Similarities?

I got this pumpkin yesterday. Thought there were some similarities here:)

39 weeks today! And oh boy, these last couple weeks are full of anticipation. No sleep, always heartburn, going about each day with a question of "is he coming today?" My midwife appointment yesterday showed little change from last week, so it's anyone's guess. With Josie, I went to BJ to wait at 39 weeks. And then we waited and waited and waited. My mom came and we continued to wait, touring Beijing more than I had ever before. I honestly felt like I had a last hurrah as as tourist in China! And then the 30 hour induction.... oh, I don't really want to remember it all! But the result was a beautiful and healthy baby girl and happy parents so it all turned out alright.

And now we wait for Asher. But somehow the waiting is a lot busier than leisurely walks around the Summer Palace. Actually, as I think about it, this entire pregnancy has been vastly different from Josie's. All pre-natal care in English for one. A 10 minute drive to the midwife's office. Knowing what taking care of a newborn involves and having anxiety about the knowing, and also knowing what taking care of Josie involves--- rather than just anxiety about the unknown. Staying in the same country and not moving across the world 3 weeks post delivery. Although, we will be moving homes in a couple months, at least we'll stay in the same city and have the same community around us pre and post delivery. It will be nice not to be in transition for a year!

I think we're as ready as we can get. Our friends here have been soooo generous with us, to the point where I don't really think we need anything! We have a pack n' play set up in our room, as well as a Moses basket for sleeping, plenty of clothes and bottles and pumps. (Does anyone need any? I've got more than enough!) We've got a car seat, a double stroller... am I forgetting anything? Diapers are ready, blankets to spare. Food from friends lined up for us as well for when he comes. Parents coming in a week. Dave has been extremely busy getting work done ahead of time during this week (it's reading week here) so he won't feel overwhelmed or behind when the time comes.

So, just waiting for that time. God's time :)