I have mixed emotions knowing this pregnancy is almost over. I have thought a lot about my good friends who have recently lost their pregnancies and the sadness, frustration, and pain that all brings with it. I have thought about my two good girlfriends, who I consider my sisters, whose struggle with infertility seems lifelong. I think about Corey Lawton and his courageous struggle with cancer. He really fought the good, long fight. I know God welcomed him with open arms... I know Scott misses him tremendously. Hopefully this little Corey will develop the same courage if life hands him struggles, which it will. We all have them. I think about my aching back, lack of sleep, heartburn, weight gain, and the whole lot of it with different perspective. I will miss feeling this little boy inside me. The hiccups, the kicks in the ribs, the elbow jabs. I am grateful to have the chance to be a mom, 4 times over. I can't wait to meet this little one. I hope he can't wait to meet me.
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Go ahead and make me cry! I remember feeling the same way right before Kessa was born. We love you guys and can't wait to meet Corey.
You are almost to the finish line. Can't wait to see pictures of the new addition.
Wow I can't believe it's already this time! Are you going to be giving Corey a middle name? I have a blanket in the making and was just wondering...I'm so excited for you and Scott!!
oh.... I've been thinking about you a lot, knowing that the big day is coming up. I'm glad that you're cherishing this last one. It's so precious to read about your feelings. I can hardly wait to meet Corey! I love the story of his namesake. Best wishes!
Thank you for being my friend, my soul sister, and the most wonderful example of motherhood. Much love!
So I haven't heard...have you had baby Corey yet?
Julie,
I am anxious to hear about you and the baby. You've probably had him by now. I will call tomorrow.
Barbara
Julie,
What a beautiful post. It made me think. I remember at the end just feeling miserable, and I was probably miserable to be around. I wish I had kept a journal and recorded my thoughts and feelings, because the only thing that is burned in my memory is the misery.
Thanks for your sincere insight and beautiful reminders. Congratulations on sweet baby Corey!
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