First attempt

So this is my turn to blog... my chance to talk about nothing and everything just because I can. My husband has been doing this for a while now, and a friend recommended it as a great creative outlet. So I guess I'll give it a try.

Today is the due date of our first baby. We've been counting down for nine months and now the time is finally here. I'm not showing any signs of labour yet, although every gas bubble or kick from the baby makes me wonder. I'm scared and excited and nervous and anxious and I just can't wait to meet this little being that's been growing inside of me for so long. I really don't like the unknown... I think that's what's bothering me the most. When is this child going to come out?? HOW is this child going to come out?? What's it going to look like?? Is it a boy or a girl??

We decided not to find out the sex of the baby. Mostly because I felt like it was cheating to find out. This is one of natures greatest surprises. But now I'm dying to know!! Will it be a little Dave Jr. or a little Jen Jr.? Will it have my eyes or Dave's nose? I can't wait to find out! I really hope we will meet our little creation very soon.

The other thing that freaks me out is the whole labour process. Some days I think I'm ready... I've read all of the books and prepared myself as much as I can. But it's that whole fear of the unknown thing. It still baffles me that this 8lb baby will come out the same way that microscopic sperm went in. I know my body is made for it and this is how we all entered the world... but really?? I have to squeeze a baby through there?? That scares me! Am I going to be able to handle the pain? And what about the poor baby... that can't be a comfortable journey!

Dave has been wonderful throughout my whole pregnancy. I am lucky to have a guy like him by my side. I can't say that I've really enjoyed being pregnant... I'm definitely not one of those women who proclaims that pregnancy is a wonderful experience. There's nothing wonderful about getting fat and uncomfortable. But overall, I've been really lucky and I haven't had a horrible pregnancy. And like I said, Dave has been so supportive throughout. On the days when my hormones were raging and I just wanted to cry, he was so great at trying to make me laugh.

So now we just need this little baby to come out and join us. Hopefully it will be soon!!