Friday, May 29, 2009

Day 397

Baby boy's birth day was officially moved! Rebekah's scheduled induction will be June 18th...only 20 days away! I've been bubbling over all day. This makes me feel so much more settled, to have a date.

I AM SO EXCITED.

June 12th will be my last day of work and we'll probably head out on the 13th or 14th. We have a very long drive ahead of us.

The doctor did remind Rebekah that if her blood pressure or protein spiked up, they would have to take the baby earlier...but for now her levels were great and we're holding tight. I'm praying that she makes it to June 18th. I know it's a selfish prayer...and that Rebekah is really miserable right now...but I want to be there SO bad. What a gift she is giving me. Not only a son...but the opportunity to help coach him into this world, holding his mama's hand. I don't want to pass it up!

Rebekah's kids leave for their dad's, this weekend. I'm hoping that rest will take over her body and she'll be able to collect herself and relax.

The psycho-planner in me already has our trip laid out. I picture us arriving early, settling into the little cottage, and taking Rebekah to dinner the night before the birth. I know, well enough, that life doesn't always turn out as planned....

We'll just have to wait and see!

(Oh, and birth father was located, but we haven't heard if he signed.)

24 comments:

  1. amazing news, rebekah....so happy that as of now, you will be able to witness this miracle of him coming into this world with the love of so many around him.

    will keep all of you in heart and prayers that it allows you to be there with and for her....and to see your son the minute he is here.

    it is getting sooooo close! so happy and excited for you!
    hugs,
    kimberly

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  2. p.s....our niece and nephew are leaving for Ethiopia the
    11-18th....to finally meet and adopt their little boy.....after 7 some years of struggling with fertility.......and a little over a year with their adoption journey.....june is a wonderful month for celebrations! :-)

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  3. Amazing news!!! -k

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  4. Great news! I think Rebekah will be able to get lots of rest in the next 20 days! Prayers for her, baby boy and you and DH.

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  5. You know, you're story just gives me chills every time you update. I cannot believe how close the birth of this amazing little boy is... simply awesome.
    *hugs*

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  6. I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! JUNE 12TH IS A GREAT DAY! SO EXCITED!

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  7. I am so excited for you!!! Before you know it, you will be a Mom!!! I can hardly wait to see a picture of the little guy.

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  8. Weeeeeeee! I'm marking that date on my calander! :D

    Kel

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  9. Yeah for having a date - I know the feeling of having a date your mind just starts going a hundred miles an hour to make sure you have everthing you need done and then you just know you have forgotten something just not sure what!!! I know the night we got the phone call I was off the couch in a flash, running around trying to get things done and it was 4 hours later before we got a call back to head to the hospital - I was drained from anticipated during that time.... I am SO excited for you guys and I am keeping everyone in my prayers!

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  10. I need to catch up!!! My computer has been out of commission. WOW!!! Great news!!!

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  11. yeah!!!! I am soooo happy! Having a date is sooo wonderful! I am bubbling with excitment!
    18 is my lucky # too!!! Baby Boy will wait for his moomy and daddy for coming and Rebekah is doing an awesome job taking such amazing care of him in the meantime!
    YEAA!!!!

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  12. wow, so wonderful, I can't wait to hear you are on the road AND that the bio father signed.

    great great great news, hang in their ladies! your almost there!

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  13. I don't remember whether I have ever left a comment before, but I have read your blog for a long time now. I cannot even express in words how EXCITED I am for you and for the baby boy who is about to be in your arms! Honestly, I can't even handle it. It's like I'm about to have a baby or something :)

    I have you all in my prayers. Thank you so much for sharing your story and testimony with so many...God's Fingerprints are so apparent over all you are and do! God bless you!!

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  14. Im still here mostly as a lurker but I had to come out and say how exciting that baby boy has a birthday! I hope these next few weeks go by quickly and safely for you and the other R!

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  15. How exciting! Such a journey you are about to take!

    I love your packing pics, too.

    Are you keeping your bumper pads in your crib? I recently learned they are not recommended anymore, at least here in Canada. Moo cow is adorable!!

    Giantspeedbump

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  16. Oh How I hope the bio father will sign and not ruin your dream.

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  17. What great news! I am sitting in my living room just praising God for how awesome he is!

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  18. So excited for you, counting the days with you :-)

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  19. I can imagine how excited you are. So great to have a date you can count down to. It all looks good. And I hope you get there on time. Soooo excited at this end.

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  20. I hope that R gets lots of R and R - poor dear deserves every bit of it!!

    I am keeping each and every one of you in my thoughts right now.

    This is all SO EXCITING.

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  21. Oh my Gosh!!!!! I am so excited for the both of you! I hope everything works out the way you want it too. I hope becky is able to get more rest before the birth so that everything is safe and healthy. This is such a beautiful story!

    Cindie

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  22. I'm so excited for you guys! The big day will be here so soon. :)

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  23. So enjoying reading about your journey - praying for you all as your little man's birth day draws near!

    r

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  24. I can't even believe it, this is really getting close!!! I so cannot wait to see you with your son. BE SAFE on your trip (I know you will,) and don't forget to take care of yourself. Those first few days/nights are going to seem completely unreal to you...but it is so exciting and amazing!!

    I love you, and you are in my thoughts and prayers for safety and health for everyone concerned.

    Hugs,

    Melba

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