For those of you who have been following this blog and who know me well, you know that the Lord has truly blessed me throughout this pregnancy and I pray that he continues to watch over Tyler, Ellie and me. Thank God I have not thrown up once since I have been pregnant and have not really had any pregnancy symptoms (except for this basketball size protrusion in my mid-section!) I do not say this to boast or to throw it in the face of people who have difficult pregnancies, I realize that I am very fortunate. I say this to preface what I am about to say ...
Since I have been pregnant, it has never really sunk in to my brain that I'm carrying my daughter in my womb right now. I know I am pregnant, I see that my belly is growing, but up until last Friday the reality of the situation had not set in. Last Friday I was sitting at work writing up some materials when I felt Ellie do a big kick and a roll. This is nothing new ... I have been feeling her activity for well over a month now. But this time it was different. All of a sudden it hit me, "My daughter, another human soul, is growing inside of me right now. And, in a few short months she will be here, in my arms, in my life forever!" To say an array of emotions flooded me is quite the understatement. I was overcome with joy, thankfulness, nervousness, excitement, and so much more. A million thoughts begin to overtake my mind. Will I be able to teach her everything she needs to know? Will I do a good job of teaching her to love God and to never doubt His unconditional love? Will I be able to, gracefully, handle her dramatic outbursts when she is a teenager? All I know is that God has chosen Tyler and me to take care of this precious angel and I pray daily that I will be the mother He made me to be.
In addition to all of that, with my motherhood on the cusp of existence, I have realized what an absolutely incredible mom I have. I know that everything she does, has done and will do is out of pure love for her babies. Mom, if you are reading this, THANK YOU! Thank you for loving me in all my stubborn ways, putting up with me in my most resistant days, protecting me when I couldn't defend myself, and teaching me to be a strong, independent and intellectual women. I know if I can be even half the mother you were Ellie will be blessed.
Sorry for the long intro, but I though it was important to share with y'all one of my "Momma Moments!"
26 weeks
How Far Along: 26 weeks
Baby Size: 14 inches, 1 2/3 lbs
Total Weight Gain: 18 lbs.
Maternity Clothes: Absolutely
Sleep: Sleep is decent. Have to get up at least once a night to go to the bathroom and it's becoming more difficult to get comfy.
Best Moment This Week: Feeling little lady wiggle around all day on the snow day.
Miss Anything? Starting to miss being able to run and work out hard
Movement: Yes. She loves to reassure me that she is ok!
Food Cravings: Fresh fruits and Vegetables. I find myself wanting salad with fresh tomatoes and cucumbers!
Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Nope
Gender: GIRL!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Still partially in with a little lip on the top half
Wedding Rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking Forward To: the return of the NHL! - GO STARS
I hope the Lord is watching over each of you and blessing your lives this week!
- Nicole
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