38 In, 38 Out

    

38 weeks pregnant - late July 2011

When I look at this picture, I'm still stunned with disbelief at what was going on inside my very own body. What a miracle it is!! I always told Ben that I felt like I knew Charlotte way before she was born.  I could sense little details about her personality, recognize patterns in her behavior (the way she'd get all riled up at night & then I'd fall asleep to her hiccups), an overall feeling of connection. 

You can read all about what was going on with me at 38 weeks pregnant here.

38 weeks old - late April 2012

It's crazy how familiar she is - from the inside out! The first time she had hiccups after she was born I couldn't believe it - it felt exactly the same as when I was pregnant! The way she stretches on her changing table after a really good nap, the way she nuzzles her head into my side when we're cuddling or playing on the floor, the way she gets all excited & shakes all around... they all feel so familiar. I could tell early on that she had a sense of humor - and BOY WAS I RIGHT. The girl is funny! If you haven't met her yet, I hope you get to soon! She loves to play hide & seek. Ben & I take turns crawling around behind furniture & she comes crawling after us, squealing with delight when she finds us. "Oh, you found me!!" Ben shouts as she giggles & moves in closer for a kiss. LOVE THEM BOTH. 

She's been out for almost as long as she was in... does anyone know how to slow down time????