The Final Push 🤍

Officially in the final stretch...

As I sit here writing this, my scheduled C-section is this week, which feels absolutely surreal to type. On one hand, it feels like this pregnancy has flown by. On the other hand, I genuinely can’t remember what it feels like not to be pregnant anymore. 😂

These last few weeks have definitely been different than the rest of my pregnancy. I’ve been dealing with quite a bit of pelvic pain, pressure, and those lovely “is this labor?” contractions that seem to keep me guessing throughout the day. Every little cramp or contraction has me wondering if baby boy has decided he wants to make his debut early.

So far, he’s staying put. And while physically I’m feeling very ready, emotionally I’m finding myself in such an interesting place.

Since I’ve done this before, I know what recovery looks like. I know what those first sleepless nights feel like. I know how life changes when you bring a baby home.

But somehow, adding another little person to our family still feels like stepping into the unknown.

I’ve found myself looking around at our family of four lately and feeling so grateful for this season. Watching Sage and June together, our routines, the little moments that make up our everyday life.

At the same time, I am so excited to meet this little boy who has already brought so much joy and anticipation into our family.

It’s a strange mix of emotions, gratitude for what is, excitement for what’s coming, and maybe just a tiny bit of nervousness for everything in between. One thing I’ve really been focusing on these last few weeks is listening to my body.

Some days that looks like moving and getting a workout in. Other days it looks like slowing down, putting my feet up, and reminding myself that rest is productive too!

As someone who genuinely loves movement, that’s not always easy for me. But pregnancy has a way of teaching you over and over again that your body is constantly communicating with you, and it’s worth listening.

I’ve also been soaking up every bit of time I can with my girls. The random dance parties in the kitchen. The bedtime and morning snuggles. The “Mom, watch this!” moments that happen throughout the day. Because while I know our hearts only grow bigger, I also know life is about to look a little different and I can’t wait.

This baby has already been so loved by all of us, and I know Sage and June are going to be the sweetest big sisters.

So for now, I’m taking things one day at a time. Finishing up the last few things on my to-do list, trying not to overthink every contraction, and soaking up these final days before we become a family of five.

The next time I check in here, there’s a very good chance I’ll be introducing you to our baby boy.

And that just feels like the greatest gift. Thank you for all of your sweet messages and support during this time! It has been so rewarding to go through these past 39 weeks with you all by my side🤍

Love,

Lindsay