Karla was in shock at the news that she may be responsible for carrying our twins to 38 weeks, but her effort and stamina has been amazing this far. She is such a beautiful pregnant women. Minimal complaining about all of the changes her body is going through and little amounts of irritation at all of the limitations this has brought on her day to day activities.
We have truly been blessed so far along this journey, but the problem with waiting is you are so excited, yet anxious, yet freaked out, yet curious, yet nervous, yet tired (with no clue how much sleep we will after they arrive).
The other funny thing about waiting is this is the point where everyone starts to share all of their stories about pregnancy. About themselves or others that they know. The thing that I am trying to figure out is...'why does everyone feel they have to share an over the top, terrible experience about someone they heard who had the hardest pregnancy in the world?' I just want to hear the good at this point, nothing that would add more nervous anticipation.
Well, regardless of when...these two are coming and we look forward to sharing the experience with all of those around us. We will keep you posted, but until then...if you read this, just make sure the words of wisdom you share are positive and don't add to the anxiety. Hope to be giving you all pictures of these little ones soon.
Hi Guys, This is Michael's sis, just wanted to let you know that you guys are in my prayers. I can't wait to see pix of your sweet babies. I'd love to bring you a meal once you have them. I'll tell Emily to put me on a list.
ReplyDeleteOK, here's something positive: It is *all* worth it. If you've never believed in love at first sight, you will soon. If you never knew that love could ache and hurt with so much joy you want to explode, you will. SOON. You are standing at the edge of the next most wonderful thing in the world.
ReplyDeleteI'm SO glad you started this blog! I'll bookmark ya so I can see all the new peeps!
Love and prayers, Alane
Hey Swishers,
ReplyDeleteI wanted you both to know that this is truly the most surreal and incredible experience you will ever have. A friend told us one time that you learn to love for the first time when you marry your spouse. Then the second time you learn to love is when you have kids.....it's awesome. You'll stare at them, wonder how you were so blessed and amaze yourself at the random things that make tears of love fall. I'm thrilled for you two!
Marla Eckhart
I am so glad that you have requested positive feedback. That is the one thing I remember most when having my first, Everyone thinks that it would be cool to freak out the parents-to-be(like they need any help w/ that). You guys are gonna be amazing parents. You have such a solid foundation and an amazing support system. I am always available if you ever need anything. Just think, when you are ready to leave your little ones, my kids will be old enough to babysit them.
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