The Final Countdown: Waiting for Baby and Balancing Business

As I sit here in the final stretch of pregnancy, it feels surreal to be so close to meeting our baby boy. The waiting game is emotional, physical, and mental all at once. Between business, house projects, and preparing for motherhood, I’ve been reflecting a lot on where I am right now and I wanted to share a little “life lately” update with you.

How I’m Feeling Right Now

Physically and emotionally, I finally feel ready, especially now that our induction is scheduled. I really don’t want to be induced, so I’ve been focusing on natural induction methods. My doctor has been respectful of that, though she does have concerns about his size. Thankfully, she’s willing to move the induction out into September if I need, which has given me peace of mind. It feels good to know she’s listening to my wishes, even while balancing her medical perspective.

Yes, we’re trying all the natural induction methods. Google them... you’ll find plenty! I won’t go into details here since they’re not the most PG, but let’s just say some of them get things moving while others feel less consistent. At the end of the day, it’s clear my body just isn’t quite ready yet.

Balancing Business and Baby Prep

The nursery is officially ready, his little bag is packed, and the car seat is installed.

Sometimes we’ll just sit in the room, soaking it all in, imagining what it will be like to have a baby boy in there soon. That visual makes everything feel so real.

Leading up to this moment, I’ve been filling my days with development projects, marketing plans, app work, and onboarding new clients. It’s been a lot, and at times I was exhausted.

Third-trimester sleep is no joke and it often felt like I didn’t sleep at all. But I leaned on my mastermind group to hold me accountable for rest, and when I finally took a day off, I felt an incredible difference. Sometimes rest is the most productive thing you can do.

One of the best days I’ve had recently was spent unplugging. I didn’t respond to messages, and instead I focused on something I wanted to do: going through photos. I ordered physical prints from Walmart, organized years’ worth of memories, and even made video recaps of 2022 and 2023. It felt so grounding, and it was a reminder that slowing down has its own kind of magic.

I know I need to build in more intentional rest, but with the baby’s arrival so close, it feels impossible not to cram in “just one more thing.” There’s this constant pull between slowing down and pushing through, and I’m learning to navigate that tension daily.

The House Project Update

Meanwhile, the house build continues. We still need to drywall two to three more rooms, and the finish crew hasn’t completed the big 18-foot section yet. We’re also waiting on the outside units. But we’re not in a rush, progress happens as people get time to help, and the next house-building weekend is coming up soon.

Traditions in the Waiting Game

Right now, our traditions are simple. For the house, it’s weekends of slow but steady work. For the baby, it’s quiet evenings together, talking about the future and dreaming about what life will look like once he’s here. Nothing elaborate but just being present.

I’m so excited to see what life will look like after he arrives. I feel like I’m almost rushing it because I’m eager to establish a new routine with him here. I’m ready to have my “little worm” attached to me and experience what this next chapter truly feels like.

Final Reflections

I keep coming back to one word: ready. Ready for him to arrive. Ready for him to come safely and healthy, with all his fingers and toes. Ready to step into motherhood while also being a business owner.

And honestly, this season has given me so much respect for all the mompreneurs out there.

Running a business while pregnant, or while raising little ones, requires so much strength.

This has been the hardest I’ve ever pushed myself but it’s also proof that I can push through. I know that if I can handle the third trimester and the intensity of preparing for birth, I can also handle what’s ahead as a mom and entrepreneur.

So here’s to the final countdown. To waiting, to preparing, to building, and to resting. And to stepping into the next chapter with strength, faith, and excitement.