Thankful

As I approach 38 weeks into this pregnancy and days closer to meeting our little girl I realize there is SO much I am thankful for. SO many things that I was anxious about or worried about earlier in the pregnancy...everything has turned out better than I could have ever imagined. I tried to let go this time...and give it to God. HE is in control, and HE has held my heart and thoughts close...carried me through this pregnancy in his loving, caring, hands.

• I am thankful that baby appears to be healthy, and that the pregnancy has been completely uncomplicated.
• I am thankful that I have been able to stay healthy and stick to an exercise routine throughout the ENTIRE pregnancy...and still going strong (minus 2 weeks during our bout of h1n1). I do it for my own health, but for this beautiful life I'm carrying as well.
• I am thankful that Matt was open to discussing homebirth, something that is so scary and 'careless' to many people, but was very necessary to me this time around. He didn't close his mind, he listened to all the stats and made an informed decision...he had to let go of being the protective husband and father...NOT easy to do, and put it in God's hands.
• I am thankful that I have a group of friends that are so POSITIVE and supportive during this pregnancy...women whose faith is strong...exactly what I've needed.
• I am thankful that we found fantastic midwives that we trust wholeheartedly...I feel so safe in their competent hands. My journey to them was surely led by God.
• This one is going to sound strange...but I'm thankful that I am thankful. It can be so easy to get stuck in negativity and all the little things that DON'T go the way we want. My life is by no means perfect, but it SEEMS like it to me...I am thankful that I can easily overlook the imperfections and appreciate this beautiful life I have been given.