This picture is from two weeks ago (Easter). I was so happy to find instructions for making the maternity skirt I'm wearing here at See Mommy Sew (who is also a friend I know in real life). Thanks, Kristin!The hardest part of the skirt was figuring out the pattern. The book "Sew What: Skirts" was recommended for that part, so thanks to the book and Todd, we (ok, I mean mostly Todd!) made a pattern. If I make another, I will use cheaper fabric and make the lined version that the tutorial suggests. (I bought heavier fabric that didn't need to be lined, but it was also quite expensive.)
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It is hard for me to put into words the hope that this little child I'm carrying brings to my heart. JOY is probably the biggest emotion I feel. I look forward to experiencing the sweet days of 'newborn-ness' with our baby...this time without the overwhelming grief, utter exhaustion, and emotional/physical stress that came with Elijah's birth.
I also look forward to little things. Things I used to take for granted before I was blessed with my sweet Elijah boy. The little babbles of a happy baby that slowly turn into words and eventually sentences; the squirms and wiggles that somehow transform into crawling and then walking, running; laughter; expression-filled faces and all the exploration, discovery, and wonder that childhood holds.
My heart could burst thinking of all the fun we'll have (Lord willing)! The joy is delicious and full, but a small piece of me aches still. For all that this unborn baby will do in the world, there is a big brother who will wait for those things until heaven. And a momma who will wait with him.
Lord, You alone hold the world together...give us life and breath...and number our days. I can't help but say a million 'thank-yous' for our precious little baby! And ask You to help me TRUST on the days when all the joy makes earthly limitations and brokenness a little more evident.
PS - Check back in Friday to find out whether we'll be having a GIRL or a BOY!!! The ultrasound is Thursday - yay!
6 comments:
Julie,
I do understand a little bit - reading your last post... I know our situations are very different but I felt much the same way when I was pregnant with Nora. Neither Matthew or I remember much of the first several months of Zach's life - we were so caught up in just surviving after the trauma of his birth and its' effects on me. With Nora I'm loving the simple things, the normal everyday baby things that I missed with Zach... I enjoyed changing her diaper the day she was born and walking with her in the middle of the night that first week - I'm trying not to take for granted that I CAN do those things this time!
I'm excited to hear if you're having a boy or girl. Oh - and thanks so much for the jam! We both started having toast a lot more 'cause it was so yummy!
Love, Tasha
Can't wait to hear what more about the baby and soon enough see pictures!! So excited for you!!
You look so cute in your new outfit!I am so happy for your family. Can't wait to hear!. Praying for you today.
Thanks so much for this sweet post. I am thankful that our family is a part of your family and how we are blessed. I am thankful for the gift God has given you, and how you express it to others....waiting "im"patiently to hear what our the lil Harkins will be :)
Debbie
Your skirt turned out lovely! Isn't it comfortable?! I ended up making mine with a shorter hem in the front so I could wear the waistband below my belly. Or you could cut the front waist of the skirt fabric with a slight dip. I have been thinking about you so much since you said you were expecting! My heart just wells up with excitement for you. I look forward to hearing what it is. :) Thanks for sharing your heart in the matters of what you look forward to this time with a baby, that renews me a little in the midst of much sleep deprivation right now! It is easy to forget the little sweetness of a baby sometimes with tireness. Enjoy this anticipation of your baby. love, Mandy
Congratulations! I saw your blog on my stats and had to pop in. You are too cute and your skirt is so pretty! How exciting your having another boy...boys are so much fun! :) Love your header by the way....that is one of my very favorite verses, not to mention the beautiful photo.
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