Well little ones, I have survived the dreaded first trimester. As hard as I tried not to, I occasionally - I really was pretty good considering who I am - worried over you two this trimester (as I'm sure I will from now until the rest of your lives!). Each new symptom had me debating, "To google, or not to google." While I did find a lot of helpful answers there, I also found some things that could make one worry. My body is going through so many changes that many of the symptoms that could be warning signs are also considered normal parts of pregnancy, so it was difficult for me to tell the difference between these (and still is difficult for me).
Everyone told me how miserable the first trimester was going to be. And some people were kind enough to even tell me how much worse it would be for me since there were two of you and double the hormones (what lovely, calming advice I received!). And while it wasn't always a walk in the park, so far I have really enjoyed every bit of being pregnant. I know you two are my sweet miracles, so I don't take for granted the fact that this could be it for me. I may only have this one chance to enjoy pregnancy. So each new ache and pain, each trip to the bathroom (and trust me, they were...and continue to be...constant!), each need for a random nap, every uncomfortable side effect, I have welcomed for they remind me that I'm growing two precious gifts!
It's fun watching your daddy enjoy this pregnancy too! He has been busy building for you two and has worked non-stop. He would get home from work and head straight out to the garage until 7, 8, and sometimes even later building our bookshelves. As my bump has begun to grow, I can see him getting even more excited. He can't take his hands off of you two. Already he is constantly tickling and kissing the two of you! When I have asked him to leave me alone or stop kissing my stomach (terrible of me, I know, but I still have my hormonal - don't touch me - moments!) he always replies, "You can't tell me to stop loving my babies! I'm hugging and kissing them." So just know sweet babies, both of your parents already love you so very much! We cannot wait to meet you.
As I say goodbye to the first trimester, there are many things I'm looking forward to experiencing during the second trimester:
1. Feeling you move for the first time
2. Having Keal feel you move
3. Finding out if you are boys, girls, or one of each!
4. Seeing how my body and bump will continue to grow and change
5. Getting my energy back (which I already have begun to experience!)
6. Seeing if I will have any crazy cravings that last
Ah, I love being pregnant! And as much as I love this, I can't imagine how much more I am going to love being your momma. I pray you keep growing strong and healthy, sweet babies. I pray you stay right where you are for quite a bit longer. I pray God keeps me healthy so that I can keep you healthy! I know God has wonderful things in store for both of your lives and I can't wait to watch them unfold. I love you so much and am already proud to call myself your mom.
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