7 to go....
This week has been crazy! Not so much anything going on in particular, but the weather has made it to be very interesting! It has been a "wintry mix", I think a term that may have been coined in Texas, so there has been rain, sleet, freezing rain and a lot of confusion! Here in Waco, everything shuts down when there is a trace of precipitation on the ground. Therefore, I have been going into work late all week, or waiting to see what the next steps will be--will we close early, open late, cancel appointments for safety? It's a funny deal. So, therefore, I am writing you from home, in my robe, not going into work.
I am still big...I suppose that is not going to change :) Tristan has newfound territory to explore...my ribs and lungs. He likes to sit up high on them. Maybe to hear my voice more clearly. Who knows. I also have carpal tunnel syndrome, which is common in pregnancy. It makes your fingers hurt. However, I cannot complain, everything has been pretty easy thus far!
Other than that, not a whole lot of new news. We started a private session of childbirth classes with Mimi. The Starrs and the Pages are joining us! It is really a neat deal b/c we are all friends so we ask a ton of questions and get to share personal stories, it makes it special memory. I just cannot fathom that I am already there. Already wondering about labor. There are so many scenarios that my head almost spins. Nothing is the same for everyone. The things that happens or happened to you, may not happen to me. Could be a few hours, could be MANY hours. One thing that really has stood out to me is this: THERE WILL BE PAIN. It seems to to universal in most people's account. Somehow, this thing is going to hurt! I simply cannot grasp the magnitude of childbirth. How can people not believe in God to know that our babies grow and form, and know instinctively how to get in position to labor, to be born, to exercise their lungs in the womb, even though they are not breathing. How can you not marvel in the divinity on that? It is age old, nothing new, nothing we designed. As I sit beside Brent, listening to the stages of labor, my belly takes many different forms--moving from one corner to the next. He balls up on one side and stays there....the side he prefers. I look at Brent, who looks so calm and unaffected and wonder to myself, "Is this really going to happen to us?" I can't picture it at all. To think I have grown so accustomed to our life together as one and then to have it change in a matter of moments (well, hours, from what I hear). Then, I smile to myself and remember how much I love and adore my husband, how much we have grown together since we were 17, how much we have learned, how much we changed, how many mistakes we have made, how blessed we are. I remember that and look back down at my belly, still jolting around, restless, and I smile...I know how much I will love this child and how much I already love him. I think about how the Lord hand picked every memory in the path He chose for me with Brent and now...Tristan. And my heart swells. This is really happening to us.
14 comments:
oh my gosh, so your post just made me cry...how beautiful. i can't wait for you guys to be bringing home sweet little tristan. good luck with your birthing classes and spending these next few weeks with just your honey. i'm praying for you and your delivery, and of course, tristan.
nicki! you made me cry too! what beautiful sentiments, and what a blessing your family will be - to each other and to the rest of the world. can't wait to meet tristan!
I forgot to mention that I LOVE your baby belly! It's beautiful! Your hair's getting so long, too!
Now that made me cry! Your words are so moving. You guys deserve this! God Bless!
What a sweet post! :) You look beautiful!! I LOVE your belly shot! :)
Nicki,
You could be the belly on the introduction to A Baby Story on TLC? The perfectly smooth and beautiful baby belly with the mother's hand resting sweetly on the side? That is exactly what I thought of when I saw the pic of your belly! It is BEAUTIFUL and so are you! Very touching post, as well!
Nic,
I actually thought about that briefly yesterday bc I was driving to the McGregor firestation, Josh called and said he'd go with me, so I turned around on Sandlewood and saw a bunch of high schoolers playing outside. I missed being "a kid" so much at that moment!
Great post and I can't wait to take Tristan to Aggie games!
Wow, your e-mail and post brought tears to my eyes. What a special time for you and Brent to share. And you look AMAZING! Truly beautiful, Nicki. We will continue praying for you and Tristan, and for an awesome delivery!
Tristan will only be going to Aggie games when they are played at The FC (floyd casey or ferrell center).
Any other Aggie game he might attend would be if you kidnapped him and I would have to call the authorities.
ryan!
hmmmmm--i wonder who sent that last post ;) we will have a ball when you and corrie have a bambino and we have a friendly family rivalry!
You look beautiful! You are ALL BELLY! This post was soo sweet! I know you will kick butt in labor-you are one tough girl!
Looking good, you are a little body with a big bell! Very sweet post, what a wonderful blessing, to appreciate every moment of being pregnant!
Oh, Nicki, there's so much to look forward to and so much to be thankful for. And you're right, being pregnant and knowing how the baby grows and changes each week is amazing proof of God's perfect plan.
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