Monday, April 5, 2010

Are you ready???

So, tomorrow is the big day....6am check-in to be induced. The biggest question I've gotten in the last few days is "Are you ready?" My answer is usually no Ü...I mean...can you ever be really ready to give BIRTH. A calmness has finally settled over me today. And I think several factors have contributed to that feeling.
First and foremost, I've been praying a lot...and I have a feeling that there are a lot of prayers going up on my behalf, too (esp since most everyone knows how petrified I have been!).

But also....because she is here:
And because we have all the material aspects taken care of. We've recieved so many gifts and so many clothes from family and friends!
I have his clothes all organized by size....just a big of my OCD showing thru, but it makes me feel comfortable! And now I know how much of each size I have, which is uber-nice since poor little dude doesn't have a nursery and we are busting out of the seams of this house, so no closet space either!
I got a sweet new diaper bag from Hot Mama Handbags. My cousing Ashley recently bought a bag from this chick and I was inspired! It's ginormous!!
Of course, I have no idea what to put into it! Which means, I've been the mom of 'older' toddlers for a bit too long. What the heck do you bring to the hospital?! Eek. So, I've shoved most everything in here...just in case! Seriously...you mom's who've just had this hospital experience...what did you forget that you wished you had?
I even found the time to do a bit of tie dying. Cause nothing is more cathartic than a bit of color.
A few things need to be done to feel completely "ready"....such as putting his bed together. I love this Little Hoot collection from Target and can't wait to see it all set up!
And my toes are still funky...but this should be remedied in about 2 hours, when mom and I head to the nail spa to get a bit of pampering! Ü Can't wait to see these yucky toes GONE!!

So, there you go...Yes I'm ready, but No, I'm totally not. I'm completely praying for an 'easy' experience tomorrow...I'll take a birth like Aube's. I'm just excited to meet him, I keep seeing his face in my mind's eye and he's just lovely people. Just lovely.
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13 comments:

Shannon said...

I am so excited for you! And I finished your wipee/diaper bag too! It's gonna look great. I can't wait to meet little Jaxson!

Lois Brown said...

How beautiful that you have seen his face. That brought tears to my eyes! I'm so happy your mom is there. So happy you are getting a pedi...nothing says I'm ready like a pedi! And you do have many prayers! Love you!

Bell Family Blog said...

I'm so excited for u, I get butterflys every time I think about it. I will keep u in my prayers but your going to do great, your a pro! Love you!! Hugs!!

Karen said...

Best of luck to you, Sarah! You're a cute mommy and can't wait to see this little guy. Post pictures fast!!!
Love, Aunt Karen

Krista said...

You are going to do amazing!! Have James give you a blessing if you need more comfort. And I don't think you really need much for the baby at the hospital. They provide diapers and those rags to wipe him with. I think you only need his take home outfit and another blanket if you want to put him in a different one than the one they give you. Oh, and don't forget his car seat:-) I'm so excited for you and I can't wait to see his precious face!! Good luck!!

~jAnA~ said...

You are in my prayers Sarah!!! I can't believe where the time has gone. You are an amazing mom, and I know a little boy will be so lucky to have you. Post pictures soon....haha Say hi to your mom for me!!!! Miss you all

Christina said...

GL tomorrow!!! I'll be thinking about you all day!

Jennifer said...

YAY!!!! I'm so excited for you Sarah! You've been in my thoughts and prayers all night long (until I fell asleep) and all morning! You'll do great! :) I can't wait to see my newest nephew's face!! :) I'm just so excited! Love you!!!

Cheree said...

Thinking about you today!!! You'll do wonderfully. Can't wait to meet Mr. Jax!

Jenni said...

You're gonna be great and I am so inspired by all that you are still getting done.

Jenny said...

I LOVE YOU, SARAH! Your little man is SO LUCKY to have such a wonderful, talented, sweet Mama to love and take care of him. I'm sure everything will be perfect, and I can't wait to hear (or read) all about it!

Julie{isCocoandCocoa} said...

I love all the little clothes hanging up. I hope everything went great!

Colton Anne said...

And lovely he is!! :)