waiting

We are still waiting for Emma to decide she is ready to make her appearance. I think we are all getting a bit impatient. Most of the time I don't believe that I am actually going to have a baby at some point in the near future. No, pregnancy is now my permanent lot in life. Which really would be far from the worst lot, but the anticipation and false alarms/hopes are wearing at times. 

I've walked miles, ran up and down stairs, ate eggplant parmesan and pineapple, drank lots of red raspberry leaf tea, and even tried strange teas like cumin (gah!) and cinnamon (tasted fine, but gave me heartburn all day). I've played soccer with the children and bounced on my exercise ball and done squats. The result has been good "progress" and lots of contractions, but nothing "real"....yet. At least I'll be in shape when she finally comes!

My mom and four youngest siblings arrived late Friday night, and they have been doing a wonderful job distracting me. I am glad to have my mom here for the birth!

Emma's sweater is finished. I really enjoyed knitting this pattern and the result is precious. Now all I need is a cute baby to put in it!!