--I was sitting in church with the Bryners yesterday and noticed our little girl kicking my stomach enough to actually move it. I've felt her the last few weeks doing acrobatics but it's always been subtle. We were in Sunday School and she kept kicking me in the same spot. I had Bryan put his hand on the spot and she kicked him. It's been fun to feel her move around because it makes it more real for me. I am excited Bryan felt her finally so he can be more included in the growth of our little girl. Fun times.
--I am starting to understand why pregnancy is 9 months long. I know both Bryan and I need the time to prepare our lives to share with another little life. If she were to come today she would only have a crib to sleep in, about four or five blankets to rotate through, and one onesie to wear that is for 3-6 months. Needless to say, we have some physical preparations to do.
--I think it also is a very spiritually refining process, for me especially. It is humbling for me to sacrifice my body and comforts in order to make a life. It is humbling to even be capable of doing such a miraculous task. I already worry about our little girl and try to do everything in my capacity to keep her healthy and growing. I know when she comes to us this anxiety for her well-being will just increase ten fold. I also feel a strong desire to be the best I can so that I can be a good mother to my baby. It has only been about 23 weeks now, but I can feel the refining power of motherhood working to soften me. I am so grateful for the blessing of this child.
--I also think that I'm in the "golden era" of pregnancy. I feel great, rarely take naps, am not gaining too much weight, exercising regularly, and keeping up with my school and home work. It has been such a fun time for me the last few months as I am big enough to look pregnant, but not big enough to feel uncomfortable. I am enjoying it.
--It's also been fun being with Bryan and sharing in the joy of this baby girl. We throw names at each other all the time, have trial runs with strollers, put together the crib, and make all the little decisions together. Bryan is the best and I think more and more that we really work great together. He's my top favorite person.
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Love your comments.....now you understand a little more how I feel about you....and your siblings too. Unconditional love is a wonderful thing. I love you!
Thanks for sharing. I'm so excited for the both of you. You will be great parents, I have no doubt! Good for you for enjoying and learning all along the way. It's not always easy and fun but when you have the right perspective, it's great.
Seriously you are in the best part of pregnancy and honestly, the part Heavenly Father imprints in your head each time you consider getting pregnant again. It truly is the best gift of being a woman! We love you and are so glad you and Brian are cherishing every moment!
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