39 Weeks!!

I am 39 weeks along today!!  I have to admit, I was pretty convinced that I wouldn't make it this far...I really thought Maggie was going to come sometime in the 38th week!!  But, although I'm VERY impatient to meet this baby girl that 20 weeks ago we were told we would most likely never meet, I'm just grateful that she is doing so well no matter WHEN she comes.

I am actually feeling amazingly well for this far along in pregnancy!!  Usually by now I am miserable and in sooo much pain (not to mention I was a crazy WRECK only a few short weeks ago).  But this time around I'm feeling pretty good, minimal pain, calm, rested and ready.  God has lifted me out of the craziness and brought me back to a peaceful place.  "Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (Isaiah 40:30, 31 NIV)

Thank you to everyone who pitched in and helped us when I was "weary" and "stumbling"!!  Thank you to those who offered words of encouragement, who prayed for me and my family, who brought us meals (they have been delicious and have helped so much!), who have helped me around the house (another lifesaver!!)...thank you all for being there for us and caring enough to make a difference in our lives.  I would not be back to such a peaceful place right now if it hadn't been for all of your help and prayers.

I am ready to DO THIS!!  Come on, Maggie...mommy desperately wants to meet you (and so do a lot of other people)!! :)