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No matter how many apps and books and words of wisdom I followed, pregnancy is more than I ever imagined. Baby and I have countless intimate-- almost
secret-- moments, feeling her every movement.
While I try to involve Julian by having him watch my belly move or try
to catch her kicking, it's not quite the full experience. That's not to
say he hasn't been along for the ride or contributing a great amount to
this pregnancy season.
Julian has made his
share of sacrifices-- altering his cooking to ensure proper nutrition
for us (like scrapping his usual chicken dishes when the food aversions
kicked in), offering massages (a pregnancy essential and my personal fave), being sensitive to my exhaustion and my
inability to participate in social events, stepping up with housework, reading, praying and singing with the
baby (oh yes, LOTS of singing),
etc. And for someone who has always struggled with body image, my
growing belly provoked silly questions always directed to my gracious
husband who would gently remind me,
"of course you're gaining weight-- you're pregnant. You're growing a
child," shaking me out of my insecurities.
He really has proven to be an amazing
father already and this season has further revealed how blessed I am to
have such a loving husband and now partner in parenthood. Funny how
that works-- because of this little baby, I love my husband even more. And
that'll be so crucial for Baby Girl to feel secure and loved too.
Many have warned us that you will never be completely "ready" for
parenthood. Our prayer has been that our growing nest will be full of
the love of Jesus and for each other, so that when our daughter joins
the party, she will enter a home overflowing with that love. And with a
leader and partner like my dear husband (and the sheer grace of God!),
I think we're on the right track. So cheers to you Ian, Baby Girl and I love
you so much!
- M
- M
