Pregnancy Is...

Pregnancy is...the mix of feelings that comes when the test is positive...the excitement of sharing the news with loved ones...the days where you cry at the drop of the hat...the days where you feel completely like crap...the days where you feel fantastic...the awe that you have created someone magical with your husband...the first movement in your tummy...the first time you hear the heartbeat...the first time it dawns on you that this is really real...the look of happiness on your husband's face whenever he feels the baby kick...those moments alone where it's just you and the baby...the laughter of your son when he feels the baby kick...the ups and downs that go along with bringing new life into the world...seeing your baby on ultrasound...watching your baby flip you off and give you the thumbs up sign at the same time...knowing that your baby is healthy...taking joy in making things for your impending arrival...the time you get to spend with family and friends far away in celebration of your upcoming birth...questioning whether or not you are going to be a good mother even though you know the answer...looking at yourself in the mirror and sometimes not recognizing yourself...looking at pictures from pre-pregnancy and not recognizing yourself...trying not to fear the pain of labor...daydreaming about what life will be like after birth...knowing it won't be as glamorous as it might appear...loving every moment whether good or bad...