Waiting...patiently.

Or, at least I am trying to wait patiently:)
I would be dishonest if I did not say that this has been a difficult road.
Last week at my appointment on Wednesday, I was measuring at 40 weeks, and according to the average measurements of the baby from the sonogram, she was at 39 1/2 weeks. weighing about 7.5 pounds. Now, I know that is not huge, but I have average babies. Always have. Micah was the biggest at 7lbs. 10 oz.

I have lost count of how many times I have had series of contractions and cramping over the last several weeks. At night, is when I feel her head the most in between my pelvis, with both legs feeling like they have a ball stuck between them. AHHH, the graphic pains of pregnancy.

I have tried everything normal and natural that I know to get labor officially started, but with obviously no results so far.

I would also be dishonest if I did not admit that my attitude has been challenged over the past week or so. The kids came down with what seemed like a slight cold over the weekend which challenged my attitude even more. Let's just say that some of my kids don't do well being sick and with sickness comes extra fussiness and fighting around here.

I am trying to stay positive and I am trying to get some sleep at night. Thankfully, the past two nights the Lord poured His grace upon me and I was able to get two relatively good nights of sleep in a row. These days it has been maybe one good night out of a week. I know not to expect much sleep when the baby comes, but at least I have a sweet little face to look at during those nights of sleeplessness:) Tossing and turning makes me feel like I could go crazy at any moment.

I think motherhood has given me more opportunities to grow in my walk with the Lord... more than anything else in my life so far. This journey is also ones of those painful growing times. I have been challenged to stay positive,be joyful in all circumstances, have patience with my kids more, and rely on His strength more than ever. It sounds like this journey is preparation for having five kids in the near future:)

This is what keep coming back to my heart: Praising Him in all times for all things. I have sought scripture during tough times and prayed for peace and patience, seeing truly that His mercies are new every morning. I am needing many extra doses of His mercy these days and hoping that soon this little girl will arrive safely into the world.