Over Due...

Well it’s true; I am 41 weeks and 2 days over.  As much I have loved the miracle of pregnancy along with his sweet little kicks and turns… I AM DONE!!  I am actually feeling pretty good considering I am OVER DUE.  I would expect to feel miserable at this point, however, that is not the case, I actually feel great.  I am just anxious to meet this little guy.  He is 8 days late, who wouldn’t be a little anxious? Right? These last few weeks have been the some of the longest weeks of my life.  I have been counting down the days and expecting his arrival since week 36.5.  haha That makes it a little over a month of anxiety for this little man.  I have taken long hilly walks, lunges up hills, slow jogs, even the insanity workout, tried all the natural inducing tricks and still… NOTHING!!!  This little dude isn’t budging.  Last week I went to the doctors three times to be checked.  So far I am dilated to a ZERO, which is why I am going to be induced tomorrow.  I didn’t want to be induced because of the risk of a c-section, but because I am so far along I am left with no choice.  I am nervous beyond words, but ready to take on this challenge and great responsibility of becoming a mom.  This is something I have wanted my entire life.  I can’t believe it is already here.  I fear that I won’t be able to give this little baby all that he needs.  I feel so inadequate for this sacred opportunity.  I can’t wait to hear his first little cry, and to snuggle him up on my chest.  I can’t wait to hold his tiny little hands, and kiss his little face.  I look forward to tickle fights so that I can hear his little giggle.  I can’t wait to sniggle him when he is scared.  I can’t wait to jump on the bed and have pillow fights with him and his dad.  I can’t wait to have pizza in bed.  I can’t wait to see him make bubble beards (Like his dads) in the bath. I can’t wait to show him the world, and all of Heavenly Fathers beautiful creations.   I can’t wait for our first camping trip.  I can’t wait for trips to the lake.  I can’t wait to see him work on the car with his dad.  My list of “can’t waits” could honestly go on forever, but mostly I can’t wait to show him how much I love him.  I pray that I can teach him the gospel principles and how to develop Christ-like attributes.  I pray that he will be a gentleman like his dad and that one day he will make a girl as happy as Everett makes me.  Jude, we look forward to meeting you tomorrow, and can’t wait to kiss those tiny little toes and snuggle that sweet little body.

We love you so much…

Love, Dad and Mom