I shared with all my lovely blog friends that we were expecting our first baby awhile ago. But I realized I have yet to share an update of this journey in the blog land. I’ve posted many pictures and updates on Facebook and Twitter, but haven’t shared with you all yet.
So, here it goes…
As you can see, we’re having a boy!! A boy’s name was seriously the HARDEST for us to find. We wanted a boy first, but we still couldn’t come up with a name…but of course we had a bajillion girl names.
We finally came up with Jase Christopher. I love it.
Jase: “God is Salvation & Healer”
Christopher: “Like Christ”
Beginning Shot. Well kind of beginning.
Second Trimester!
21 Weeks!
24 Weeks!
Trimester Three!! (I missed the 28 weeks shot, so I got it today). Seriously, like a two weeks ago people were still finding out I was pregnant. You would not guess it from this picture. But this boy hit a growth spurt or something!
Today: Happy 29 Weeks Baby Jase!! It’s almost time to meet you!!
So…now you have some updated baby bump pictures. I wanted to share a few things that I have learned throughout this journey. Just a few….
1.
Pregnancy
is a blessing. I told my husband a while ago how funny I thought that
something that was supposed to be our “punishment” for the fruit eaten in the
garden by Eve is still such a huge blessing at the same time. It’s true though,
pregnancy is a blessing. Whether you are surprised by the news, been waiting
for the news forever, or you were pregnant the first month you tried, it’s a blessing.
I am constantly reminded that there are many women out there who long to have
children of their own, who would gladly embrace every uncomfortable part of
pregnancy for the child they could one day hold in their arms. How dare I
complain about the little annoyances here and there? Yes, sometimes it’s hard.
Sometimes I am awake at night more than I am asleep. I constantly suffer from indigestion.
Being sick the first few months was definitely not fun. BUT God has chosen me
to carry this child. What a blessing! God has chose me to be the woman who
brings this child into the world and I couldn’t be more blessed by the
opportunity and calling.
Pregnancy
is a blessing. I told my husband a while ago how funny I thought that
something that was supposed to be our “punishment” for the fruit eaten in the
garden by Eve is still such a huge blessing at the same time. It’s true though,
pregnancy is a blessing. Whether you are surprised by the news, been waiting
for the news forever, or you were pregnant the first month you tried, it’s a blessing.
I am constantly reminded that there are many women out there who long to have
children of their own, who would gladly embrace every uncomfortable part of
pregnancy for the child they could one day hold in their arms. How dare I
complain about the little annoyances here and there? Yes, sometimes it’s hard.
Sometimes I am awake at night more than I am asleep. I constantly suffer from indigestion.
Being sick the first few months was definitely not fun. BUT God has chosen me
to carry this child. What a blessing! God has chose me to be the woman who
brings this child into the world and I couldn’t be more blessed by the
opportunity and calling.
2.
Embrace
the season of pregnancy. God challenged me awhile ago on embracing every
season I am in. I even wrote a blog post about it that you can read here. I
have tried to constantly remind myself that it’s important to embrace the
season of pregnancy as well. It’s hard not to be so excited for the day where I
get to finally hold this baby boy in my hands, but I only get to carry him
once. I want to embrace this season. The season of the last few months of just
me and my husband. The season where we prepare and get our home and lives ready
for a baby. The season where I can lay awake at night and feel this little guy
kick. The season where I have become the clumsiest person I know. The season of
carrying this precious life. I don’t want to wish it away, even when it’s
tiring, but I want to embrace every moment.
Embrace
the season of pregnancy. God challenged me awhile ago on embracing every
season I am in. I even wrote a blog post about it that you can read here. I
have tried to constantly remind myself that it’s important to embrace the
season of pregnancy as well. It’s hard not to be so excited for the day where I
get to finally hold this baby boy in my hands, but I only get to carry him
once. I want to embrace this season. The season of the last few months of just
me and my husband. The season where we prepare and get our home and lives ready
for a baby. The season where I can lay awake at night and feel this little guy
kick. The season where I have become the clumsiest person I know. The season of
carrying this precious life. I don’t want to wish it away, even when it’s
tiring, but I want to embrace every moment.
3.
Soak up
wisdom. This is a perfect time to soak up as much wisdom as possible. I
have spent so much time reading mommy blogs, seeking mommy advice, and spilling
my guts out in prayer. Being a mommy is a huge calling. Being a mommy is a huge
job. Being a mommy is one of the most rewarding things a woman can do. Don’t be
scared to look to others who are mommies themselves. Some things you and your
hubs won’t agree with, and some you will. We are learners in every aspect of
our life, look to those who do well in what you desire to do well in and learn
from them.
Soak up
wisdom. This is a perfect time to soak up as much wisdom as possible. I
have spent so much time reading mommy blogs, seeking mommy advice, and spilling
my guts out in prayer. Being a mommy is a huge calling. Being a mommy is a huge
job. Being a mommy is one of the most rewarding things a woman can do. Don’t be
scared to look to others who are mommies themselves. Some things you and your
hubs won’t agree with, and some you will. We are learners in every aspect of
our life, look to those who do well in what you desire to do well in and learn
from them.
4.
Pray.
Pray for your little one. Pray for who they will become. Pray for their
friends, their friends, their spouse, their development, their character, their
personality. It’s never too soon to start praying for them. Pray for yourself.
Pray that you will be strengthened as a mom and will fulfill all that God is
calling you to. Pray for your husband as the leader of your home and your
growing family. Pray for him to have wisdom and seek God in all He does for
your family. Never stop praying.
Pray.
Pray for your little one. Pray for who they will become. Pray for their
friends, their friends, their spouse, their development, their character, their
personality. It’s never too soon to start praying for them. Pray for yourself.
Pray that you will be strengthened as a mom and will fulfill all that God is
calling you to. Pray for your husband as the leader of your home and your
growing family. Pray for him to have wisdom and seek God in all He does for
your family. Never stop praying.
5.
Prioritize.
Look at your life and all that you do. Chances are, a lot of things are going
to change when that little one comes along. What in your life is going to keep
you from being all that you need to be in that baby’s life? What is it that God
is calling you to focus on as you enter this season of life? Be open to
listening to all that God reveals to you. As a mom, my main focus will be my husband
and my son. God has really been opening my eyes to what He wants to be most
important in my life as I enter a new season. Some things are going to be hard
to let go, some things mean a lot of change, but what is more rewarding than
raising a son and being a wife. If you can get a hold of the priorities God
wants as your prepare for baby, it will be so much easier when your little one
arrives.
Prioritize.
Look at your life and all that you do. Chances are, a lot of things are going
to change when that little one comes along. What in your life is going to keep
you from being all that you need to be in that baby’s life? What is it that God
is calling you to focus on as you enter this season of life? Be open to
listening to all that God reveals to you. As a mom, my main focus will be my husband
and my son. God has really been opening my eyes to what He wants to be most
important in my life as I enter a new season. Some things are going to be hard
to let go, some things mean a lot of change, but what is more rewarding than
raising a son and being a wife. If you can get a hold of the priorities God
wants as your prepare for baby, it will be so much easier when your little one
arrives.
6.
Don’t
Worry. This is the one I am still working on. I am definitely a worrier,
and my husband could say it over and over. I worry about the finances when this
little one comes. I worry about how I am going to afford 6 weeks off work to
stay home with this baby. I worry about something going wrong with the baby. I
worry about every little thing. I can easily spend so much time worrying that I
am wasting so many moments where I could be enjoying life. It’s really easy to
worry, especially carrying a baby that you are already so in love with. Don’t.
I am still working on this one, but every time I start to worry I just pray and
ask God to help me to meditate on Him. God is taking care of me and He is
taking care of my little one. I don’t want to waste time on what could happen,
but enjoy every step of where God is taking me.
Don’t
Worry. This is the one I am still working on. I am definitely a worrier,
and my husband could say it over and over. I worry about the finances when this
little one comes. I worry about how I am going to afford 6 weeks off work to
stay home with this baby. I worry about something going wrong with the baby. I
worry about every little thing. I can easily spend so much time worrying that I
am wasting so many moments where I could be enjoying life. It’s really easy to
worry, especially carrying a baby that you are already so in love with. Don’t.
I am still working on this one, but every time I start to worry I just pray and
ask God to help me to meditate on Him. God is taking care of me and He is
taking care of my little one. I don’t want to waste time on what could happen,
but enjoy every step of where God is taking me.
Have a happy Thursday evening!!
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Love this post! You are such a wonderful mommy and Jase is so blessed to have you! I love that you say you want to embrace this season. It is so important to do that because in a blink everything happens. I know that when I read in the gospels about Mary(mother of Jesus) storing all these things up in her heart, I never understood it until I became a mom and I realized that I have to store every moment in my heart because in a blink they will move to another moment. Motherhood is such a blessing, in every season! God bless you!
You look great! Love the photos in the same outfit!! Found you on the preggo link up!
What a beautiful name 🙂 Congrats on a baby boy! They are the BEST!!