We can’t believe the due date is here. It’s been quite a journey, with ups and downs along the way, both literally with hiking throughout pregnancy, and emotionally with the miracle of carrying a child. Pregnancy was nothing like I thought it was going to be. I had somewhat of an idea what to expect as many women (make that pretty much every woman that has had a child) love to share their experiences, but I’ve come to realize everyone’s experience is different and feel mine has been unique as well. It hasn’t all been easy, there have certainly been bumps in the road, but overall it has been an amazing experience and I’m happy to have had the chance to go through it.

Today, October 3rd, the estimated date of delivery, we completed a hike up Wachusett Mountain, I still can’t believe we kept hiking the whole time. But quite honestly I feel my best when I’m hiking, before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and hopefully after too! It’s been a great pregnancy and we can only hope that it continues for labor and delivery… whenever that might arrive! At this point I am looking at labor and delivery as one of the most difficult hikes I will ever do, with meeting our son being the most beautiful summit I will ever reach. So here’s a couple pictures of our past week, from hiking Wachusett in the clouds and at sunset, to taking a trip to the National Seashore, we are just waiting on baby-to-be to arrive. No signs of him yet!

Watching sunset last weekend from the summit of Wachusett

Enjoying some beach time with Rusty

Summit of Wachusett on my due date in the fog