gift again…..to be a mommy all over!! :)
I think that the waiting would really start to get to me too- I’m a control freak, although much less so than when I was in college. I’ve worked hard to just “let it be”.
I can’t even imagine what kind of a wreck I’ll be when I’m pregnant. I definitely have a tendency to be a control freak, and the unknown drives me crazy. Keeping my fingers crossed for youuuuuu!
praying for you! come on porter!
I’m a total control freak too! But pregnancy is definitely teaching me to give it up and just trust God…so much is beyond my control with my body and the babies at this point :) I have a Fruit of the Spirit bracelet that I wore for our wedding I may have to wear it a couple times next week to remind me PATIENCE AND TRUST!
what a cool bracelet idea!!