Pregnancy is hard.

They don’t tell you how much worry goes into being pregnant

They don’t talk about all of the random things that go on with your body, the random aches and pains that make you think “oh no is something wrong”.

They don’t tell you about how many people will judge you based on your belly size or weight gain or loss.

They don’t tell you how hard work will become, or how unpredictable and unsupportive bosses can be when you tell them the news.

They don’t tell you about the sheer exhaustion from lack of sleep and crazy, raging hormones.

But ladies remember, we are all warriors.

At the end of this pregnancy, I know I’m going to miss this.

I’m going to miss the kicks, tiny hiccups, and my growing bump.

I’m going to miss the sheer excitement I feel counting the days until baby girl is here.

I’m going to miss the endless preparation for her arrival and the joy I feel getting ready for her to be earthside.

I’m going to miss how her daddy rubs my belly and talks to her every night before going to bed 💗

But even though I’m counting the days, I have to remind myself to slow down.

Because our days being pregnant are numbered. And it’s getting closer!!

And although I’m excited to finally meet my baby girl and hold her and see what she looks like, I am going to miss this.

As stressful as pregnancy can be, it really is such a beautiful thing. I prayed for this day for so long, and I know when the time comes, I won’t be quite ready to let it go. 💗

So take a minute today, look at yourself and take it all in. Try to set aside all of your to-dos and worries for even a minute, take a deep breath, and soak this in. Remind yourself of how long you’ve wanted this and of the little blessing that’s growing inside of you. Try to remember that feeling because pretty soon, our babies will be here!