Happy Due Date Baby Nowell

So today marks 40 weeks and a due date that we have been waiting for since March! I cannot believe that today is that day! Although Baby is not here yet, and it could be another few days, I know that Baby will come when God has allowed for Baby to come. THe waiting is not easy and the anticipation is, for lack of a better word, killing us, but I know that the end result will be something I, nor Josh will ever be able to fully explain. Since May 1st I have struggled on and off with many things because of the loss of my job. However, from the moments I heard I was being let go I had an overwhelming peace that God had better things for me and that even through the pain God was glorified. I clung to this peace and understanding day in and day out until it got easier, and it did get easier, and God is still here. The thought of becoming parents and our whole lives changing has been a hard concept to wrap my mind around, but I truly believe that God gave me all of that time to fully prepare physically, mentally, and spiritually. All of those things I don't think could have been better orchestrated had I had a demanding and draining job. Overall, this journey over the past 5 months and the entirety of this pregnancy has been a great blessing to my life and one that I will never forget. 

How far along? 40 weeks. Due Date!
Total weight gain/loss: scale at home reads 176 which is 38 lbs gained. the scale at the dr office today will probably top me out at 180 which would be 42 lbs gained. i will still with the out home number thank you very much!
Maternity clothes? need warmer close. only have two pairs of pants and one is packed for the hospital. i am enjoying these past few cold and rainy days but its not been so fun going out in it espeically since cute dresses and leggings dont really go with my running shoes. normally i dont care but sometimes its just frustrating i cant be as cute as i want to be. haha.
Stretch marks? belly button piercing has gotten a little out of control with its stretch marks but i am definitely not complaining because i know that i am fortunate not to have them all over my giant belly. 
Sleep: had a dream last night that baby was next to me. eeee! however, the aches and pains of getting out of bed and feeling like my pelvic bone is broken is not fun and i am excited to be moving on from that. hopefully soon!  
Best moment this week:  my wonderful husband celebrated his 29th birthday on monday! we had lunch together and then his parents joined us for dinner that evening. we also did a maternity shoot  with our friends Bryan and Jenna Hamel last wednesday together, and then i went back and did my own little shoot with Jenna on thursday.The pictures turned out amazing and we had a great time!! last week i also got to spend time with truly, heidi and kendall. we went to moes and then truly heidi and i went to see Hotel Transylvania and then got us some pumpkin spice lattes. i have seen them all individually after that day and each time i get to see them sans baby is so precious and wonderful to me.  
Have you told family and friends: i have told them that i am feeling good and that as of this morning i am estimated to be about 50% effaced and 1-2 cm dilated. 
Miss Anything?i feel bad always saying beer, wine, liquor because i dont miss it that much. i just miss having the option. i also miss sleeping on my stomach!!! i cannot wait to sleep on my stomach!!
Movement: some nights the Baby attacks my insides with kungfu kicks. i like when i feel a knee or elbow or even a possible foot. sometimes i think baby is even trying to tickle me. 
Food cravings: pumpkin flavored anything. pumpkin delights, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin spice lattes, mmmmmm 
Anything making you queasy or sick: still stuffed up enough not to be able to smell. so much for that super sensy nose i was supposed to get. 
Have you started to show yet: my belly is 40 inches and right on target. 
Gender prediction: boy or girl.
Labor Signs: braxton hicks are the most frustrating things ever. such a tease. i get all excited, and then, nothing.
Belly Button in or out? mercedes sign. depending on where the baby is at the time it can be more out than in.
Wedding rings on or off? around my neck. couldn't bare being without them any longer. 
Happy or Moody most of the time: happy for the most part but that can definitely change quickly.   
Weekly Wisdom: God's timing is perfect.  
Looking forward to: BABY NOWELL'S ARRIVAL!