38 Weeks 3 Days
It’s kind of hard to believe this pregnancy is into its final days! Over the past 18 weeks since we found out about our baby girls heart condition, I was gifted a special reality check to really appreciate, adorn, have gratitude and simply love my body. Right now I know the safest place for her has been in the womb, every kick, tumble and stretch were just daily reminders that she is ok and safe. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit I’m a little anxious for the next days to come as I know the last 18 weeks have mostly been the “calm” before the storm. My sweet friend gifted me this photo session yesterday! This was such a fun way to kill some time in Denver…and of course the photographer in me was all about it! I think you can gain so much knowledge seeing someone else’s workflow and collabbing with other creatives is always a fun learning experience (at least in my line of work it is!) However the mama in me was overwhelmingly thankful. This journey has been the most pivotal, at moments painful but life changing experiences for me already. This baby has given me a sense of courage I didn’t know I had. We can all do hard things, we just don’t know it until dealt the cards. Normally I would feel so self-conscious to have so many pics of my bare belly, but gosh dang women’s bodies are amazing! Funny how it took this pregnancy for me to realize it and truly Love and Respect what our bodies are capable of doing! Lastly, I am grateful to have these final days documented to show our sweet girl in the future! Show her that even though this time was scary we did our best to focus on the beauty of bringing her into the world
Today is Wednesday March 1st, which means baby girl can come any day now, or she can wait for inducement on this Sunday evening the 5th! I am hoping she stays put a few more days so our parents, Quinn (my best friend), Daisy and Della can be here (they all arrive Friday/Saturday.) Corey and I haven't spent this much time together since our honeymoon almost 8 years ago! It's made me feel like a teenager hanging out with my bestie, finding things to do on a budget and having a sense of silliness because of the boredom we've currently reached. We both agreed it's weirdly quiet without the girls and pup around, but nonetheless have enjoyed each other company in the tiny AirBnB we are currently residing in. It's been quite comical when we checked in the owners warned us if you are taller than 5'11 to watch your head in a few areas. Corey is almost 6'4 and I'm 6'1 so we've been walking around with crinked necks for a few days now, but are focused on the prime location, it's cleanliness, and are thankful it's served it's purpose well this past week. We move on Friday to a bigger AirBnB located about five minutes from the children's hospital. We are looking forward to a productive day and mostly looking forward to loving on our big girls again!
Thanks to all who have checked in and kept up! As always we appreciate all the love and support!
Kayleen
Thank you for this gift @quinnpeoples_photography you are the sweetest best friend a girl could ever have! And thank you @abbiegmeyer for far exceeding any expectations I had for yesterday, a true artist!
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Have so enjoyed your journal entries, Kayleen. Your day is getting closer and God is watching over you, the surgeons, and beautiful little baby! God is also keeping his hand on Corey, the girls, and your ever supportive family. God’s love is great!!!