ba·by
/ˈbābē/
noun
a. a very young child, especially one newly or recently born.
b. a person with whom one is having a romantic relationship.
WE’RE HAVING A BABY.
It has been kind of fun keeping this secret to ourselves over the past three months, but I’m so glad I finally get to share the news!
This little miracle has long been hoped for, prayed for, and cried over. I’ve wanted to be a mom for as long as I can remember, and I’ve spent the last two years wondering if it would ever come to fruition.
I’ve felt the pain and heartache of watching friends and family all around you announce their own pregnancies. I know the fear and doubt that overwhelms you as you wonder if your own dream will ever come true. I’ve experienced the disappointment that strikes as each month passes with yet another negative test. I also know the disbelief that comes when you finally have that tiny life growing inside you.
If you’re somewhere along the journey to motherhood, too, I promise that you’re not alone.
So, what to tell you?
Our little love bug is due at the very beginning of September. In a few more weeks, we’ll be able to find out whether it’s a boy or girl, and we’re still trying to narrow down our list of favourite names.
We are obviously excited. I mean like so excited!!
Six weeks ago, we took a trip to Waterloo with my parents to visit my sister. After dinner, we pulled out two gifts and awkwardly said, “You have to open these at the same time.” A bit confused, my family did just that. My sister pulled out an “Auntie” t-shirt, and my parents opened a box with a knitted hat and booties announcing “Baby Bear Coming Soon.” These gifts resulted in many happy tears and excited hugs.
Five weeks ago, we travelled up to Huntsville to visit the other side of the family. After a chaotic day, Andrew snuck our niece, Arwen, downstairs to “put on her pjs.” He was actually going to put on a shirt we bought to announce the news. She came back upstairs and eventually, the family started to notice that the shirt read, “Big Cousin.” Another successful surprise!
Two weeks ago, I went for our 12 week ultrasound. Andrew wasn’t able to come this time, so I was pretty nervous. Turns out, the tech was amazing! She put me at ease right away, talking to me about my husband, my job and all the things she was seeing. Then – the best part of all – I got to see this little life with my own eyes – two arms, two legs, and a cute little nose. I fell in love right then and there!
It has undeniably been a rollercoaster couple of months – what with raging pregnancy hormones and extreme tiredness. But thankfully, I was one of those lucky people that didn’t experience morning sickness, so fingers crossed that doesn’t come later.
Overall, I feel good. I feel happy. I feel, well… so incredibly blessed to be this baby’s mama.
We’re so in love with you, baby, and we can’t wait to meet you in September!