are we there yet?
39 weeks and counting...
"the good news is
that you're dilated
4 to 5 centimeters"
said my midwife
this afternoon.
(10cm and you start pushing)
"everything's going beautifully.
it could be tomorrow
or next week.
your body is progressing
towards the birth
of your son."
she smiled at me
through her wise eyes.
tears.
i get to meet him soon.
tears.
i can't believe this is finally happening.
it could be any day now.
our beautiful baby will be in our arms.
You look so beautiful and I am so excited for you! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty you are! This is so exciting!
ReplyDeleteoh kathleen, this such a magic sort of time. I mean, it's uncomfortable and all (obviously) but you're on the verge of meeting the person that will change your life monumentally-- and in such wild and wonderful ways. oh, I am so happy for you. seven years ago, I was just where you are now (ava turns 7 next week)... I'll never forget the days leading up to her arrival into this world. beyond special.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking of you, saying prayers for a healthy baby, healthy mama. wish I could be there to help! if there's anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask! can't WAIT to meet your son and hear the story... xoxo
Hey Kathleen, I've been reading for a while now and I don't think I've ever popped in to say "hi." (I found you though lovely Andrea, who just commented right up there...)
ReplyDeleteI love reading your beautiful words, am inspired reularly by all that you do, and wish you the best of luck with your birth! You gave me goosebumps tonight, remembering the time just before each of my children's births. The minutes just can't pass quickly enough until you can hold him, I know! Take care and enjoy the nuzzle of that tiny head on thour cheek...Can't wait to see him!
39 weeks! i am remebering too...such anticipation and excitement to see the little person who has been tucked inside for what seems like so long.
ReplyDeletehe's coming, anytime now, so happy for you :)
God, I've been waiting for this post. I'm so excited for you. Not long now...
ReplyDelete... sending you very warm wishes from Texas,
K.
how exciting!!! I can't wait to see photos:) I'm coming in november, and we'll have to do a family shoot!!!
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha, get all the sleep you can now sister, 'cause its gonna be nothin' but two hour naps soon! (And the all-nighter that usually happens during the birthing process doesn't help either!) Sending soothing calming "O" shaped breathing breaths your way!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you!!!!!
ReplyDeleteso, so beautiful.
ReplyDeletelook at you!
savor these last few (hours? days?)
very exciting!
will be thinking about you..
nessie
ohhhhh...you're SO yummy!!! you look fabulous, girl.
ReplyDeletesave your maternity clothes for me. hee hee. someday...
i adore you and cannot wait to here the news. can you put me on your email list?
denise (at) bohophoto (dot) com.
xoxoxo
So. Excited. Everyday I think of you and wonder, has he arrived yet? Any day now my friend. Blessings to you and your man and your little man - I can't wait to meet him. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to meet him, and for his big cousin millie to meet him too!
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about you everyday...wondering if this will be your day...so incredibly happy for you. You are incredibly beautiful...I suppose I should take a couple shots of myself so our little girl will believe I was really pregnant with her!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear about your sons arrival into this world...we can share our stories soon enough!
XOXO,
Abby (37 weeks & counting...)
thank you all for the encouragement.
ReplyDeleteabby: i can't wait to hear your story and meet your sweet little angel!
robby: millie and liam are going to get into much cousin-mischief together! i can't wait for them to meet, too!
kiki: thank you for keeping me in your thoughts. i can feel the love. xo
denise: i will pack away a box especially for you!
you are such a sweetheart...i can't wait to witness your birthing journey! xoxo and you are on "the list"
ness and tricia: xo
cousin suzie: : P
joy: absolutely! yay november! looking forward to a fun visit! now i will have just as many pictures of tiny baby as you and jon take of your angels!
chookooloonks: thanks for the good wishes from down south. (your vacation photos were amazing btw!!!)
angela: xo thank you
meegan: thank you for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment! i AM so looking foward to all of this.
andrea: you rock, sister. thank you. i look forward to joining the rockin' mama's club with all you other hip madres! xo
jessie and kristine: thank you, ladies.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. These pictures are gorgeous! May these last days be full of joy!
ReplyDeletexoxo
look at you...don't you look SO beautiful in your summer sundress!!!
ReplyDeleteblessings to you for a beautiful birth, kathleen...you're so close!!!
xo
k
Wow. This is fabulous. I'm so glad that you left a comment on my blog since it brought me to yours. Your photography from color week blew me away - no, really, BLEW ME AWAY - and then to read this beautiful post? I'm all smiles. Congratulations and best wishes on the new momma front. I'm in love with your blog and will be visiting frequently.
ReplyDeleteso, um, are ya there yet?
ReplyDelete:)