We are officially less than three weeks away from Thomas' expected arrival and getting very excited!! Being so close has made me really stop to think about and be grateful for this adventure we've experienced over the last 37 weeks. It has definitely been one of the most amazing 9 months of my life and I am so thankful I had Marco to share the journey with. Pregnancy definitely challenges and blesses your marriage in ways I never imagined.
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| Day we found out we were pregnant :) |
Pregnancy much like weddings and I'm sure newborns brings out the best and unfortunately not so much the best in you and everyone around you. We've had friends and family that have absolutely amazed both of us with their generosity, love, and support. We have been so blessed with those that have gone above and beyond. From friends who give up their time to keep a pregger lady company when alone and put together furniture on their days off to family who are generous enough with their time and gifts to make Thomas feel loved and welcome even before he arrives and help prepare his future for great things. I used to think we should choose carefully who was a part of our lives but I've come to realize that anyone who genuinely wants to love and support us and our baby is welcome in our lives because there is a reason God has put them in our life.
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| at my Austin shower with Thomas' Godmother |
Pregnancy and motherhood have taught me so many lessons already. I have always had separation issues, always tried to be the friend or person in people's lives that gave so much that I was needed. And of course like any girl I had image issues here and there lol. Pregnancy changes all of that and I'm sure labor will even more so. When you are spending literally all you time, energy, love and body to grow this miracle inside you so that it can leave your body and one day if you're successful leave you and become a happy, independent, respectful individual in this world separation issues really become ridiculous. Your purpose is now to raise your child well enough that they are a healthy adult. Any body image issues go out the window as your body goes from being your own to a vessel for this miracle inside :) I am so grateful that I have had Marco here throughout this pregnancy to tell me how beautiful I am time and time again.
The one thing I tried to do throughout this pregnancy was focus on the good and enjoy every second of it and I can honestly say that I have, even the emotional/hormonal days. I am so excited to meet little Thomas but sad that I won't be pregnant any more lol. From the serious food aversions and constant nausea to the heavenly second trimester and now to the hormones and swelling of the third it has been a magical and wonderful experience. I truly hope Thomas stays in for the full 40 weeks and I get to enjoy a full 3 weeks more of it!! So thankful for this journey and all of you in our and Thomas' lives.
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| Maternity Pictures |
