We truly have been blessed with an easy pregnancy. That weird rib pain I was having subsided several weeks ago. Definitely was not baby girl that I was feeling in the earlier stages of pregnancy. I know now what it feels like to have a bum or foot in my ribs.

I had three wonderful baby showers (one back home with family, one where I currently live with friends and a work shower). We have been showered with love. The nursery is complete and absolutely stunning. We could not have done it without my parents, our nephew and father in law. I think that is B’s greatest achievement during this journey.

I anxiously but patiently await our little one. I am hopeful that I will not have to be induced. Another fun fact about IVF pregnancies is that the American Healthcare system prefers IVF babies are born by 39 weeks and no later than 41 weeks. So my induction is scheduled for 41 weeks.. at 11:45pm. I am hoping she’ll make her appearance before then.

I sit here and think about how mine and our lives are about to change. I worry if I’ll be a good mother. I wonder how our relationship will change. I trust that everything will work out. That’s where I have peace. Back to waiting… hopefully not too much longer.

-A