Hyper "nesting"

We started taking a parenting class this last month. I thought that after taking the class that I would perhaps feel more prepared as a mother-to-be. While the class was very informative, it actually made me a little more anxious then I was before the class.... if that was even possible. It threw me into a frenzy of wanting to make sure we have everything we need when the baby arrives. My husband says I am hyper "nesting". I guess pregnant women nest too, but they are so tired near the end of the pregnancy that the nesting isn't as hyper.

To add to the nesting, we talked to our birth mother this week and are realizing that her due date is coming fast! We could be having a baby in 4 weeks! It just blows my mind how fast this has all happened. Granted I have been hoping for this for many years, but the actual adoption process for us has been less then 9 months. It really  is a testimony to me that when the Lord wants one of his little ones to be in your home, that He can make miracles happen!

Almost 4 pounds!

We just had another great visit with our birth mother right after she had a doctor's appointment. She said that the baby was doing well and that he was almost 4 pounds! She said that he is kicking alot and is very active. For so many this would be another Dr. visit, but for me it truly was a moment that made this experience more real. I don't have the opportunity to feel the baby inside of me, but when I heard that our baby was almost 4 pounds and that he is really active, it was a glimpse of what my baby was like. I just hung on those words as if it were life itself. My heart felt like it also grew 4 pounds. I could feel my love for him growing in my heart even though I couldn't feel him grow in my belly.