I realized this morning that I had left a few very important firsts off the list. Everyone's experience with this might be a little different though. Perhaps one of the most special firsts in my life was on my wedding day.
The first chord of "Here Comes the Bride" heard standing with your daddy in your carefully picked and carefully tailored wedding gown.
Follow by...
The first time you make eye contact with your soon-to-be husband at the end the aisle.
Followed by...
Your first kiss as a wife. (It was the best kiss of my life for sure!)
Followed by...
The excitement of celebrating your first anniversary!
Ahh....these last two posts might be two of my most favorite that I have ever written. I want to print them so I can remember all of these wonderful firsts on a more frequent basis. Makes my heart smile!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
the excitement of firsts
This morning during my morning swim, I was doing some thinking. My swim time is normally the time when I work a lot of things out. My plan for the day, ideas for my department, prayer, conversations I need to have or should have had are all worked out during my mile swim through the pool. This morning was a little different though. I was thinking about the fact that I am eight months pregnant for the first time. Also, for the first time, I am starting to get really tired from regular activities. As my pace started to slow down, I tried to thinks of things that are are firsts that are full of excitement and energy to help me get through the workout.
I started to think about:
The electricity of a first kiss...You know the way someones lips feel when then press against yours the first time. ELECTRIC.
The thrill of putting the car into drive for the first time when you first got your driver's license. Should you turn on the radio? No one will know how loud it is right?
The last 25 meters of a championship race when you are finger to finger with the girl in the lane next to you and you touch the wall first.
The accomplished feeling you have after you conquer something difficult.
Travelling alone to a foreign country for the first time. No language skills required.
The euphoria you feel when the person who you have fallen in love with, but haven't told yet, says they love you too. (I had to swallow a lump just thinking about that.)
The awesome feeling you get when you see the positive sign on a pregnancy test. You know, the butterflies, the tears, the fear, the excitement, all at once.
The first time you see your tiny miracle.
The first time you hear your child's heartbeat.
Every time you hear your child's heartbeat.
The first time you realize the tickle in your tummy is really a tiny foot or a tiny hand making their presence known.
The first time you see your tummy move and wiggle.
So many wonderful firsts. So many wonderful feelings. I wanted to write them all down to remind my self how I felt when each one of them happened. Also, to remind myself that every time I experience something not so pleasant for the first time, (which, I really have not had that much of), that there is one major first still on its way.
Holding your newborn, pink, created out of love, brand new and so innocent, baby for the very first time. (BIG GULP)
I bet it tops it all! That is enough excitement to keep me dragging this heavier by the day belly through the water for seven more weeks!
I started to think about:
The electricity of a first kiss...You know the way someones lips feel when then press against yours the first time. ELECTRIC.
The thrill of putting the car into drive for the first time when you first got your driver's license. Should you turn on the radio? No one will know how loud it is right?
The last 25 meters of a championship race when you are finger to finger with the girl in the lane next to you and you touch the wall first.
The accomplished feeling you have after you conquer something difficult.
Travelling alone to a foreign country for the first time. No language skills required.
The euphoria you feel when the person who you have fallen in love with, but haven't told yet, says they love you too. (I had to swallow a lump just thinking about that.)
The awesome feeling you get when you see the positive sign on a pregnancy test. You know, the butterflies, the tears, the fear, the excitement, all at once.
The first time you see your tiny miracle.
The first time you hear your child's heartbeat.
Every time you hear your child's heartbeat.
The first time you realize the tickle in your tummy is really a tiny foot or a tiny hand making their presence known.
The first time you see your tummy move and wiggle.
So many wonderful firsts. So many wonderful feelings. I wanted to write them all down to remind my self how I felt when each one of them happened. Also, to remind myself that every time I experience something not so pleasant for the first time, (which, I really have not had that much of), that there is one major first still on its way.
Holding your newborn, pink, created out of love, brand new and so innocent, baby for the very first time. (BIG GULP)
I bet it tops it all! That is enough excitement to keep me dragging this heavier by the day belly through the water for seven more weeks!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
31 weeks
i wore my first full maternity outfit (top and bottom).
my belly is getting pretty heavy and sitting up i bed at night is getting difficult.
baby b hasn't kicked me in my right side this week so his or feet are in another location. when we go to the doctor on monday, we will find out where.
i am wearing glasses. my vision has changed a lot since this little one moved in. at first i did not notice but now i can hardly see without my glasses. i usually wear contacts. matter of fact, these are a brand new pair with a brand new prescription because my astigmatism has changed by .25 in each eye!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
strong legs
i had my 30 weeks doctors appointment this week. baby b has been super active and i was so curious to find out where he or she is hanging out these days. the doctor shared with me that baby b is totally head down in the "i'm ready" position. his or her little feet are all the way over on the right side of my body. i can feel very strong kicks in my side all day these days. this kid has some strong legs! both aaron and i have really strong legs too so this little person is just like his or her mommy and daddy.
i have gained a total of 7 pounds to date. my mom jokes with me that she gained that much in one week with me! all of that weight is the baby and his or her little habitat. baby b weighs close to 3 pounds already! i did have to give in and wear maternity pants to work today when the skirt i had chosen wouldn't button. but, hey, i am 30 weeks into this journey and still wearing all of my regular clothes. big money saver!
my belly was measuring 31 weeks on monday so a little ahead of where we actually are. the doctor recommended we go ahead and pre-register at the hospital and meet with the pediatrician. ahh!! this is all becoming so real! every time baby b kicks or turns in my tummy i am reminded that in just 10 or so weeks, this little person is going to be here and will mean business!
i have gained a total of 7 pounds to date. my mom jokes with me that she gained that much in one week with me! all of that weight is the baby and his or her little habitat. baby b weighs close to 3 pounds already! i did have to give in and wear maternity pants to work today when the skirt i had chosen wouldn't button. but, hey, i am 30 weeks into this journey and still wearing all of my regular clothes. big money saver!
my belly was measuring 31 weeks on monday so a little ahead of where we actually are. the doctor recommended we go ahead and pre-register at the hospital and meet with the pediatrician. ahh!! this is all becoming so real! every time baby b kicks or turns in my tummy i am reminded that in just 10 or so weeks, this little person is going to be here and will mean business!
29 Weeks
My mom and lizzie were all last week visiting! It was awesome because they were here for two of our baby showers. Baby B is so blessed to be surrounded by such tremendous love already!
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