When people would ask me 'how's being pregnant?' I would usually answer with, 'I don't know how women have more than one child!' I didn't think pregnancy was necessarily fun. My body has been taking on another form, one that is foreign to the one I have always known. I have felt less attractive with Curt and I can't see everything I once was able to see, if you know what I mean.
However, I have finally realized why exactly we are given 40 weeks to create and build a little human. Of course there are all the physical reasons. Coral needs to grow and have a brain with a little body to match. There is also the need to prepare with all the material things: crib, stroller, clothes, blankets, etc. But, most importantly, God gives us the time to prepare mentally and emotionally. I never thought I would feel so confident and ready to receive our daughter. Even a month ago I was overwhelmed with the responsibility of being a parent; But, now I have done a complete 180 and I can't wait to be a Mommy. I can't wait to hold Coral and see what she looks like. I can't wait to bring her home and show her what we have ready and waiting for her. I can't wait to take her to all our favorite places.
I am still a bit scared of labor (the unknown), but I am so eager for that moment when they pass her into my arms and tell me 'here's your baby girl.'
I am so happy to have a wonderful man like Curt to be my husband and the father of my child. I know he will do such a great job as a Father and a teacher, I love him so much.
Plus the best part about being pregnant is I never feel bad about all the cookies I eat...each day!
