As I experience the third trimester I find it more difficult not to complain. This entire pregnancy one of my goals has been to complain as little as possible, since I am ever aware that there are many women who do not get to carry a baby, or get to carry a baby full term. I want to be thankful each day, no matter the difficulties it may bring. At this stage it would be easy to make a list of top ten things I don't like about being pregnant, but instead I wanted to try and make a list of the top ten things I love about being pregnant. So here it goes.. in no special order (I don't love number one the most, its just the first one that came to mind).
1. I love how my husband takes care of me and tries to comfort at every possible opportunity.
2. I love to feel baby Ethan kick.
3. I love to watch my husband's face light up with excitement when he feels the baby kick.
4. I love to watch my belly grow each day knowing that there is a precious life inside.
5. I love the constant reminder to thank God for being the author of life - and the one that allows each of us to live each day.
6. I love that I get to whatever I want - to a limit of course.
7. I love that my husband thinks I am beautiful pregnant.
8. I love the excuse to go shopping - can never have enough maternity or baby stuff.
9. I love that each day I feel more bonded to this baby I am carrying - I get to share every part of my life with him until he comes out and that is pretty cool.
10. I love how much I get to see and experience God in new ways. Through his comfort, provision, and daily reminders that he created me to do this and that he created this child inside of me for a special purpose.
I could probably write a few more, but for now, that's a good start.
If anyone is wondering how I am feeling.. I feel pregnant. I am very thankful that so far the Lord has blessed us with a healthy pregnant. Therefore, any discomforts I feel can be overlooked when I remind myself that it could always be worse. We are overcome with thankfulness to the Lord for all His provisions and this miracle that He has given us.
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