21 weeks! We’re over the halfway mark and we’re beyond excited! We got the genetic screen results back and praise God, they’re all negative! It’s starting to become more real. Chad and I looked at each other the other day and said “Wow, we’re actually having a baby!”. As if it were the first time we’d been privy to the amazing news. I’m sure that sounds crazy to most “normal” people, since that generally is recognized the first moment a couple finds out their pregnant. But for us (not so normal folks) well let’s just say it’s taken a while to sink in. We of course were thrilled from the beginning but I must admit that we have guarded our hearts and still do to some degree. That’s just our human nature I suppose. But the more we allow ourselves to let our guard down (and trust God) the more fun things become. We’ve started purchasing adorable things for the nursery and looking at things that we’ll need for our miracle. We’ve quickly discovered a couple things…
1. Selecting a color or theme for a nursery is much more difficult than one would expect. (Especially a general neutral nursery…yes we’re still holding strong at this point and haven’t found out the sex.) Admittedly, I’m a slight Pintrest addict which seems to only be adding to the confusion. Chad has officially refused to look at any more “inspirational nursery” images. I suppose a man can only take so much. J
2. We really have no idea what the heck we need for a baby. There are so many gadgets out there that it’s hard to know what is a “need to have” vs. a “nice to have”, oh and we can’t forget the “who in the world really needs that thing” category. So me being the planner and organizer that I am sought out some expert advice. Where did I turn for assistance? Google of course…yep I searched “checklists for a new baby” and at least got a outline of the basics. However moms feel free to share you're motherly wisdom. We're certainly all ears!
3. MOST IMPORTANT DISCOVERY…The “stuff” doesn’t really matter at all. We know that part of the reason for Chad and I’s journey over the past several years has been to teach us what is truly important in life…God and then our family/friends (in that order).
It’s so easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of excitement that comes with a new baby. Planning the nursery, picking out new things, organizing the shower but at the end of the day we can’t lose sight of what’s really the priority. Now don’t get me wrong I’m all about fun and there is plenty to celebrate but we can’t forget who provides the life we’re so eagerly awaiting for thisJanuary. The possessions we buy will eventually fade away (or end up in a garage sale) and all that’s left will be God and our family/friends. Those are so much more important than any fancy crib bedding, Britex travel system or expensive pair of maternity jeans (which I can’t bring myself to buy even though they’re so comfortable..ugh!). All that being said I will have to refer back to this blog entry to remind myself of this point countless times going forward but it’s summed up best in Matthew.
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Beautiful bump!
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