Well, apparently Miss Ellie didn't want to enjoy the holiday weekend with her mom and dad : (
On a positive note though, Steve and I were able to enjoy our last weekend together with lots of dates and productivity! I think we may have gone on more dates this last weekend than in the last couple months! We saw two movies we've been wanting to see--- Fast and Furious 6 (worth seeing!) and Hangover 3 (not their best--> worth waiting for the rental) and had a couple dinner dates. We also were able to do some packing, laundry, cleaning, yard work and even buy some patio furniture for our new home! I think Steve was partly nervous to be too far away from me (or the hospital) but more than that, we're enjoying our final days as just us. We're anxiously awaiting our little girl's arrival but have also loved the last almost three years of marriage and last almost 7 years of being together. It will be such a joy to begin this new adventure in our life together so soon!
I've experienced more mild contractions and plenty of cramping this weekend but still no serious signs of labor, so we're basically counting on the induction Wednesday. I'm schedule for 7:30 but only God knows what time that means Ellie will actually arrive. We're prayful for a smooth and quick labor and delivery and more so for a healthy, beautiful baby girl.
Patience is certainly not my strong suit and the wait has not been easy thus far. My emotions have been a little more intensified these last few days as loving friends and family ask about my progression (or lack of!) and their excitement to meet baby Ellie. I've had a few tears fall over the most random moments as my emotions tug me in different directions. I'm thankful for such a loving and supportive husband now more than ever. He has been so patient with me and is incredibly calm about it just not yet being our little girl's time to arrive. Though I know he's anxious as well and nervous about what the time in the hospital will be like, he's always my rock. I will be so grateful to have him at my side during labor and delivery!
For friends and family who follow my blog, we will attempt to notify you all as soon as we are able after Ellie's arrival! We intend to spend time at the hospital afterward with family and close friends. When we've returned home, we welcome our family and friends to visit and meet her! We do ask for a call or message as a heads up to avoid waking our sleeping beauty though : ) Not only are we excited to meet Elizabeth in the next few days but we cannot wait for her to meet all the wonderful individuals we are blessed to have in our life!
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