Boy oh Boy, I'm due with another boy.
The first few months were frightening. I knew I had been saying all along that little Everett needed a buddy, but did I really think God would just go ahead and take care of that now? No, not really. Now I find it somewhat comical, but also refreshing. God cares about the fact that he made Everett to be a loving, social little guy and he will have plenty of love to give and receive now that he has a brother due in the next 4 weeks. So after the worry and shock wore off, it was just maintaining family life, dealing with sleep issues, learning to be a mom and be pregnant all over again-just 8 short months after giving birth. By 8 months I felt like I finally had time to dive into creative projects again, or read a book and recently was able to start and complete a wonderful bible study! Everett is 15 months and wonderful. He is finally sleeping his little heart out! So now, I have to figure out how to be both playful with him and nurturing with an infant. I know the instincts will come flooding back, but I also know I need to be asking for wisdom and understanding along the way.
But before baby is labor and delivery! And this is becoming very exciting to me. We made a plan with my Doula to hopefully labor at home for as long as possible. I don't know what it is about giving birth but it is truly amazing. I've got my verses ready to be reminded of the power of the Holy Spirit and how Christ has authority over EVERYTHING and one of my favorites-that I will endure this labor with JOY! Colossians 1:11 "We pray that you will be strengthened from God's glorious power so that you may be able to pass through any experience and endure it with joy."
