No News is... well, No News!

I am still here, and I am still pregnant :-) At only 4 days until my due date, this baby is one of my "latest". I know the due date is really just an estimate, but I think as any woman who has been pregnant knows, as that number on the calendar grows closer, so grows the anticipation!

I am really trying hard to keep decent perspective during these last few days. My parents are here and we've had a good time enjoying eachother's company. My mom and I had a mother-daughter spa day, and Michael and I were able to enjoy a last minute date night while the grandparents stayed with the little ones. We've stopped school for now, so I'm enjoying the free time with the kids as well as time to get lots of last-minute cleaning and organizing done. I am also taking advantage of more time to rest, as naps seem more necessary lately.

However, I have to confess, I am definitely struggling with mood swings! There are times when I feel great, excited, confident... and other times when I am frustrated, discouraged, and nervous! I told Michael its a little like seeing a really neat ride at an amusement park and deciding to get in line - but as the line moves ever so slowly, the more you think "Hmmm... what have I gotten myself into? Do I REALLY want to ride this ride?" ;-) Of course, in my case, there's only one way to get out of line! So, I am spending a lot of time really leaning on the Lord. Lots and lots of prayer! Reminding myself that His timing is perfect, that He is with me, He is my strength and my comforter, and that I can rest in His perfect plan.

This verse was on my calendar this morning: "Wait for the Lord; Be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord" (Psalm 27:14). Just the encouragement I need! I'm so thankful for His promises to lean on.

I know that for anyone who has actually gone overdue with a baby must think that I'm a little pathetic! ;-) It is a relief to know that sometime soon, eventually, this baby will come! Until then... I will just keep waiting and praying!