A baby, growing ounce by ounce in my womb.
Stretchies.
Not able to breathe deeply.
Diapers and blankies and mittens sprawled across the nursery.
Varicose veins.
Constant stuffy nose.
Closets overflowing with tiny clothes.
Puffy feet.
Carpal tunnel. Painful, stiff, swollen hands.
Books lining shelves on a freshly painted wall.
Sleep interrupted hourly.
Surging hormones and emotions.
A carseat installed in my backseat.
A pancake-flat bladder.
Fear of labor and delivery.
‘Babys 1st Christmas’ ornament waiting for the tree.
Mounting anticipation over meeting baby.
A stretched, already tight budget.
An heirloom cradle in our bedroom.
These are ALL things we fought to have for over 3 years. I am so thankful for each and every one of them.
**37 week update: all is well! I’ve started to dilate a teeny tiny bit, strong heartbeat, head is down, weight’s maintained, measurements are good, carseat is installed… We’re getting close!
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I love this! And, I am so happy,excited and every good thing you can think of for you!!!!
I am so excited for you!!!!!!!!! Did you know that when you see your baby that a hormone is set off and you bond with your baby? I can’t wait to see your precious little one!!!!!!!!!!!
Blessings, Linda
Those are wonderful things to fight for!
Wonderful things to be thankful for! I am so excited for you and thankful with you!
Precious times a head of you… blessings sent your way. Enjoy this season now, being round with child is a precious time, take pictures and enjoy every moment.
I’m so excited for you!! What blessings, all of them. We have a December baby- born on Christmas Day! May your next couple of weeks be blessed and healthy. 🙂