"Pre-Adoptive Pregnancy"

My kids and I recently had a conversation about Vanya. Nathanael said, "Mom, you're pregnant with a 5'8", 120 lb. baby"!!! I laughed, but then realized, that it is true! Having been through 4 pregnancies, I recognize the feeling. The anticipation, the preparation, and yes, even some morning sickness. Although we don't know for sure, it appears that I am in my 3rd trimester and am still awaiting to hear an official due date.

Jim has noticed some weird behaviors too, like sorting my silverware drawer and re-organizing clothes closets. He shot me a funny look and my response was a sheepish, "I think I'm nesting". (lol) Check out this description of "nesting" from Pregnancy Weekly:

"Around the fifth month of pregnancy, the "nesting" instinct can set in. This is an uncontrollable urge to clean one's house brought on by a desire to prepare a nest for the new baby, to tie up loose ends of old projects and to organize your world.

Females of the animal kingdom are all equipped with this same need. It is a primal instinct. Just as you see birds making their nests, mothers-to-be do exactly the same thing. The act of nesting puts you in control and gives a sense of accomplishment toward birth.

Nesting brings about some unique and seemingly irrational behaviors in pregnant women and all of them experience it differently. There seems to be no end to the lengths a nesting mother will go to prepare for her upcoming arrival."

Along with the strange behaviors comes the pure excitement of a new family member. So far, I'd have to say that adoption feels a lot like pregnancy and the rewards will prove to be the same too, as is promised by God. "CHILDREN ARE A BLESSING FROM THE LORD".