“Patience is not passive; on the contrary, it is active; it is concentrated strength” (E.G. Bulwer Lytton)

Adam and I, in front of the Christmas tree, December 28th 2007...baby still on the inside!

As you can see from this picture, the little soul within me has decided not to show just yet. Like me, it doesn't like to be hurried and has made it quite clear it will arrive in its own good time. The weather is frightful anyway, so who can blame it? Much nicer to be wrapped up warm and cosy in your own private womb. It is strange though - after so many months of fearing the baby arriving early and willing it to 'stay in', we now wait on edge for the signs of its awakening and whisper words of encouragement in the dark of the night.

Meanwhile, we are discovering new aspects to patience...which will certainly come in handy on those long nights to come.