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Week 26

Plans are in place for our travel to Houston. I'm nervous. While I'm thrilled for the sun and heat I know I won't be leaving that state the same person, ever. That's a bit frightening. My husband and I leave in 10 days.
I've plan a little babymoon while we are there. I booked our timeshare in Galveston. We've never had one...we've never had a honeymoon either! Our whole marriage has been about children and babies. I think we're over do for some time away ;) .
I've made a baby bucket list. One was a babymoon, henna, maternity pics and up cycle some furniture for a changing table. 
The other day my friends held a little blessing way for me. I got a henna and belly cast. I've never had either before! What a great experience! I was prayed over, prayed for and was given a prayer shawl that was made and prayed over while it was being made. Just truly amazing, in every way. I've never received such love and attention, ever. I'm so thankful for them :)  . Here's a pic of my henna right after it was done:
I plan on decorating my belly cast, complete with our little one's feet prints :) 

Here's me and my friend (who was supposed to be my midwife and deliver our little one but...) 



And my favorite pic. I wish I could've gotten a pic with all the women who showed up. They have given me an experience that I never had in any of my 12 pregnancies. Since I will no longer bare children after this special little one, this experience is extremely special to me. I am blessed and I'm very thankful. 

But the love and support didn't stop there. 2 ladies gave me cards. Words of support and encouragement. I've gotten cards before but these words have stuck in my heart. They will be taped to my hospital wall :) . 

This morning a sweet friend (who I've never met in person) but completely connected with through this journey had this onsie made for my little one:
Words can't adequately express my gratitude and love I have for the women I have met in such a short amount of time. We've lived here 11 months and I only met my online friend a few months ago. Truly blessed! God knows exactly what I need. He's an amazing provider :) 

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