John and I are having the best time soaking up every moment of this phase of life. Each day we just smile at one another in a different way than we have ever been able to before.
A few weeks ago we were able to celebrate with the Berry Family. What a great time we had at Firebird's Restaurant in Charlotte. Ella ran right up into my arms, threw her hands in the air & squealed "YOU'RE GONNA HAVE A BABY!" She quickly made her way down me & proclaimed "It's gonna be a boy!" So precious. So priceless. We enjoyed a wonderful time to just see our family and share our joy. Before leaving sweet Ella put her hand on my stomach and continued showing her sweet love towards our tiny baby. Her words will forever be etched in my mind; "Baby I speak blessing over you." The most sincere prayer and blessing. My awesome sister brought me my first collection of gifts.
We also got the opportunity to share with my my family and celebrate birthdays & future birthdays at PF Chang's. Nana & Wanda both reacted just as I guessed they would. Wanda looked at me & yelled "SHUT UP! ARE YOU SERIOUS?" Nana- "PRAISE GOD!" I'm not sure Nana has come down to earth yet!
Last week we were able to see Baby Berry. John was able to go with me to the doctor and he was so excited. As the image of our sweet 'strawberry' came up on the screen, his grin was wide as can be. I loved watching him and how happy he was.
Both of us had a very unexpected surprise when the most incredible sound came into our ears for the first time. A strong and healthy heartbeat! It's like nothing I've heard before. It sounded as if this sweet baby had just ran a marathon. 160 Beats Per Minute. It was a moment that will remain with me forever! I'll be so happy when our little "strawberry" looks less like an alien & more like a baby. We go back for another look in the first week of the second trimester. Can't believe how close we are to the 2nd trimester. Just 3 more weeks! I'm so thankful for this gift. I wake myself up at times in the night and find that I am in the midst of giving God praise even in my sleep!
This phase of life....so different....& we are LOVIN it!
3 comments:
I am grinning ear to ear just imagining how happy you two are! What a blessing- so glad you are soaking up every moment. Love to you both and your little strawberry...although that sounds like a girl to me ;)
It only gets better from her my dear! Seriously, there is nothing like holding the love you share with your husband in your arms! I get goosebumps everytime I think of you three! XOXO
I am voting boy...I think its a boy too!
What a precious blog! Mark and I rejoice with you and John on this fun time. How are you feeling...physically? Any morning sickness or are you so happy you don't even care? (that was me)
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