39 weeks!

Well, Parker is still in the womb, but as each day passes it is one day closer to his arrival. I'm hoping sooner rather than later, but we will see if Parker wants to be stubborn. I went to the doctor today. I wanted them to check me to see if any progress was made. The doctor's response was "are you interested in being induced?" I kindly replied no. He said he would be glad to check me but since I don't want to be induced now he would recommend not because of the increased risk of infection. Since my son's health and my own is more important than my curiosity, I decided it would be best to wait. However, I think that I am making progress. The baby contines to drop, and I have been having more Braxton Hicks contractions. I was just having them mainly in the evening when I was tired, but today I have been having them all day long. Hopefully soon they will become real contractions and we can begin the process of getting Parker delivered. Someone asked me yesterday are you just tired of being pregnant or are you ready to hold Parker. My reply was both. It is rather difficult now to get a good night sleep. Although I've enjoyed being pregnant (I want to thank God for such a easy pregnancy), I'm ready to have my body back to myself and to be able to sleep on my stomach. But yes I am ready to meet Parker and hold him. I know my life will be forever changed but for the better.

I hope Parker comes soon!

We have the car seat now so Parker can make his appearance anytime now. I sure hope it's soon. Paul wants it to be soon too because it will make things easier for him with some church things. I'm just so excited to meet Parker. We are going to try the walking, foot massage, pressure points, etc. to see if we can get Parker to come on. I'll let you know if it works. I have a doctor's appointment Monday and I hope they do a pelvic exam to see if any progress has been made. I especially want to know since my daddy will be going out of town this week. I am going to post a picture Paul took today. I hope this will be my last baby bump picture.

Becoming a Daddy

It is funny how some people come up to me, especially close friends who like to always comment about me becoming a father. Even one of my youth will say, "Paul's going to be a daddy." I have to respond to this with just a big smile with everything flashing before my eyes. I really don't know what to expect. I know that my life is and will forever be changed. I know that God has a great plans for Parker, Kellie, and I. I do have future dreams of what it is going to be like and pray daily that God will be my guide. Do I have some fears? Yes. But it is trusting God with the future that I can have hope and not fear. Fear paralyzes some men, but it is the assurance I rest upon in Scriptures of how to raise up a son in the Lord. For God's truths are proven time and time again through out scripture of what one would become if raised with Godly parents who will teach the Word at a young age. Yes, I am even now before he has ever been born praying for his salvation. As a Christian, my priorities are to devotion to Christ, my lovely wife and child, then to the ministry. I praise God for being able to have the privilege to be a father and raise up a young man to be a mighty warrior of God one day in what ever field Christ calls him to.