Thanksgiving is being hosted by Andy's parents this year. Plans were made over a year ago to have everyone share Thanksgiving this year (Andy's family and mine). I'm really excited that my Mom, Mike and Anna will be joining us and we will be able to spend a holiday with both sides of our family. We are blessed to have that opportunity and I know it will not only be special for Andy and I, but also a very special memory for Bella.
There hasn't been a Thanksgiving in my life that I haven't had something to be thankful for. Some years have been difficult and sadness has been a real part of the holiday, but even in those times, there was always something that reminded me just how blessed I am. This year we have so much to be thankful for, but the big blessing right now is our children. Bella and our growing baby.
Bella. I really don't have the words to describe what an amazing little girl she is. She brings so much joy to our life and the lives of others and there is something very special about her (I know, every parent says that). She is the perfect mix of Andy and me and I'm so grateful that God has allowed us the opportunity to be her parents.
Then there is the child that is growing inside of me. Wow! What an amazing story we will have to tell him or her! I still get chills when I think about the circumstances surrounding this babies conception. A Doctor who looked at an u/s and said very clearly, "you have not ovulated this month and you won't" and a chart that showed no sign of ovulation, yet somehow our precious baby was conceived. I have been sick, really sick for over a month now and yet each time my head is hanging over toilet I'm reminded that there is a baby inside of me. Something we have prayed and waited for for such a long time.
I also can't leave without saying what an incredible blessing my family has been to me this year and especially in the last couple months. First and foremost, Andy has gone above and beyond what anyone would expect of him or any husband for that matter. He has taken care of me in a way that makes me feel like the most special woman on earth. He has done amazing things with Bella like paint her fingernails when I couldn't. He's gone without a single lunch made for him, only a handful of dinners and sometimes not even a clean pair of boxers to wear (I really did feel horrible about this one)...all without a single complaint. Bella has showered me with an amazing amount of love and been more understanding that I ever imagined a 4 year old could be. She's constantly saying, "It's okay mommy. I know you don't feel good because there's a baby in your tummy." It's the sweetest, most reassuring thing that could come out of her mouth and I love her to death for it! My mom and Anna drove 4 hours each way for the sole reason of cleaning my house and doing my laundry. Andy's mom came over and took Bella for almost 2 weeks. I mean it just doesn't end. I've had people offer to bring us dinner, do my grocery shopping, clean my house...you name it, it's been offered. Sometimes I have a hard time being the on the receiving end of things, but I keep reminding myself how incredibly blessed I am to have such amazing people around me. I feel so much love and concern and I only hope that someday I can return the favor to each and every person who has stepped in a helped in whatever way they can.
So, with that I will say a very Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. May your day be filled with joy, laughter and of course, good food. Don't let the day pass without taking some time to reflect on all that you have to be thankful for and if you can, let those around you know just how much you appreciate them.
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And of course I can't forget to mention that Thanksgiving Day will also mark the 10th week of my pregnancy. I officially have a little "pooch" and am in the awkward in between stage of pregnancy where my regular clothes don't fit and maternity clothes are still too big. I finally broke down and bought a few elastic waisted velour pants and have pretty much been living in them since.
Here is a glimpse of what our baby might look like at this stage...
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