It's getting closer!

So, I can't believe that Eli will be here in about 6 weeks. Robert and I are ecstatic, nervous, happy and excited. I am really scared about the labor and delivery part of the pregnancy because I know that my pain tolerance is really low. I just have to put it all in God's hands and know that He will take care of me. As the day gets closer, I have been thinking more and more about my mom and hoping that I can be half the mom to Eli that she was to me. I look back and think about my childhood and remember how my mom would sacrifice anything for me, put me and my brothers before herself and always have our best interest at heart. Even after she was diagnosed with cancer and had her chemo treatments, she came to EVERY football game home and away to watch me march in band, seeing the same half time show over and over. Sometimes she was so weak, she would have to sit in the car, but she was there. She would serve us our food first, to ensure that we had enough and when we were done, she would eat. She would save up money to pay for us to do things at school, be involved in extracurricular activities and so on. She was a great role model, mentor and mom. I just wish she was here now to help me through this amazing pregnancy journey, to offer advice and encouragement, and to just watch Eli grow up. I love and miss her so much and know that she is looking down on us from heaven. Rest in peace, mom!! We love you sooooooooooo much!