I am over half way through with this baby growing thing, and I may be even closer than I think, depending on when she decides to make an appearance (or the doctors decide to take her). For several weeks now, I have felt the flutters and stuff women speak of. But between week 20 and 21, Natalie started to make her presence known a little more. It still feels light and gentle. Matt has tried to feel her little sudden movements, but it is still too early.
Her nursery is well underway, and Matt and I both have projects to work on for it. I will share some pictures of our projects once we get started! It is so much fun seeing it all come together.
In the mean time, here is a photo of her grandfather practicing for when he will hold his first grandchild.
I cannot wait until our Natalie is here, and I can watch her daddy interact with her. It touches my heart in ways I cannot express each night when he puts his lips against my belly and gives it a kiss while he tells Natalie how much we love her and to take it easy on me when the sickness has caused a not so pleasant day for me. I enjoy listening as he briefly talks to her about whatever comes to his mind, and my thoughts wonder off to those not-too-distant days when we can not only talk to her but hold her close, and tell her how precious she is to us.
When Matt plays his guitar and sings, I wonder if she knows it's her daddy she hears. When her grandparents help work on her nursery or stock up on diapers and other supplies so she will have everything she needs, I wonder if she knows yet how much she is already loved. When her mommy is eating her favorite foods, I wonder if she is enjoying the taste of them as well.
Natalie probably doesn't know it yet, but she is truly a blessed girl. She has an entire team of family behind her, awaiting her arrival and the chance to show her love. When she makes her debut, she will complete our lives even more and give our hearts a new reason to dance.
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