One year from now I want to remember the nervous burst of excitement I had taking that first pregnancy test. I want to remember the immense amount of happiness that flooded me when I saw that faint pink second line. I want to remember that when I told Chris, Smashing Pumpkin’s 1979 was playing in the background. I want to remember hearing my sister squeal with shock and delight when I told her she was going to be an aunt. I want to remember that first time I heard that quick baby heart beat and felt her move in my belly. I want to remember how incredible it felt when we were told “it’s a girl!”
I want to remember all the conversations that Chris and I have had during this pregnancy about how excited we are, things that we want to do to prep for baby, the great debate over names. How many times we had to paint the nursery to get it right. And most importantly, I just want to remember how incredible it feels to have a life growing inside of me and how much I love someone I haven’t even met yet.
Let’s face it, pregnancy isn’t a cake walk, there are a lot of unpleasant moments. But in the end, you get a beautiful baby! That is pretty magical.
Alyssa’s Prompt “one thing about today you want to make sure you remember in one year from now.”
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‘how much I love someone I haven’t even met yet’ i’m not crying, you’re crying.
Awww, mine was basically the same thing. I had started a private family blog for memory keeping and I haven’t written anything for the last couple months. I should get back to it to make sure I have a way to remember this time even if my brain decides not to retain it.
This gives me goosebumps, especially thinking back to my firstborn and having all these feelings and capturing the moment’s to saver! Make sure you journal some of these feelings because I’m so sad that there are somethings I simply don’t remember anymore. Actually I’m sure the blogs help very much and you’ll always have these to look back on! 😉 Love!
This made me tear up! I’m such a sap! I’ve loved following along with your journey! And you look beautiful and so happy!
Awww…. you will remember most if not all of these things forever. It’s your first, sadly any one that comes after is kind of a blur lol. Congrats lady you look gorgeous!
Ahhh! This was so awesome to read! It makes me so excited to feel all those feels one day. You look amazing 🙂
I love this! So sweet. It took me back to being pregnant and all of the amazing feelings and emotions that come along with it. What a nice little reminder and something you will always have to share with baby girl <3 Beautifully Candid
This made me cry! Pregnancy is SUCH an amazing time – yeah it sucks sometimes haha – but in the end, it’s the most unbelievable experience. I’m so glad you’re soaking it all in!
33 weeks! She’s coming so soon!!!!
Ahh, so cute!! My memory is amazing, but I still tend to write down all these little moments like that- the music that was playing in the background!
I can remember conversations from the night I told my family we were engaged. Just perfect, blissful moments!
This is seriously the sweetest post ever! I can’t imagine all of the different emotions that you’re going through right now, but I’m like you and would want to remember all of the little details. That’s my favorite thing about blogging, that hopefully I’ll get to remember all of the little details for years to come!
This is so sweet. Ahhh, made me tear up just a little bit!! Blogging is so great because you get to document all of these little things — and it will only get better once little miss is here. You’re gonna be a great mama.
The amazing thing about blogging is that you have a better chance of remembering all these things than a typical person would, I think. This space has let you jot down those moments and memories and maybe not the specifics, but reminders of things—like a meal or shopping haul or conversation—that will help you remember all the little details. How awesome. I’m so excited for you!
This is so sweet.
Awe, so many great details to remember!
Goodness gracious, you are such an adorable pregnant woman. I just want to give you a giant hug!
This is beautiful, friend. Remind yourself of all of these things when you’re having a tough night with the babe and you need more patience and grace! I am so excited to meet your little babe! <3
This was beautiful and sweet. I love that. I can’t wait until we all get to “meet” her!!!
This is so touching!! I’m so excited for you and love that beautiful bump photo! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Ah! This is just precious. I love every bit of this!
Aw, this is beautiful! And you look so adorable!
SO sweet! I hope these memories stick with you forever. And you seriously look exactly the same and adorable as ever, just with a cute baby bump!
Pregnancy looks amazing on you! I think it’s awesome to document all the thoughts and emotions you’re feeling today so you can look back after baby girl is born and really see the stages you go through during pregnancy.