Okay, the day has arrived- I have finally reached forty weeks; my due date is today. Instead of complaining, which I am sure you are tired of, instead I will reflect on the positives so far. How silly to complain about being pregnant all the way to term- when Little Seven is perfectly healthy, head down, in a perfect position for delivery. Yes, I have been pretty exhausted over the last month, but other than that, I don't think I have room to complain about being able to have such a healthy pregnancy- my seventh! Of course each pregnancy takes its toll on our bodies, but for having seven babies, I feel like mine is still in pretty good shape. I have a few extra stretch marks that I don't recall noticing before, I have a bit more round ligament pain than I have had in the past (whenever I overuse those stomach muscles) and oddest of all is my belly button. I think I am resigned to permanently have a weird belly button. I just don't think there is any way around that. But really, that's certainly not a very high price to pay for so many babies.
The fact that I am bored and uncomfortable with being pregnant will soon, very, very, soon, right itself and the baby will be in arms. It will be back to regular life, with a newborn babe and six other kids to look after, teach and educate. I love my life. I love being a mom to the wonderful children God has given me. I really am pretty astounded with them every day- they are amazing people that I am privileged to get to live my life with. I can't wait for them to meet this new one (and they can't wait to meet the new one either..."Mom, do you think Baby will come today?" I am asked dozens of times throughout the day) and see how it finds a place in our family the way all the others have done.
Yes, it's been a long haul, and like every mom who's had a full term baby probably knows, the last few days have felt like weeks and have dragged out more than I would have liked. That's okay though. I can truly say now that I have reached the home stretch and we will soon be meeting our Little One.
