And we WAIT...

 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, 

we wait for it patiently.

Romans 8:25

We had great doctor’s appointments and test results this morning…so we WAIT…go figure! :)  I think all of us had prepared to head to the hospital tomorrow to have little Kaol arrive – even my OB seemed a bit surprised at her own decision – but she and the perinatologist who performed my growth scan both agreed that waiting another week to induce was worth it, so little Koalton can “cook” a bit longer and be safe and sound while he grows a bit more.  There were quite a few options to weigh, but with perfect tests, a good blood pressure for me, no concerns with weight gain, swelling or any pre-eclamptic  signs, AND a growth scan on Mr. Koal that shows him big, but not GI-NORMOUS or abnormally concerning, all docs involved feel like waiting is our best option to ensure lung development, and to torture me…OH WAIT…just kidding :)  I definitely feel HUGE…and sleeping comfortably is getting harder and harder, but that’s really my only complaint, as I’ve actually felt VERY good these past few weeks of this pregnancy. 

The house is clean…the bags are packed…the ‘to do’ list is finished (MOSTLY!)…and now more waiting. Adam has helped get SO much done in the past few days (you’re AMAZING, love!)…and now he reminds me that the kids and I have a week to “mess it all up” again! Haha! Sounds about right :) I promised him I would do my best to stay on top of the laundry, dishes and dog hair (oh, a shedding Newfoundland in spring…clumps of black hair abound!!). We know God’s timing is perfect when it comes to Koal’s entrance into the world, and we are thankful that he remains safe and secure where he is.  We will continue to update as needed, and unless he (or HE) decides differently, Koal will arrive next Wednesday, May 4^th.

But those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…they shall run, and not grow weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

Isaiah 40:31