The Maynard Family: 4 days and counting...

We have 4 days left until our estimated due date & Samantha seems snug as a bug with no signs of wanting to join the rest of the world. This is much to the dismay of her mother! I am beyond ready to hold her in my arms instead of my belly! And it seems that at every turn someone else is delivering their baby but Samantha stays put! Lance & I figured she was stubborn when at her 4 month ultrasound she refused to turn around to show us if she was a little girl or boy; it took the technician 20 minutes of playing with her to get 'the shot'. Lance is my rock though; he keeps reminding me to enjoy the last few kicks and hiccups & to remember how lucky we are that we have made it to 40 weeks and are healthy. He is completely right- she will be here soon enough; and we are blessed that we've had an overall smooth & healthy 9 months.
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Along this topic a co-worker's sister is 27 weeks pregnant & her water just broke. The doctors would like her to hold on until 32 weeks, then they will perform a Cesarean. Please remember her & her baby in your prayers.
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The latest newby belongs to my cousin Jason & his wife Kristian. They had their little boy Mason today; 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Congratulations!
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Otherwise, I am on my last week at work. We have a slurry of tests coming up this Friday to make sure that Samantha is good to stay put; and we have done everything on our list to be ready for her appearance! (We ordered a camcorder & it finally showed up yesterday! I was worried that we wouldn't get it in time for the 'big day'.)
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Here are some photos from Samantha's baby shower. I am still working on the thank you notes but we so greatly appreciate all of the generosity showered upon us. Thank you all.
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My mom & I (Have I mentioned how every part of my body is swollen beyond imagination?)