Almost There

Hello all. Kaleb is almost here. He's due on October 15th so I only have a week and some change left to go. I can't wait to see him and hold him and kiss him. Lately I've been researching alot about labor, how it works and what coping strategies exist when it comes to the pain. I really want to have a natural childbirth. I don't have anything against medical pain relievers but the way I see it is that God created my body to successfully carry and deliver a baby. Plus women have been having babies without medical intervention for centuries. Therefore, I want to do just that without any help. Since I've committed to this I've been learning all about breathing techniques, laboring positions and even aromatherapy and music. I'm trying to arm myself with as much information as I can in order to better take control of my labor and my body. I learned that fear can cause tension, which can cause your labor to slow down. I definitely DO NOT want to be in labor for a million hours. I've also been learning about how our minds and bodies are connected. For example, if something's bothering me or if there's an unwanted presence in the room it could negatively affect my labor. Isn't that crazy?! The way God made us is so amazing to me. Anyway, I've been praying alot that I'll be able to handle anything that comes and that I will control my body and not have my body control me.

In other news, since time is winding down I've been trying to finish up last minute preparations. One of these is to finally finish packing my bag (I was supposed to complete this task at 35 weeks...I'm now 38. I know, shameful) and making sure the house is organized and as clean as a whistle. Another thing I've been doing is freezer cooking. I finally got one not too long ago so now I'm focusing on stocking it up and cooking meals and freezing them so I won't have to worry about cooking once my little pumpkin gets here. So far I've made, soup, lasagna rolls and meatballs. I know, I still have alot more meals to make. But I want us all to be able to adjust easily to each other. Therefore I don't want to have alot to do. This will minimize stress. I don't want Kaleb around that kind of environment at all. I just want us to be able to concentrate our little man. Anyway, before he gets here I plan to make another pasta dish, a roasted chicken, meatloaf, vegetable lasagna, chicken burritos and season and cook some meat. I know, it sounds like alot but I'm going to take free days during the week as well as Saturday to finish it all up. Plus I need to get into the habit of doing this because I want to get into a routine so that things will run more smoothly. This way I'll have more time to spend with my family and doing the things I love.

XOXO,

TNB