Reflections

It's hard to believe that at this time tomorrow I will have a new baby girl!

Daryl is off making cookies with a dear neighbor and friend, my three boys are happily eating snack at the kitchen table and I have a moment to reflect.

I am blessed with a pretty amazing husband. We went this morning for the amniocentesis. This is a procedure to check the lung maturity of our baby which tells the doctor that she has the green light to deliver our baby tomorrow morning. Having been through this process once already, I was not looking forward to it. It was stressful for me and for Darrel, as he had to watch me struggle to breathe deeply and not hyperventilate. When it was all said and done, the doctor was able to get the fluid needed for the lab and our baby was not harmed and I did not go into labor. Just a few tears and great coaching from my husband to calm my fears during the procedure.

Several nurses at the office continued to ask us, "Is this your first?" When we replied, "No. This is our fifth." It even shocked me to verbalize it. I have been blessed with four beautiful children. Daryl is so excited for her baby sister. Her prayers in Lilly's behalf are so sincere. Corey is such a softie. He is the first to share with Spencer when his little brother wants the same toy he is currently enjoying. Nic is rough and tough on the exterior but a sweet soul on the interior. He wants to be in my lap (what is left of it) and just enjoys alone time with mom. Spencer is still my sidekick. Wherever I go, he is sure to follow. He is such a joy to be around and as I watch him grow from baby to toddler, I think, "I just brought you home from the hospital!"

Last but not least, as my dear friend said today, "Tomorrow, Heaven will be in room room." Count your blessing, name them one by one. Count your many blessings and see what God hath Done.