Sometimes I forget that this thing inside of me is more than just elbows and knees.
Sometimes it catches me off-guard when I caress a protruding appendage and I realize that attached to it is a cute little baby bottom. That would fit in the palm of my hand. And further up is an adorably plump baby chest. With just the right about of squishiness. And just inches up from that is the round, expressive face that I will memorize. A mouth that will smile and coo, eyes that will have us guessing their color for months, hair that will be dark at first – but will it stay, like mine?
So many questions about this little gift. Will you be a Levi or an Evelyn? Will you scream at the world as it drastically changes from what you’ve been used to for the past nine months? Or will you passively take it all in, observing and accepting. Will you come today? Tomorrow? Next week? Quickly? Slowly? Will you love your big sister and accept her as your second Mommy? Will you look up to your big brother and play his games? Will you recognize your Daddy’s voice and realize the safety and security that it brings?
You are so close to me – you couldn’t get closer – yet I know so little about you.
I can’t wait for the day when I can fit your tiny body in the crook of my arm and finally look you in your eyes and tell you how much I love you.
so sweet. Babies are perfect miracles from God. I really hope that this blessing arrives before Sassa leaves. Maybe today. Either way, I can’t wait to see that baby (via webcam of course…)
this was a beautiful post!!! i can’t believe you’re due so soon! your post reminds me of a time when i was pg w/ #1 and lamenting how “fat” i was, and a friend who’d never even been pregnant reminded me i was housing my baby.. i never forgot that. i love teh idea of being wrapping paper for the mystery underneath! i pray for a blessed and healthy delivery of your newest member!
I know you must be getting excited and restless – I will be praying fo ryou to have a great birth with both of you healthy – and daddy too! Can’t wait to find out who your little bundle will be! This post makes me remember my little one’s big day!
Sending you many blessings!
Amy Q
Kaufman, TX
This is such a touching post. You must be really excited for the time when you finally get to see your little one. I am sending you and your baby lots of prayers your way. Hope everything will turn out well.
I found your blog because of your post on Bum Genius and replaceing the velcro in them. Thanks for that btw!
I just had to comment and tell you how much this post moved me……yes pregnancy was rough…but in the end it’s the best gift ever. My LO is 6 months old now…..and I cant beive how big she is getting!
Best of luck with the new baby! He is adorble!