THIRD (AND FINAL) TRIMESTER
Saturday, 18 June 2016
This week instead of doing my traditional "bump date," I wanted to take a moment and reflect on how the last 6 months have been for me. We have begun the third trimester and the final stretch of the pregnancy with Everly, and I feel so lucky in every way. This week we hit a little bump in the road with me feeling light headed and almost passing out - they took me over to the hospital to make sure baby wasn't in distress. Everything seemed to be fine and I feel her move on and off all the time. Overall though, she has truly blessed me with a great pregnancy - I can't complain, and even if it was a terrible pregnancy with every symptom I still don't think I could complain because of how far we have come. I have never felt so in love with my body and what it is capable of doing, she is growing every day and I couldn't be more thankful.
The road we took to get here was far from easy, there were days when I would cry and just not understand why this was happening. However, it led me here and it led me to my daughter. Not only that but I have found so many women, many being close friends that have gone through similar things and it has allowed me to hopefully help them in some way shape or form. Six months ago I started a job that I absolutely love, I took the leap to make myself happy after months of hell and when I least expected it she came into our lives. It has been a chaotic 6 months, but in that chaos we have found beauty and hope within our own lives and we could not be any happier.
So here we are in the last trimester, sometimes I can't believe how fast time has gone! We are entering our 7th month of pregnancy and we are excited and nervous for her arrival. I cannot wait to see her beautiful face for the first time but I understand why people miss being pregnant! I love feeling her movements, and I never truly feel alone. She has changed my life in every way, she has made me believe that even when things seem impossible there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. Everly I can't believe we have made it this far together and I am so happy we have! Knowing you're continuing to grow everyday makes my heart so full - I can't wait to meet you in September!
