Well, we have 91 days left until the due date. When this little girl decides to actually arrive will be a different story I'm sure, but we're getting there. There is still SO much to do before we're ready to bring her home, so hopefully she doesn't decide to be an early surprise. I've got a "to do" list that just keeps getting longer and longer. Sometimes I feel like I have plenty of time, sometimes I feel like I'll never get it all done! Now that we're getting closer I often find myself wondering if David and I are ready for all this. I can probably say no to that question. Who is ever really ready for such a life-altering change?! We are entering uncharted territory here. We've never been parents before so we'll just be making it all up as we go. Luckily I think that's how it is for all parents. I just hope our little girl will be patient with us as we try to figure things out. There are a few things I am sure of, 1) I love this baby! I can't imagine what it will be like to actually have daughter, but whatever happens, I know I'll love her so much, 2) Feeling little baby kicks is one of the coolest things I've ever experienced, it's so fun to be able to feel this little miracle inside me and to feel her getting stronger and bigger, 3) I've got a great partner in all of this and as long as I've got David on my team we'll be able to make it through whatever this precious baby brings us.
Also, it's so great to have good examples of parenthood all around us. Our own parents of course taught us so much and are always available for advice. I've got so many cousins who are great parents. And our own siblings who have children are teaching us about what it takes to be a good parent and to simply enjoy your children and the great experiences that they bring to your life. We were happy to spend time with my brother Brandon and his wife Laura and their son Landon last week. We don't get to see them too much because they live in San Francisco, but it was so good to see them for a few days! Watching Landon makes me so excited to be a mom. Brandon and Laura are doing such a great job with him. He is growing and learning so much, so fast. He's an adorable, happy, smiley little guy. I'd love to snuggle him all day long, but he is definitely a wiggly guy!
Here is the latest picture of our growing baby girl. This was at 25 weeks, we're now at 27.
you guys will be amazing parents! And you are right, you can never really be ready for such an incredible change, but you are also right that nobody really knows what they're doing :) And when you think you do, a different challenge arises and you do your best and roll with the punches again. It's so fun, and so rewarding, and I can't wait for you guys to get to experience it all. The good and the hard. it's the best. You look so cute in that picture, and I can't believe we are already at 27 weeks! Only three more weeks till the 10 week countdown!! I love you!!
ReplyDeleteA few things I would do again while pregnant (since when the baby comes it's a lot harder): go to the temple one more time, go to a movie together.
ReplyDeleteHaving a baby is the best! We all learn as we go for sure.
Cute shirt btw
you look great Heather! good luck with that long to-do list :) you guys will be great!
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