Dear Baby,
As we put away Christmas decorations today, we couldn't help but think about the fact that next Christmas we'll have you with us! It was very exciting to think that the next time I see that beautiful Christmas tree, you'll be seeing it with us.
Since I can't feel you move yet, I'm left to knowing you're in there by enjoying a beautiful round of "morning sickness". (Ironic, since I never seem to throw up in the morning!) I've decided that you must love celebrations and holidays like your momma! Everytime we celebrate something special, you jump up and let us know you're here. Like when I went to a wedding where no one knew you were hiding inside. We left the reception and got no more than 40 feet away from the celebration when I lept from the car and "watered" the grass. In the middle of the Christmas Eve service I realized I needed to throw up so I dashed out the back door of the sanctuary. When I got outside I remembered I was in the middle of downtown Dallas and realized there was no grass to water! So I found a pot containing a poor, dying tree and did my best to hide from the rain and the police officer directing traffic a few feet away. My favorite, however, was when your Daddy and I were ringing in the New Year. We kissed and cheered, "This is the year of the baby!" at which point I ran to the bathroom, shoving another pregnant mom out of the way to get there. I've decided you must really enjoy celebrating sweet little one! You're just like your momma - loving celebrations/holidays and everything that comes with it!
For years I've listened to other women complain about pregnancy symptoms and thought, "Are you kidding me? I'd give anything to be pregnant!" I promised myself I'd never be one of those women who complained. Tonight, as I was running for the toilet (despite the anti-nausea medicine) I told your Dad how sick I was of being sick. As soon as the words came out of my mouth, I regretted saying them. I'm so sorry Baby! I am not sick of carrying you around and I will never ever be sick of being your Mommy! I am so glad God gave me you. I still can't believe He chose me to be your Mom!
Your Daddy and I love you and are very excited to be your parents!
Dad.
1 year ago
1 comment:
I took for granted my pregnancies and although I tried to refrain from complaining on FB I sure did complain to friends and family about morning sickness. In the weeks of the sickness it seems to define you and it's hard remembering what it's like to not feel so nauseous. Once my eyes were open to the pain other women feel when they hear pregnancy related complaints I tried to watch myself. But it's such a human thing to complain about anything and everything. I just imagine God shaking his head, like "my child, see what I have given you and this is how you respond?" Any ways, I think it's healthy to talk about your pain or discomfort with the husband that way he can know just what you're going through. Your husband's respect is going to multiple so much after seeing you go through all this ! =)
But I think it is also so great that you can recognize that although there is some not so fun stuff to go along with the pregnancy there is such a wonderful little baby causing all of it, haha!
So thrilled for you and I will pray for you and baby, and that relief comes soon!
You two are going to be great parents!!
(ps i know you aren't trying to all me out on complaining or anything. I just wanted to share =)
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