I am currently 31 weeks pregnant and have a 4 pound, 2 ounce baby in utero. He is in the 67th percentile, and is going to be an approximately 8-1/2 pound baby if he's born as according to schedule. He's already head down, face down, and has his feet permanently implanted in mom's ribs. It's actually super comfortable, I promise! (Sarcasm.) He also has hair, which we were able to see in the ultrasound, however, knowing the color of the hair was an extra charge we couldn't afford (Wink Wink).
So we are approximately 7-9 ish weeks away from being parents (again, if he decides to stick to the schedule). We've got his nursery all ready, with the exception of a few important things, namely the carseat. But if he were to come today, I think I could send Devin to Target or Babys-R-Us before time to go home for a carseat, and we'd be able to get by! It's actually extremely exciting and extremely nerve-racking all at the same time.I can't even explain the feelings I have inside.. Like the nerves are unbelievably uncontrollable, but the excitement is even more crazy and strong, and the fear of delivery has officially started to grace my dreams. But all is good! Baby Cooper is healthy as can be, mom is healthy as can be, and dad is patiently preparing for those sleepless nights with mom and baby. He even put in his paternity leave request today - if that's not a sign that things are coming soon, I just don't know what is.
Please remember to keep us in your prayers that all continues to go well, that Mr. Coop decides to bake as long as he can so he can get nice and strong and chunky, and that mom and dad will 1) be able to sleep at night without stressing and worrying and 2) will be able to have dreams about sweet baby snuggles, instead of crazy things like .... Cooper coming out as a girl, Cooper coming out as a fully grown toddler, etc. (Okay fine, Devin probably doesn't need #2 prayers, those are all my weird dreams.) I think we all know what my biggest fear is - delivery. Hahh!
Anyway - The Despain Family sends their love and thanks to all of our sweet friends and family who have been taking such good care of us, checking up on us, praying for us, etc. You are all truly the best, and we're so grateful to have such amazing people in our lives!