Embrace & Celebrate

I’m 29 weeks 3 days pregnant and I find that on some days body issues still pop up...especially when I see pictures of myself and see how “full” I look. But if I only concentrate on how I look, I miss all the incredible, wondrous things that are happening at this rare and sacred time. I definitely don’t want to miss one beautiful moment. So, as I continue to embrace my changing body, I  celebrate a few of the things I love about my pregnant body...
  • I love, Love, LOVE all the baby kicks I feel. To me, this is really one of the most magical things about being pregnant. Feeling my little baby boy moving around inside me. It’s so wonderful and incredible and I can’t get enough of it!
  • I love that being pregnant makes me take extra special care of myself with foods and movements that make me feel strong and nourished.
  • I love that being pregnant sometimes means slowing down and choosing to do only the things that really matter.
  • I love how smooth and radiant my complexion is right now.
  • I love how my body knows exactly how to grow and nourish my baby without me having to think about it...it really is amazing!
  • I love that others tell me that I really am “glowing”. I know they are picking up on the special, sacred energy that only comes with pregnancy.
  • I love some of the cute maternity clothes I found recently and can’t wait to show off my belly bump in a pretty summery dress.
  •  I LOVE that being pregnant makes me feel like part of creation...a sacred and special Goddess.
28 weeks

29 weeks
Happy Sunday my beautiful friends! xoxo

Comments

  1. waiting and wishingJuly 6, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    Love this! There really are so many incredible things about growing and carrying babies- I'm glad to hear you're embracing and enjoying it! Pregnancy was easily one of my favorite seasons of life!

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  2. HeidiJuly 6, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    You are stunning!

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  3. MariaJuly 11, 2014 at 1:10 AM

    janet, you are so beautiful. i'm actually sitting here with a lump in my thoat!
    i'm just So happy for you!!
    xoxox

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