Preparations

My body has been experiencing subtle shifts this week that have made me realize that this journey will, sometime soon, come to an end. A gentle downward pull. Pressure where there hasn't been any before. I don't think I'm going to go into labor yet, but I have realized that I am going to go into labor at some point.

I have just over four weeks until my due date, but only one week until I'm considered "full term". It's a strange place to be, because I am feeling the need to mentally and physically prepare myself for the possibility that the baby could be here as soon as next week, but also the reality that it could be another six full weeks. This is going to be a real test of my patience and ability to let go of expectations. I don't want to be caught unprepared, but I also don't want to set myself up for frustration when it doesn't happen as soon as it could.

I am spending this time being watchful and aware of the changes happening inside of me. Zach and I are quietly enjoying the last few weeks of our time alone together and finishing the necessary preparations for our little guy. We're on our way...we just don't know for how much longer...springtime mommy-to-be...