20 More Days

We are all looking forward to meeting Baby Jack. Lily and George especially talk to him and about him every day. John David & Charlie check the board where I have the "weeks/days until baby brother" posted. RandiKate folded and organized all of the baby things we have ready for him. Chandler leaves for Kanakomo tomorrow, so we think it would be better if he waits until closer to August. I would hate for the biggest sister to miss him for too long. Hopefully, it will be early August, but we will wait and see. I am feeling pretty well. I am tired and uncomfortable and look forward to actually holding this baby, but I can't (shouldn't) complain too much. There is a difference in my energy level at the age of 38 rather than 10 or 15 years ago. My pregnancy has gone by so fast up until this point. The last 3 weeks seem like they will last forever. Bo always says, "Don't worry, no one has ever been pregnant 14 months." Ruth our midwife promises that pregnancy is not terminal. I know it will happen at the right time, but waiting can be hard. It is super hot outside, so we spend most of our time in the house. I have gained only about 25 pounds, but I had some extra pounds when I found out I was pregnant. I weigh the same amount that I have weighed at the end of each pregnancy. I guess my body knows what it needs. Bo has been so wonderful and understanding of my lack of energy during this pregnancy. I am immensely thankful for him.