Thoughts on Pregnancy

I only have five weeks left until my due date. We are so close to finally meeting this little dude. I feel like a little kid waiting for Christmas morning. But the anticipation and excitement is so much better. I am constantly amazed that my body is doing this. That my body that I felt was broken for so many years is actually supporting a healthy pregnancy. 

I think the most surprising thing to me about this entire pregnancy is how much negativity I have experienced as well meaning people ask me how I am doing. So many people have something negative to say about being pregnant or about raising children. And it drives me crazy. I am not saying that pregnancy is the easiest, most comfortable thing that has ever happened. Of course it comes with discomforts like swollen ankles, heart burn, sleepless nights, etc. But it is the most miraculous thing that has happened to me. I would not change a single thing about my pregnancy because this is a rare blessing.

There is something completely magical about feeling my little baby boy move inside me, about knowing that in five short weeks I will hold the baby that I have longed for in my arms for the first time. 

To anyone struggling with appreciating their pregnancy or their children. Stop and look at that beautiful belly or your beautiful children. These are some of the greatest miracles that you can receive in this life. There are many many families that would trade shoes with you in a heartbeat to experience what you have had the opportunity to experience. Would you really let some of the frustrations and discomforts rob you of the joy these precious souls bring into your life? I hope not. 

In a world that seems to be increasingly negative, it is more important than ever to be the positive and the good. 

Speaking of good....my talented sister-in-law, Emma, offered to take my maternity pictures. Of course I was excited and jumped at the chance to document my pregnancy. All I can say is that the pictures turned out more beautiful and perfect than I could have imagined. Thank you, Emma, for taking the time to take these pictures. Below is a sneak peek.