So many different thoughts are going through my head at this stage.... A crazy jumble of emotions and taking in everyone's reactions. I wish everyone could be happy about this new life coming into our lives, but it's realistic to expect worries and concerns from older siblings who fear they might be pushed to one side.
A mother's love for her children is like the flame of a candle. You can light many candles off the one original flame without diminishing it and each new flame will burn as brightly as the first. Trying to make the children understand this is a different matter, and we all have to deal with the reality of having to give a lot of time and care to the newborn child. But I'm not worried. Deep down, I know that the joy this new life brings will benefit everyone.
Most of all, I just feel blessed... almost to the point of feeling blissed out, and too excited to sleep. I will not let anybody steal my joy.
I'm going to take good care of my body. I only remembered last night that I need to start taking folic acid. I'm already taking a multivitamin that contains folic acid but I should double the intake during the first three months.
Also, the day before I found out that I was pregnant, I signed up for the gym. My induction is on Monday. I will need to learn to be gentle with my body - a lesson long overdue. Thank you 'bean' for all that you are teaching me already.
My heart is full... overflowing... and I wonder... Can you feel the love?
