41 weeks

It feels in so many ways that we are on the edge of the cliff with our toes on the edge and we are waiting to jump.....it just is that we don't know when we will be pushed!

Yes, it's 41 weeks and we are still waiting for this little girl to come. But, we feel patient still.

I am feeling wonderful (most of the time) and am not feeling super anxious and nervous. Our midwife (and dear friend) Julie assures us the babe is just fine. We have until Tuesday to do testing to make sure she is still fine and then we have until 42 weeks before the big "I" would have to happen (Induction).

But, I try to remind myself that this is a perfect time for me to let go of some of my "Type A" personality characteristics and just wait for her to come and not push it too much. I mean, really, what can we do?

I hope she is going to be laid-back like her dad (and therefore this would explain the whole late thing). I can't think of anything better for a second born child!

In the mean time, we have been enjoying spending time just the three of us (Joe, Kai, and I). We know our life is about to change for all of us. Kai has been the focus of our life and as many of you know, when three becomes four, well, everything changes!

Here is a little blast from the past from my family-- I was the second born (but certainly not the laid-back one) and our family is following in the birth order of my own family growing up. Kai will be the wonderful sensitive, protective big brother just like my brother was. A story that our family likes to share is that whenever someone would offer my brother something (like a cookie or a treat) he would say "yes" but ask if his little sister could have one first.

Joey and Kai are so similar already in many ways-- so, I hope he will take after his Uncle Joey. But, maybe Kai, don't blow your nose on your sister's shirt when you get older. Just a suggestion....