cutting it close.

so you are due in 5 weeks but i'm very certain it won't take that long for you to arrive. you are giving me many signs that you are in the position and ready to conquer the world. your big brother enjoys conversations with you that end up with me having a very slobbery belly. but the truth is i enjoy them too. i love that you are so active, even though it may hurt a bit at times, because i am reassured with each kick, punch, and turn that you are doing alright in there. which is a very comforting feeling at this point in the pregnancy.

i often wonder what you will look like. some say you will look just like brother, but regardless of the outside, i can't wait to learn the differences between the pair of you. you will each have a uniqueness that i'm certain to adore.

there are some things we need to complete before you arrive. we need to finish brother's room (hopefully this weekend) and buy a few things for you and for me. i'm really looking forward to nursing you, and i pray that it goes much better than last time.

i must admit i'm beginning to get a little nervous because your dad and i are still trying to pick the perfect name for you. apparently we want it to be too perfect. because for 35 weeks we have been unsuccessful at deciding your name. i suppose i should calm down and keep searching because God knows your name. He knew you before you were ever conceived. He knew you at the very beginning.... many many years ago. He knows the number of hairs on your head and He has an awesome plan for your life. so even though your timing was a surprise to me and daddy, it's perfect because it's part of God's plan for our lives. He knows what is best and i am very grateful for that.

so even though i could meet you as early as next week and we still haven't chosen the perfect name for you... i know it will come to us prior to your arrival. so keep on kicking and finish all your developing because we are ready to meet you. and once we meet i'll tell you your name :)