So yesterday morning was a big day in our pregnancy. Not only did we get see our little sunray moving about, but with great finagling, we were able to determine that I am host to a baby girl!
This was a momentous occasion for me in particular. Whereas some women seem to experience this instinctual and instantaneous love for carrying a child, I have admittedly felt slightly disenchanted with the experience. I have not enjoyed watching my body, complexion, or hair change, and the immediate and severe loss of energy has taken its toll. That said, yesterday was magic for me.
Seeing baby girl bat and move around was truly something miraculous to behold. Her arms were flailing every which way (looks like there may be some serious swaddling in her future), and she routinely sucked her fingers, rubbed her head and eyes, and even yawned (when she did this, we could see the formation of all her teeth buds!) Seeing all the vertebrae in her spine, the already developing brain matter, and the tick-tick of her little beating heart put new meaning to the verse, “you are fearfully and wonderfully made.”
I love this little girl. I am honored that God has entrusted her into my care, and I cannot wait to see her, and hold her, and tell her all about our great God that created her for a purpose.
In the mean time, we make speedy preparation for her arrival—there’s a nursery to outfit, a scary store called “Babies R Us” calling our name, and many details that need to be sorted through before baby girl graces us with her presence. Until then, we wait with expectant hearts and baited breath.
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