Today has been the best day of pregnancy so far...Several things happened that just made my day:
1. I woke up this morning NOT feeling tired (that could have been a combination of the new "noise sleep machine" that was bought for baby Abby or because I went to bed at 8:30 last night).
2. I woke up to Abby moving all over the place
3. She kicked all day - today is the first day I have really felt like we have been, "connected" Some people say this happens instantly with their baby, some people say it happens the moment they get to hold their little baby...For me, it happened today...I actually talked to her like she was there today. (Maybe I am a bad mom, but I don't talk to my stomach that often.)
4. Three kids in my class today gave me "oh so gentle" hugs (I get hugs all day long, but these ones were different) they reminded me that, "yes, there is a baby growing and they can all see her and we are going to be careful around her."
5. I saw one of my old parents and when I told her when I was due she said, "Oh my gosh, you are due that soon?" You look so small.
6. A teacher in our school saw me today and said, "How is our beautiful, pregnant, mom doing today?" (She really made me feel beautiful, and I am going to leave it at that, because I don't want to cry...Good tears of course).
7. Today I ran...It was s.l.o.w but I ran...The weather was perfect, no wind, sun in the sky, and just clean, crisp air.
Today has been the best pregnant day so far. I am so thankful that God blessed us with this precious life. He truly is amazing.
Abby hears your voice all day long, don't worry about talking to your stomach. You already love her, she is on your heart and on your mind constantly, and that counts for more than you know! She can feel that. You are already taking care of her with your body as you prepare a place for her once she arrives. You are now, and always will be, a good mom.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing! You ARE so beautiful. Don't ever believe the lies that you are anything less.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I NEVER talked to Norah. Just didn't feel connected/I was in denial/couldn't believe there was a human in there. I think I felt connected to her a few days after she was born. Now I really sound like the bad mom!