Pregnancy Oh' Pregnancy

The lines do not lie. 

First Trimester Recap:  Morning sickness is not a rumor. For some reason I figured I would be exempt from the typical pregnancy symptoms but I found myself throwing up like clock work and taking naps every second I could. My "Morning Sickness" was more of "Night Sickness." Nausea and heart burn were my constant companion. Dinner was my worst nightmare. And sleep was my drug. Cravings: Anything extremely sour (lemons) and fresh fruit. 

Second Trimester Recap: Nausea continued for the first month, but I soon found myself keeping food down like the normal human being I once was. Daily heartburn continued. This was an exciting trimester though, we announced our pregnancy on Easter Day of 2016. And strangers began to comment on my belly, which was much needed reassurance that people weren't thinking I was packing on the pounds! This was also the time were old jeans became a time of the past and stretchy material was the only way to my complete sanity. The highlight of the second trimester was feeling this baby bean move! She would go wild anytime I ate something warm. 

Third Trimester Recap: Third Trimester hit and all the sudden I learned that my soon to be daughter is going to be a professional a kick boxer, fighter, or black belt; which I've now come to turns with. Who knew a tiny 5-8 lb human could cause so much pain. Counting down the last few weeks is surreal. My "nesting period" has kicked in and I cant stop cleaning and organizing.... and building furniture for some reason. I have come back to the gym after a serious breakup in the second trimester, reunited and it feels so good. And lastly heart burn still reminds me daily that I am growing a beautiful baby girl. Still craving fruit (berries, nectarines, watermelon, cantelope...etc) like my life depends on it. 

To my little Brooklyn Rose, I cant wait to hear your first cry, to hold you in my arms, to watch you fall asleep, and to be your mom for the rest of eternity. Its overwhelming to think that you are leaving the arms of the Highest God and coming directly into mine. I already know that I don't deserve your perfect spirit, but I promise that I will do my best to be the mother that you deserve. Even though you are entering a family with imperfections, you are entering a family who is devoted and founded on the gospel. And as incapable as I may feel to be your mother, I know that God will be there every step of the way to raise you and to teach you of your potential and eternal worth. If nothing else, just know you are coming into this world to two parents who are in love with each other, who love and put the Lord first, and who already love you unconditionally. Until you make your debut, your dad and I will eagerly keep waiting, we love you!