One Month to Go!!!

Yes, one month from today I'm scheduled to deliver Jackson Rafael via c-section. If I go into labor before then he'll still be delivered through cesarean, but at 39 weeks he's definitely coming out. One month from today. Seeing that date flash across my phone this morning really put into perspective just how close we are to becoming a family of four.

Most days I can't wait to be done with this pregnancy. There's no getting around it: pregnancy stinks. And the thought of going another four weeks with Mr. Boxing Champ using my spleen as a punching bag and bladder as a mattress makes me cringe. Yet again, four weeks? Wow. If I had space in my freezer I'd be making meals for it like crazy. I did pack my suitcase for the hospital, install the carseat, wash and sort all the baby clothes, and make a registry for the few items we could use. I've also been working incredibly hard to make sure Ryan is as prepared as possible for Jackson's arrival. It's taken a few months of diligent patience, but I really feel we have a solid plan, and I'm so proud of my amazing son. Now I'm deep cleaning a part of the house each day since I know I won't be doing any of that for weeks after childbirth. As part of that though, I'm under strict orders not to lift anything over 10 lbs. which is why I'm so grateful Brenton's been working more from his home office and can be here to help. He's been a tremendous support, not that that's any surprise to anyone. I did, in fact, marry Captain Amazing.

I've been incredibly lazy about posting week-by-week belly shots. So before Jackson arrives, perhaps I should update that progress. I missed a few weeks here and there, but you'll get the general idea. (hint: my belly gets bigger over time!)

In case this ends up being my last post before Jackson is born, thank you to each of you for your support, love and prayers. This has been a very difficult pregnancy, and having such wonderful friends and family encouraging me through it has been invaluable. Jackson is proof that prayers are heard and answered in the Lord's way and timing. We are so grateful he is almost here!

Week 19

Week 20

Week 21

Week 22: Forgot to take a pic, but here's us on Easter Sunday that week. 

Week 23

Week 24

Week 25

Week 26

Week 27

Week 28: Forgot a picture, but this is from our 4th anniversary that week

Week 29 Forgot a photo again, but here's a picture from Mother's Day that week

Week 30

Week 31: Forgot a photo, but at the store that week I had to snap a photo of my "bun in the oven!"

Week 32: Sorry, folks. No photo for this week!

Week 33: We went to the Abernathy Family Reunion in Gatlinburg, TN this week. Here's us mini golfing.

Week 34