It’s been a while! The end of the school year always makes
life hectic around our house, and this year even more so as we are expecting
our first baby. Even at three and half months pregnant, it still is a little
strange to get used to saying that.
A baby- another
human we will be responsible for… feeding, changing, bathing, getting ready for
school or daycare. Not to mention all the financial responsibilities. Yikes.
Imagine my deer-in-headlights face as I’m brainstorming these things even now.
Please don’t get me wrong. I’m thrilled to be having a baby!
My husband is beyond excited. I’m just in awe of the huge responsibility we’ve
signed up for.
Since we announced our pregnancy, we’ve been blessed with
genuine excitement and support from our families and friends. Even people we
barely know are eager to offer advice or share their own pregnancy stories –
something I’ve been warned gets more interesting
as the baby starts to “show”.
It’s no secret that I am frequently a selfish person and
pretty self-conscious, especially about my weight. Pregnancy has forced me to
step back from my usual frame of mind; I’ve had to think about the health of
this baby rather than what I want or how I want to look. It’s a tough balancing
act, especially in our society. Mix in with that all of the crazy pregnancy
hormones I’ve had, and you can imagine my fragile state of mind. My poor
husband!
I’ve been quite the basket case for the past few months, and
I’m sure the remainder of the pregnancy will be an adventure for me and my
loved ones. I apologize in advanced for hormonal outbursts, either in the form
of tears or anger. You can also expect some blogs about my emotions, the baby’s
growth, and some of the interesting encounters I have with others offering
their own personal commentary.
It’ll be a journey in itself, but it will all be worth it
when this baby is here!
