The Waiting is the Hardest Part

"The waiting is the hardest part

Every day you see one more card

You take it on faith, you take it to the heart

The waiting is the hardest part..." Tom Petty

I've been hearing the tune of one of my favorite men this week. And, I couldn't agree more. Pregnancy has flown by. Everyone said this would happen, but wow the anticipation is greater than anything else I have experienced. I remember lying in my bed half-awake my wedding night, happy butterflies ticking my belly. I remember telling myself to close my eyes and go to sleep. It's been like that for over two weeks now. 

My midwife Jayne thought I was going to have our little one in our arms the weekend of July 27th/July28th and that date came and went. Today is my official due date, August 7th 2012. I am filling my days, among working from home on educational needs with long walks with my hubby and swims at the pool. And, our eating out budget sure is at its max! Thanks Jayne for recommending we live, enjoy, eat out, have romantic dinners now before our little consuming-blessing arrives. And, Caleb and I never hesitate to treat ourselves! 

The house is ready, organized and reorganized. Baby bub's room is meticulous, everything is in place. Extra diapers will be deliver by Amazon, every drawer is organized, beds are made, bags are packed for the hospital visit, and as my by Tom said, the waiting is the hardest part. 

And this little one's entrance is torturing others. The daily text messages, calls and questions. Like my morning check in from Danielle, sending me love or seeing how I am feeling. Hearing the same from Laurie, Gina, Julie, Sarah, our moms and others daily. I can't even call my mom anymore! I have to preface the call with "I am not in labor..." The post office guy said this morning, "Still round I see.. no baby yet huh?" He predicts a baby girl. 

For the record baby bub, you should know the following. Mom-mom shelby, Papa Rob, Gina, Patrick, Lisa, Sarah and the post office guy are predicting girl. Me-ma Tucker, Laurie, your daddy, and mostly everyone else is predicting girl. 

Either way, it's an exciting week full of predictions.Gina arrives Thursday and my mom on Friday on my 30th birthday. My body is ready, I have amazing people who support me, and it's truly no lie when I say I feel great. I am ready for both the mental and physical challenge that is coming. When the moment comes, I will be ready, and more so I will be excited. 

My belly at 39 weeks 

I am blessed and if the waiting is the hardest part, I will wait patiently (well as patiently as I can!). I know we are going to be elated with love and joy soon.