pregnancy

Baby Hardy's arrival is getting ever-closer. I put together a list of scripture that I'm planning on bringing with me to the hospital when I go into labor. Here it is:

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

I lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2

In God I have put my trust, I shall not be afraid. Psalm 56:11a

I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and He turned to me and heard my cry. Psalm 40:1

Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary. Isaiah 40:31

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

But you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work. 2 Chronicles 15:7

The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise Him; my father's God, and I will exalt him. Exodus 15:2

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart exults, and with my song I shall thank Him. Psalm 28:7

He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power. Isaiah 40:29

For truly I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you shall say to this mountain, "move from here to there," and it shall move; and nothing shall be impossible to you. Matthew 17:20b

I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. - Psalm 16:8

Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. Isaiah 43:1-2

I saw a forum thread today where other third trimester pregnant ladies were putting a list together of "You Know You're In Your Third Trimester of Pregnancy" when's. I thought it would be fun to put together my own list that applies to me. So, without further ado:

You Know You're In Your Third Trimester of Pregnancy When...

• Putting on your shoes is an over-complicated process.
• You make involuntary grunting noises when you have to turn your torso or bend over.
• You can no longer reach your legs or see other certain body parts in order to shave them.
• You have to ask your husband to clip your toenails.
• You need help standing up from sitting on a chair or couch.
• The first thing you do when you stand up from your chair is use the restroom.
• You use the restroom every 10 minutes.
• You've started to wonder if maybe you should just stay on the toilet the entire day.
• You've become intimately familiar with every bathroom outside of your house, even if you were previously uncomfortable with using public restrooms.
• You have to ask your husband to slow down while walking because you cannot walk that fast.
• Walking across a parking lot feels like you've run a marathon.
• You can't stay standing for more than 5 minutes without your leg falling asleep.
• Rolling over in bed makes you feel like a beached whale, or possibly a turtle stuck upside down laying on its shell.
• Sleep? What's that?
• You feel ravenous all of the time but can't eat more than 10 bites before your stomach runs out of space.
• Dropping something on the floor (like a pen or your purse) is a serious disappointment.
• You can see your now-outie belly button (which used to be an innie!) through your maternity shirt.
• You are overheated all of the time because you're carrying a giant baby space heater.
• Your belly now doubles as a shelf.
• You make random "Oof!" or "Ouch!" noises throughout the day as your baby tries to take up residence in your rib cage.