So far, by God's grace

Monday, February 9, 2009

Just a Moment in my Tummy ....Forever in my Heart!

It's Monday again, and I spent most part of my weekend feeling overwhelmed.


Why?? I have only 51 days to go till my baby is sue to arrive!!! ONLY 51!!!!!! Now reverse that number - 15! That's all the days I have left at work! yep... Just 15 working days from today. I am going home to my parents place to have the baby and the earliest, safest date of travel is the 28th of February. This means I have about a month of just sitting at my parents home, just waiting for the baby to show the first signs of arrival!


I want time to slow down and speed up at the same time! Is that possible? On one hand, I am simply dreading my time away from Paunch. I want the next three weeks till I go home to go by as slow as it can, so I can take time to savour every moment. These will be our last few weeks as a family of two. When I come back home after this, I'm coming back with the 3rd member of our family! I want to enjoy every last second I get with my Paunch because we might never get that "just-the two-of us" feeling for years to come! Why does time Swoosh by when I don't want it to?


And then, on the other hand, I can't wait to meet my little miracle. I cant wait to hold her in my arms, feed her, sing our special lullaby to her, whisper prayers and blessings in her ears. I cant wait to give my baby her first bath and to have my bedroom smelling of that sweet baby smell. I cant wait to see if carrying my own baby in my arms feels as good as I imagine it to be. How many times over the past months have I cuddled a pillow and imagined it were my baby! And oh.. I cannot wait to see the look in my Paunch's eye as he gets to hold his precious baby for the first time.... oh... I just can't wait! Why does time dawdle by when I want it to sprint?


The other day, we had lunch with a family who's youngest baby is 6 months old. Paunch and I just couldn't have enough of carrying and cuddling that sweet little gurgling bundle. Little N only intensified our longing to carry our own lil N!! (Oh...there's a hint... the name our baby will most probably have also begins with N!)


On one hand, I look back and I can't remember how the past 7 months flew by so fast, and then on the other hand, I feel like I've been pregnant forever! I've loved being pregnant even though I've had my bad days and I know I'm going to miss this... I know there will be times in my future when I wish I could take my baby and put her back in my womb where I can personally protect her from the world. But I also know that my baby has to experience life just like me.


She will live and love and be loved.


Making a decision to have a child--it's momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.-- Elizabeth Stone


"Before you were conceived I wanted you Before you were born I loved you Before you were here an hour I would die for you. This is the miracle of Mother's Love." -- Maureen Hawkins

9 comments:

  1. It is indeed a wonderful phase u will soon b entering .... and I am sure you n Paunch will be awesome at it .
    we are also waiting for the 3rd member to come soon :)

    ReplyDelete
  2. Awwwwwwwww.... This is your most beautiful post! The nicest thing about you, Deeps, is your ability to let every single event in ur life leave u the happiest.. i hope i can be that way, someday! :) all the best to the biggest, tiny new happiness in ur lives! hugs. Praying for you. Cant wait to see her too!

    ReplyDelete
  3. I know you can't wait....and I know what the feeling is like...I remember when my first son was born...being a proud father....and that moment when you lay eyes on your own flesh and blood....it's a feeling that yo can't describe...glad you would be going through that in 51 days...God Bless

    ReplyDelete
  4. The countdown begins! OMG, a baby for a baby. Promise to send pics ok?

    ReplyDelete
  5. To Amri: thanks for your confidence, Aunty Amri- our favorite babysitter!

    To Rox: Thanks for commenting...it means a LOT! But you're wrong about me there. I get bitter and upset a lot. In fact, I spent most of my weekend in tears over fears & worries. I'm sure u'll make an awesome mamma too someday! &keep praying!

    To Sukku: Thank you! Do you have 2 children? call me whatever, but I love to see emotional fathers!

    To Nandu: Sure! Will post/send pics. But why am I a baby???

    ReplyDelete
  6. My sincere good wishes, let every thing go nicely and smoothly. If you may find time read my blog

    ReplyDelete
  7. hey there. Ur writing always brings a smile on my face... :) all the very best. we are also waiting for ur little one eagerly.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Pradip: Thank you! I came by your blog. Didnt have time to read in detail. Will do and then leave a comment.

    Madhu: Aww.. thanks! We're waiting for yours too!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Find an affordable how do you win your ex boyfriend back programThere are several how do you win your ex boyfriend back programs, majority of the plans call for long-term diet modifications and fasting.
    How to Cleanse Your Body with a Healthy Diet Eating a healthy diet.
    Suboxone and Pregnancy - What you need to do a little or perhaps a lot of fresh and raw fruits and vegetables.


    Feel free to visit my webpage ... site

    ReplyDelete