The changing me

We have hit 24 weeks and I'm packing on the baby pounds. I'm embracing this moment because it won't last much longer. I truly treasure every punch, kick and surprisingly every pound. There is nothing more amazing than feeling your child. I know that he's growing and getting stronger. His movements are much more powerful and when he shifts from side to side I get a pretty neat feeling. It is very hard to explain but I hope that this is something I never forget. I know soon enough I will get to snuggle up close to Crosby but right now I love snuggling with my belly. Weeks ago I felt a little weird talking to my belly; my son. Now I wouldn't think of not including him in a random tangent I'm on or responding to his movement with a laugh, poke, or an "ooh that was a good one". Being pregnant is like never being alone. You always have a buddy with you and a very intuitive one at that. If I get upset there is always a reassuring kick and that washes away any sadness. I'm so grateful that this pregnancy has been a healthy one for myself and Crosby. I can't wait to meet my little dude and in a week and a half we will get a sneak preview of what he looks like. I can't wait and I hope that some day I will be able to tell him how happy he made me before he was born. I hope his future holds true to all the dreams I have for him. I hope he always finds comfort in Erik and I like I find comfort in looking through is ultrasound pictures, battling his punches, reading to him, and knowing that in good time I will be cradling my son in my arms for the first time. Wow, a baby boy that I haven't met yet has made me love more than I ever thought I could....I can't wait to see how blessed I will be when he arrives!

To a wonderful 16 more weeks or kicks, squirms and pounds. Another 16 weeks to guard with my heart and to prepare for one of the greatest moments in my life!