We finally reached the half-way mark in the pregnancy, and I'm happy to say the last few weeks have been a bit better than the first 18! I've started to feel better, have been managing stress levels as best I can with the big move, and haven't had any problems or complications health-wise. Moving houses was a lot of work, Dustin and I agreed it was the most "stuff" we've ever moved! But looking back, we were in the former house for about 5-years and things definitely can accumulate. I am just happy that we are getting settled into our new Belle Isle home, it feels like where we are supposed to be. Between the windows, sunlight, space and a few new (to us) amenities, we are so thrilled to be able to welcome our baby into the world here. And did we mention...we're having a GIRL?...
Easley Lu Faye Maynord (or Lelu) will be entering the world around June 28th, Lu meaning "famous warrior / light" Faye meaning "faith" in French, "fairy" in English. She is getting much bigger, and her sensory development is in process--which means she should be able to hear right around this time. I've been singing to her in the mornings, and Dustin and I have been talking to her more and more now. I am starting to feel some little kicks a bit more frequently, and the reality is setting in that there's a living creature in my belly.
We are just now getting a few items in Lelu's nursery and looking ahead at baby shower dates. Thank goodness for her two older cousins, Olivia and Ella--we will have close cousins to play with and many cute outfits and "girl stuff" passed down to us, yay!
I had a friend ask me over the weekend if I was nervous or scared to bring a child into the world and honestly--I have had a great sense of peace about this new little life. I know part of being a parent is worry and fear for your child, but all of the work I've been doing will hopefully help minimize some of those emotions so Lelu can enter into an calm, healthy environment.
I think at this very new point, the advice I would give a couple that are thinking about having a baby--work out any of your own issues first as a person. No one is ever perfect, but if there are things you aren't happy with in yourself, take time to resolve them and find the resources to heal. I feel like the self-work both Dustin and I have done over the past several years will be one of the best gifts we can give our daughter, and I hope to continue that work as individuals and a family. I believe life can offer continual growth opportunities, and if I am brave enough to take them, I can set an example for my child to embrace those opportunities also.
As long as my first trimester felt, the holidays and last few weeks have gone by fast. I have a feeling with Spring approaching, time may not slow down. I am grateful once again to all of my friends and family who are continuously supporting me through the pregnancy and move. Surrounding yourself with the love of others can truly remind you of the goodness of life.
Cherish each day as you go through life
Enjoy the fun and forget the strife
See the beauty and remember it long
Keep in your heart a pretty song
Smell the roses and ignore the thorns
Enjoy your friends and forgive their wrongs
Savor the goodness that each day brings
And this life you see will bring wonderful things
-Dave Tanguay
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