OH BOY Week 39!!

We are now at week 39!! The first picture is from week 39 the second picture is from week 38. The baby has dropped even more. The third picture is from my Blessing Way that my friend Maureen threw for me. The flowers with the candles is from a long time resident here named Silvia who had to move out of the country before the blessing way but wanted us to feel her spirit. I think they are beautiful and they now are in my house. A Blessing Way celebration for anyone that does not know is a gathering of women that are gathering to support the expecting mother and process of birth and giving a new life. It also honors women in general and how fabulous we are as women. It was started by the native Americans and if you ever have a chance to attend one or someone wants to throw you one take them up on it. It was one of the best experiences of my life. The women that came were all warm and loving and really inspiring. Their strength will go with me through the birth and the raising of my child.
I had my check up with the Dr. that now happens every week. This week my blood pressure came back a little high, but I am fortunate to have a wonderful Dr. and friend that lives on campus here who will help monitor my blood pressure and keep an eye on things. We would like to prevent induction so we will do everything in our power to get the blood pressure down. I have faith that my body will take care of it's self with a little bit of help and relaxation. I can tell you that Josiah and I are so excited and we can't believe we could be parents any day now!! We are taking a call list with us to the hospital so you should all here from us when it happens. I hope we don't forget anyone!!