D Day

Tomorrow is the dreaded day I have to start leaving Eli at day care. Last night I hardly slept at all because I kept thinking of having to take him. I have cried off and on all week. I hate having to drive to Dayton every day and now it is going to be worse because I have to leave Eli in Wilmington. Luckily my parents live in town and can go to the day care if they need to.

I have spent a lot of time inside by myself with Eli this summer. I have been kind of lonely, but I will cherish this summer because it is the summer I had Eli and got to spend time with him. He is the love of my life and I can't wait to spend summers playing, reading, going to the zoo, etc. Being in education has its perks. 

My baby's smile makes my day

We dedicated Eli and he was so cute... He always is, but he looked like a little man that day.

Third Trimester

I am going in to my third trimester this week and while I am excited, I am nervous as well. I pray that Chris and I will do a good job as parents. This journey has been great, exhausting and emotional. Every time I go to an appointment and see Eli or hear his heartbeat, I am reminded of God's love and promises for me. Just a few years ago, I was lonely and started to wonder if God had a plan for me. A few years later he showed me that if you wait on Him, He will deliver. I have an amazing husband, a great home, wonderful family and friends, a job, and am expecting the most beautiful baby. God is awesome.

Eli is going to have a wonderful life with parents and family who love him and will have so many great experiences. I hope that most of all he loves God and treats people as God wants him to. 

My baby boy at 26 weeks !!