It was 6:24am when I felt the 'tap, tap, tap' my little one made on my shoulder. Still 6 minutes until the alarm beckoned us all awake, I pulled her up into bed for a cuddle. After getting her tucked in by my side, I felt it: that memorable but sort-of-forgotten feeling of the first flutterings of new life inside. The baby, 15 1/2 weeks along, had just made those first discernible kicks. Joy!
Feeling him/her move makes baby #5 seem more real. I'm excited, but nervous at the same time. On days like today, when I am pulled in 100 directions at once and I ache for one millisecond of quiet, I'm not sure I can handle another life in my hands.
But, in moments like this morning, during my six-minute-snuggle with my girl, I am so honored to be welcoming another little soul into my heart.
Blessed am I.
15 comments:
Joy, indeed! That flutter is just the best.
Oh my word, I am SO excited for you! Congratulations on that new little one. Five is like nothing else. Which means the blessings are also like nothing else. So, so happy for you all!
Congratulations! I love beautiful little moments like that one. :)
That is a wonderful moment. Truly happy for you!
Congrats! So happy for your family!
Congrats!! So exciting!! 5 is a great number...that's what we're hoping for too!! Love your blog posts!!
Oh my goodness! Congrats Adri! I'm super excited for you (and a little jealous that you are such a super mom that you can handle 5...or more??). I hope you've been feeling good! You are a few months away from snuggling with another, smaller sweet one before the alarm goes off. :)
WHAT!?! Yay! I am so excited for you and your family! I hope you are feeling well, other than being completely exhausted!
I love it Ade, so beautiful. What a blessed babe this #5 shall be
WHAT! Congratulations! You make such cute kids. I'm so happy!
Congratulations!! I'm so excited for your adorable family!
How exciting! We really do need to get together!
And blessed that baby is to be joining your family! So exciting!
I am so happy for you! Congrats! You are such a wonderful mommy, baby #5 is very lucky.
There's plenty of Gram love left over for that new little one on the way. Can't wait for Tues to see if it's pink or blue! Thanks for always sharing your life so well in print!
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