Not fearful about much these days. I know labor will hurt, but I just am not afraid of that pain. I welcome it because…

A. I know it will pass.

B. I’m a marathoner who internalized a lot of valuable lessons about my own vast strength and the nature of pain through my training and through the painful marathon itself.
For example…. Fear and pain have about as much power over me as I allow them to have. Pain is JUST pain. I don’t need to fear it.

D. I have faith that God will not give me more than I can handle.

E. Hubby will be there the whole time.

F. Most importantly, this pain will be insignificant compared to the joy it produces when we get to meet our little girl.

I am super blessed and thankful.