We Finally Get to Meet Payton this Week!

We just got back from our weekly check-up and found out that we get to be induced Thursday evening!  Oh how we have longed for this day!  We were kind of hoping for tomorrow, but our doctor has a lot of surgeries that day and really wants to be there.  It is so easy to get overly anxious, so I am going to try my best to enjoy these last few days where I know right where little Payton is, safe and sound right next to me.  :)

Thoughts and prayers will be much appreciated!  Even though we think we are ready, I still find myself at times doubting my ability to do this.  I think this is something that every soon to be mother probably goes through.  I am so thankful for the tons of friends and family that we have to support us, and I have really always felt, even before we were married and even dated really, that together Ryan and I could get through anything.  However, it is still a little scary and hard to fathom how much life is about to change.  This makes me think of the time back in February when were taking our childbirth class, and there were a couple girls who came alone.  I remember thinking to myself how challenging this time would be if I didn't have the support of a great husband and great family.  The strength and courage of these girls to tackle this challenge in the best way that they could was truly admirable.

Well, I have officially tried all the home remedies for inducing labor on my own such as eating spicy food, taking nice long walks, pedicures, etc. and none seem to work, and for some reason, Ryan felt the need to share all these crazy stories with our doctor today. lol!  She probably thinks I am crazy, because we haven't even reached our due date yet.   Why do I even try to mess with God's timing?  He has known since the beginning of time when her birthday was going to be and there is absolutely nothing I can do to change that.  I don't know why I would even want to.  On a much more light-hearted note, Payton will be arriving just in time for the Bachelor finale and will get to be our special little guest at our next weekly Bachelor get-together to help root for Emily.  lol!

Stay tuned for pictures!  We just keep praying for a safe delivery with a healthy baby!  Miss Payton- please know that mommy and daddy will be seeing you soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!