I've been a bit frustrated with my abilities lately.
Lots of days I can't accomplish what I want to because my back hurts too bad to walk/stand or I'm so exhausted I have to retire early.
Basically, I'm having a hard time getting ready for this baby to come because of the pregnancy.
It's been really frustrating.
But Jess said something to me the other day that made me think.
He said something like, "Babe, you're making a baby. That's tough work. Don't be so hard on yourself."
And it's true.
At the end of the day, no matter what else I accomplished, I can still say that I'm growing a baby.
That in and of itself is rewarding enough.
In fact, it is a miracle.
And I feel SO blessed to be able to help create that miracle.
I feel SO blessed that Heavenly Father has trusted me with one of his precious children.
I feel SO blessed that He has allowed me to have this experience.
Today I'm helping create a sweet baby boy.
And that's enough for me.
Ok don't let this creep you out, but that's one rockin stomach! I've only had one baby and my stomach looks like I've had ten! It looks like some major erosion happened on it or something. I wouldn't even do bare belly pictures at my shoot because I had so many stretch marks haha. Oh well, the husband calls them "battle scars" from making a baby, and I guess it's true. Making a baby is HARD work, so definitely don't be too hard on yourself! You're doing great!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your maternity pictures! I never felt ready before having Brandon or Audrey. I think there are so many things that have to be done and it feels SO overwhelming, but I think as long as your have diapers, clothes a bed... ya know the necessities the other stuff eventually gets done even if it's after the baby is born. All he needs is love :)
ReplyDeletebah! if i didn't love you so much i'd hate you right now....hi, amazing no-stretch-mark-ness. *end of jealous-rant.
ReplyDeleteum...........yes, making {er, let me rephrase} growing babies is no small feat, sister. being pregnant is HARD & uncomfortable. getting through the day in one piece is definitely something to be proud of.
*relax, put your feet up & cozy with your {what sounds like} extremely thoughtful hubby.
Amen! Not too much longer though, and I wish that I could tell you that the pain goes away, but then a new pain comes! BUT so worth it!! Cause he will be in your arms!
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