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Well this is it! We are heading into the Labor and Delivery wing of the hospital at 5AM tomorrow morning for Jackie to be induced. It's funny when you look back, it definitely doesn't feel like it has been nine months. We have become accustomed to the belly, and all the things that come with a pregnancy that I think sometimes we forget that it eventually ends and a new life begins.
I think I can speak for both of us when I say we have enjoyed this pregnancy. Sure you say, its easy for me to say I wasn't growing a kid. True, but in conversations with Jackie I know that she has truly enjoyed being pregnant, and has felt incredibly blessed by such a healthy pregnancy. Its funny because the book we read week by week addressed something every week that could potentially be a problem while being pregnant. It made it very easy to focus on the problems and worry about the what-ifs. Thankfully we are not worriers by nature, and therefore didn't focus on those things, but rather how truly blessed we felt by what I would consider a near perfect pregnancy. I know that Jackie has enjoyed the process of growing the little guy, and growing that bond that mother and baby share. I too, have enjoyed taking care of her (and him), and contributing to both of their well being. Whether it was making sure she got enough calcium, or helping her with household work, or just being there for her, I really feel like we have done a good portion of this together-at least as much as I can given that only one of us is growing a human :)
As a final note we just want to say thanks! We have received TONS of compliments, and kind words, many generous gifts, and tremendous support from family and friends alike. It really is a great testament to the people in our lives who have shown us how fortunate we are to have such caring people looking out for us. We are very appreciative of everything all of you have done-so thanks!
Please understand if we dont return texts right away, or take a little longer to get to voice-mails or calls, we're gonna be figuring this out as we go! And please understand if we dont have a 24 hour open door policy for visitors. We want nothing more than to share our miracle with you, but we (especially mom) will need some private time when we can grab it. But we definitely want anyone who wants to visit to do so! Just please call first :)
Well, if you are looking for by the minute updates, I will do my best on Facebook and Twitter (@numba1nutt), and will send pictures to this blog from my phone when I can. All of this after we enjoy our first moments as a family together of course! Thanks again to everyone for all of your support, and we look forward to sharing our newest member of the family with you just as soon as we possibly can.
Much Love,
Russ & Jackie