37+ weeks

It's been over a month.. AGAIN...since my last post. Its like time is both standing still and moving along so quickly, needless to say my blogging is not at the forefront of my priority list. 

I've been off of work for almost two weeks now thanks to an ever-rising blood pressure. No other real symptoms though. I used to wake up in the morning and not recognize myself because it was like the fluid was just gathering in my face.. but that has gone down a bit. (no, I will not be posting pictures of my post 37-week bump - okay, maybe just the bump if I can get a picture taken).

Being off of work has actually been a real blessing for me. I have been able to take some time to reflect and think about how my life is going to change drastically in the next few weeks/months/years.  As Noah put it this afternoon, "Well, there is no going back now..." and I was thinking, "it took you 8 months to figure that one out??" So yes, there is no going back, and I'm happy about that fact. But actually, its been good to have some "me" time - since for as long as I can remember I've been busy doing something - working full-time, going to school, doing both of those things simultaneously.  Maybe this is just the "calm" before the "storm".  :)

I had my first "Mother's Day" on Sunday.  It was kind of special to be pregnant on Mother's day - and although I haven't officially joined all of the mothers out there, It was special to me all the same. Next year I'm sure I will feel completely different - with an entirely new perspective and appreciation for all of the mothers out there.

One thing I will say though, is that a person doesn't need to be a mother to understand sacrifice, devotion, and unconditional love for others.  Several people in my life who are not a "mother" per-se, know more about sacrifice and love - not even having had children of their own - and I thank God for them often.

Well, that's all for now, I'm actually up for just a few minutes to get a drink of water, and then its back to bed for me. I'm trying to behave for my little bambino.

Here is a picture of something I'm thinking about making for the baby's room - if I ever get around to it!

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