40 Weeks

Well, here it is!! This'll probably be my last belly picture. I was actually kinda sad taking these last pictures knowing the kicking, rolling, contractions inside my belly will soon end, but can't even imagine what it'll be like when she's "out" rolling and kicking in real life! This is the only way I've known her. I love her so much this way and can't imagine it growing more because my heart could burst!! This has been the best 40 weeks of my life!! My entire life. Hands down!!

How about this for growth? Any guesses on her weight? (not mine!) I found the shirt I wore for my 6 week belly shot, dug it out of the very back corner of my drawer and forced it on!! It's a really long shirt so it actually fit!! Looking at these pictures, it's so surreal to think all that has happened inside my body in just 34 weeks!! My body was taken over by a miracle so profound, spiritual, something out of my control and it was the most magical feeling ever!!

So at my family shower, the ever creative Kelle had a genius idea!!! She had the idea to pass out real Lily Bulbs as a party favor!! How genius is that? (on top of homemade baby hands and feet shaped cookies) This was in February so guess what? All the lilies that everyone took with them are starting to bloom!!! I'm getting pictures and stories from all over about how their Lily is doing! I love how much time, effort, and love goes into every story of how they're keeping care of their Lily flower. It's symbolic of how much Lily is loved so much by so many already! She is one lucky little girl. We were obsessive and went to 5-6 different stores all over town looking for just the right flower pot to match the blue in our kitchen. We had to get just the right one.

Here is the note that was attached to every Lily Bulb.

Waiting for Lily: Tonight is the celebration of a dream we have long waited for...our Lily. Over theyears, there were times when hopes for that dream seemed dim, but we knew at the end of the journey, our hopes and prayers would blossom into dreams come true. This little bulb may not look very pretty now, but with a little waiting, a little hope - it will bloom into a beautiful, pefect lily. May its beauty remind you of God's blessing to David and Kelly...Lily Grace. And, as you take care of your lily, may you be reminded to support David and Kelly in love Lily and being an example of all the good things in her life.

Here's how our Lily is doing...I'm so proud of her already!! :) Can't wait to see her bloom!!