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Jessa  @ Life of a Sports Wife

I had a bad moment earlier this week. I woke up and realized we are DAYS away from baby H’s due date. He will literally be here any day now. Am I ready for this? It’s going to hurt. I’m terrified of needles. Hospitals freak me out. Am I going to be a good mother? Will I suffer from postpartum? A million questions popped in my head. They were all very negative. I realized, this is satan. He is attacking my mind. I have been doing so well throughout this entire pregnancy. I haven’t posted about our difficulties in getting pregnant yet because every time I try to write it out, I get very emotional. I will post it sometime soon. Getting pregnant was not easy. Once I became pregnant I was really scared to get too attached in case something happened to the baby. Throughout all of this, I have been able to remain positive. Through the physical and emotional pain I have kept a smile on my face. I have held my head up and told myself “You can and will do this.” God answered our prayer in a huge way with this precious little boy. I’m already so in love with him. I can’t wait to meet him, but I’m terrified of the delivery coming up. I have had so many mixed emotions. In one way, I am so past ready for him to be here. We have been preparing for his arrival for months. In another way, I’m sad that this chapter of my life is closing. We will never be a family of two again. I will miss being able to hop in the car and drive to the beach on a whim. I will miss our alone time. As this chapter closes, I am reminded of God’s unfailing love and faithfulness to us even when we are not always faithful to him. I’ve been reading Philippians 4:6-7 over and over which says:

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

This has given me much comfort over the past couple of days. While I am still very nervous and anxious about the delivery, I know everything will be fine. I have an amazing doctor and several L&D nurse friends who will be up there. I know I will be well taken care of. Most importantly, I know my son will be taken care of. I know he will be healthy and I can’t ask for more than that. Mommy can’t wait to meet you, Hampton!!

Can we take a quick coffee break and talk about how ridiculously gory Revolution has been this season? Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like it’s been a lot worse this season than the last two. Blahh…way to ruin a great T.V. show! I really don’t know if I will continue to watch it… I’ll give in, I’m sure. Rant over.

I’m getting super excited about welcoming our little boy into this world. Like any day now. I’m just waiting for him to make his grand entrance. I’m pretty nervous about the delivery, so prayers would be greatly appreciated.

I am getting my hair cut today…FINALLY! I haven’t had it cut since February. Yeah, I’m not kidding. Follow me on Instagram and I may take my first selfie to show it off to you! Pippa is also getting groomed today, so the Cantrell women will be looking spiffy!

Okay, coffee break is over…back to work! I hope y’all have a fabulous day! I’ll leave you with this verse:

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back later; I’ll give it tomorrow”– when you now have it with you. Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you. Proverbs 3:27-29

Today is Ryan’s 28th birthday! What do you say we send him tons of Happy Birthday tweets? His Twitter handle is @ryankcantrell.

Ryan, I am so blessed to have you in my life as my partner and best friend. I can’t wait to watch you become a father any day now. I know you will be a wonderful dad just like you are an amazing husband to me already. Thank you for working so hard to provide for our little family and for showing selfless love to others all the time. You have taught me so much about how to live a more positive life and never let others interfere with that happiness no matter the circumstances. For that I am very grateful. I love you to pieces! Happy Birthday!!

Welcome to the thirty-seventh week of Monday Mingling! Please take the time to introduce yourselves to our co-hosts! If you are new to this blog hop, please leave us a comment letting us know you are following and we would be happy to follow you back.Thank you for joining us this week, and don’t forget to link back to us by grabbing our button. Happy Mingling!

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Renee  @ Gettin’ Fit and Fab

I had a pretty good appointment this week. No weight gain which is awesome, but my blood pressure was a little high. Luckily she didn’t put me on bed rest because I wasn’t in any pain and baby H’s heartbeat was good and strong. I am still at 1cm. and 50% effaced. I was a little disappointed that I had not progressed anymore than that because I have been walking every day, bouncing on my birthing ball and trying to keep moving. Hopefully next week I will have progressed more.

After a lot of thought, prayer, and talking with our doctor, family and friends, we have decided that I will be induced on the 24th if I still haven’t had him by then. That’s 12 days, y’all! I’m getting very anxious and I’m not giving up hope that he will come on his own before then. If not, we do at least have an end date in mind.

I feel pretty prepared. I am going to make some frozen meals this week and stock up on some things like toilet paper and hand soap. I’m also going to get my hair cut and we will be celebrating Ryan’s birthday. I will definitely be keeping busy. If I don’t stay busy, my mind starts ticking and I get really anxious.

We are so ready to meet our sweet boy. We are praying that no matter what happens, he will be healthy.

Welcome to the thirty-sixth week of Monday Mingling! Please take the time to introduce yourselves to our co-hosts! If you are new to this blog hop, please leave us a comment letting us know you are following and we would be happy to follow you back.Thank you for joining us this week, and don’t forget to link back to us by grabbing our button. Happy Mingling!

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Brianna  @ Endlessly Beloved

Hello there! I am hoping and praying this is one of my last bumpdates. I can’t believe I am 37 weeks pregnant already! I am very aware that babies (especially first) come when they want to, so I’m not getting my hopes up that he will come early, but a girl can dream! I am definitely starting to get a little uncomfortable and our evening walks are getting tough. I went to the doctor today and we had our final ultrasound! Our little man weighed 6 lbs. on the nose! I’m so thankful we will have a normal size baby and not a 10.3 pounder like his father was. The doctor said she thinks he will be around 7.5 lbs. I am 1 cm. dilated and 40% effaced!

I’m trying not to rush these last couple of weeks because I want to savor every last moment of our family of two. I know things will never be the same. That makes me sad in one way but so excited in a BIG way for this next chapter of our lives. I can’t wait to see Hampton and hold him. I’ve been about to die to kiss those little feet that have been kicking me all this time. It’s weird to think there is a full grown baby in my stomach right now, but then he kicks and I’m quickly reminded that that is indeed the case. I can’t begin to tell you how thankful we are for this incredible blessing.

With all of that being said, I’m also getting very anxious and nervous about the delivery. I do NOT want a c-section. It is terrifying to me. I’m praying so hard for a natural delivery, and would greatly appreciate your prayers as well. Fingers crossed we have him soon! I’d be okay with going into labor any day now. Again, a girl can dream!

I’m off to eat some pineapple and bounce on my birthing ball! Have a lovely weekend!