So last night around 2 am, as I was getting back in bed from using the bathroom for the 5th time, I noticed Addie moving around a ton. Not really anything new but for some reason, reality hit. I was feeling her move and realizing that this little person, my little girl, would be in my arms in just a few short weeks. I have come to love her so much over the past 9 months and I realized just how attached I am to her. I already can't imagine my life without her and she's not even here yet!
I laid my hands on my tummy and felt her movements and I couldn't help but cry a little. As much as I have been uncomfortable this last week or so, I wouldn't trade it for anything. I am going to be a mommy! Pretty soon, this baby girl will be crying and needing her diaper changed! I mean, I know that I'm having a baby but it just has seemed so surreal. Last night was the first time where it finally felt so incredibly real.
Of course, the reality also made me nervous. I started worrying about everything! But then it hit me. I will know what to do and if I have any questions or concerns, I have a huge network of loving friends and family who can help me out. And I also have the most amazing, supportive husband in the entire world. Shawn is so incredibly excited for this little girl and seeing him so happy makes me feel so much better. Well this turned into a longer ramble than I thought it would but I love my little family and am so excited for what is in store for us!!!
3 comments:
Kim I'm so excited for you. What a sweet post. I love being a mommy more than anything. And don't be worried or nervous. It's amazing how you feel like you don't know anything until you look back and realize that you've suddenly become a mom who knows what to do just overnight. That motherly intuition kicks in hard. Can't wait to see a pic of the little doll.
Kim, you are so cute, and you are going to be the most loving, incredible mommy! It's funny how you go through so much discomfort when you're pregnant, but we wouldn't trade it at all! I already miss little Hunter moving around!
I remember this 'ah ha' moment with carson. Like, of course I'm having a baby but wow, this is my baby. And you know each other. I remember when I held him in the wee hours of the morning those first few days just thinking, "I know you!" It's the same way with Chelsea now.
Good luck with everything! These last few weeks are going to be killer--trust me! But the best advice I can give you is be patient. The Lord's time table is not always ideal but we have no idea what blessing come to us in the days and weeks that we are truly patient. Not just enduring but enduring well. Loving the moments. Appreciating the pain and discomfort---it means you can carry a child!
Let me know if you need anything...or any other of my non-invitation advice:)
Love you!
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