A few last thoughts on pregnancy

I sat down to write this blog post a few days ago and thought it would be fitting to post it today, the first day of July, since it's now officially BABY MONTH! I feel as though we have waited a lifetime for July to come, but also can't believe that its here already! I'm probably jinxing myself by posting this a week before I'm due, but I'll take that chance and post it now just incase she decides to come in the next day or so ;)

Even though I'm still pregnant, part of me feels sad that this will probably (HOPEFULLY) be the last pregnancy related post on my blog. I have really enjoyed documenting little bits over the last few months (and hoped you have enjoyed reading and following along too) but I'm also really excited to share another new chapter on my blog with everyone, which will include our sweet baby girl. 

I'm starting to feel pretty nostalgic about the whole experience and will miss being pregnant to a certain degree but I have to be honest and admit that I'm not one of those women who's in LOVE with being pregnant. Its been tough at times (especially the beginning and the very end) but I have loved it.

Carrying this little baby with me for these last 9 months has been such a privilege and my biggest blessing to date. I haven't let a day go by without thanking God for this gift He has given us. I still can't believe how lucky we are.

 I'm going to miss all of her tiny kicks and movements that have brought us so much joy and excitement.
I'll miss the pregnancy milestones that I looked forward to hitting and the sense of accomplishment when the app on my phone told me how much bigger she was getting each week.
I'll miss our giddiness and giggles as we watched and felt her move and wriggle around before bed each night.
I'll miss Josh reaching over to give my tummy a gentle rub or a kiss, and I'll miss hearing him sing to her.
 I'll even sort of miss squeezing my protruding basket ball tummy through ridiculously small spaces as I always forgot how pregnant I actually was and constantly underestimated my size.

The last 270-ish something days have not only created a brand new tiny person, but have turned me into someone I wasn't before. I can't quite put into words how I'm different, but a change has definitely taken place. I'm so much more confident and self assured in the decisions I make, so much more in love with my husband and so much more positive about the future. 

Pregnancy has been truly incredible and a beautiful time in life and I'm honestly sad to see it go.

I'll surely miss you, sweet baby bump. 

Please don't keep us waiting too much longer Baby Girl. We are desperate to hold you in our arms.

Ah... this is happening. We're going to be parents! 

SLC x