10 WeeksChris ever so sweetly now calls me "Big Woman" and teases me when I grunt putting my boots on. It's hard work bending down these days! He makes fun of me, but I know deep down he truly cares about me and he does show that too. I wouldn't be ok with him calling me Big Gulp if it wasn't sincere in a sarcastic sort of way. It's just his wierd way of showing me his love.
My most favorite thing so far (besides the ultrasound) is being able to feel the baby from the outside. I love to feel it from the inside but when I can put my hand on my stomach and feel that my little boy is now strong and big enough to feel from the outside makes me so happy.
I got a blessing from Chris tonight because we're dealing with some curve balls being thrown at us, but Heavenly Father reminded me that I need to remember the blessings I've been given and to remember that everything will work out. I'm a worry wart and so this is easier said than done, but when I can feel the little life inside of me, everything for a moment goes calm and peaceful, and I am again grateful to be able to experience this blessing. Everything we go through, we go through for a reason. Whether it's just a test of our faith, a way to make us stronger, make relationships stronger, etc, it's something to help us, not hurt us. That's hard to remember when you're in the middle of the storm, but worth the effort to try and see it in positive way. I'm grateful that I'm healthy and that the baby is (as far as we know) healthy. I'm grateful that we are in a loving marital relationship and that this baby will come to a mother and father (and plenty of extended family) who love and cherish him. I'm grateful that he is already eternally sealed to us. Nothing (not even death) can take him away from us. I am grateful that I've had a fairly easy and smooth pregnancy so far. I only got sick one time and haven't really suffered much (which is a good thing because Heavenly Father knows what a wuss I am.). I'm so very grateful that we've made it so far without harm or accident coming to me or the baby. I'm just grateful in general for this experience and wonderful blessing.
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We are grateful too! Sweet little Baby Johnson has no idea how much he is going to be loved! Lacie is loved and attended to, but these new parents won't believe how much more they will love this baby! We're excited for you! We love you more than you can imagine - and soon you will find out what that really means!
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