March 21, 2013

Tender Moments

scarf: made my me (tutorial here)    top: shade clothing  skirt: target maternity  leggings: jcpenney

This whole pregnancy journey so far has been quite an emotional one.  From our long road to get here to our scary complications at the start.  There have been many moments where I've been overcome with emotions from fear to excitement.  Thankfully the majority of the overwhelming emotions lately have been due too complete tenderness and joy at the thought of bringing our daughter into our lives. 

Feeling her first movements, finding out she was a girl, Chris feeling her kick for the first time, hanging up clothes in her closet, registering for baby stuff . . . There have been so many surreal moments the last month or so that have filled my heart with excitement and joy and have brought me to tears.  

Of course I still have fears and have a handful of things that I am not enjoying, like not sleeping, being extra emotional, gaining weight and feeling out of control of changes that are happening.  

BUT I still wake up daily, feel my growing belly and praise God for this miracle.  

I want to savor these precious tender moments that are such a gift.  



After a long week I am so thankful that spring break is next week.  I have plans of sitting on my couch, watching morning shows, drinking coffee and getting a few things done around the house.  Really exciting right?  Sounds pretty wonderful to me! 

Hope you have a great weekend!

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47 comments:

  1. Awe this brought tears to my eyes. She is one lucky girl!!! I cannot wait to hear her name. How exciting. You look great as always Katie!

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  2. This is the sweetest thing ever! Reading this just made me smile, your baby is going to have an awesome mom!

    xo
    Caroline

    lovecarolineblog.blogspot.com

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  3. I love your baby posts! They make me smile and emotional every time!!

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  4. Aw Katie, all your letter posts make me tear up! I remember just opening the door to my daughters nursery before she got here and just trying to imagine her being in the crib, or reading to her in her chair...you are going to be a great mom! you do not look big at all, you are all belly :)

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  5. Awww SO sweet!! You are going to be a wonderful mother!!

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  6. I swear I cry every time I read one of your baby post! I am so excited for you and I have said this a few times but I feel like I am going through this experience with you, I cant wait for you to tell us her name.

    XoXo,
    Nicole

    http://www.nicole-kelly.com

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  7. I love these letters to your little one :) enjoy your spring break, I don't know about your kids, but mine have been going a little stir crazy. I think the snow has finally gotten the best of them....
    Ginny
    mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com

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  8. This is so precious :) it's a blessing following your journey! Love you friend, so excited to "meet" baby girl!

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  9. You are going to be the best mom! She is already so loved, lucky girl! And your spring break plans sound great!

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  10. Such a sweet letter. You are going to be an amazing Mom. PS. I was glad to read you agree with me about the social media. :)

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  11. This post made me tear up and I'm not even pregnant. :) Your love for your daughter is so evident. She is so lucky to have you as her mom! Enjoy your spring break!!

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  12. So exciting. I swear if we have to wait a little longer for something we end up appreciating it even more.

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  13. Ugghhhh.... You're sooooo lucky..... Our spring break isn't until April 9!!!!!! I hope you have nice weather for your break!!!

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  14. You are adorable! Such a sweet letter! :) And my spring break is next week too! I'm so excited to relax and do nothing!!!

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  15. so happy for you as always. have a relaxing + peaceful break. treasure the nights of sleep & the togetherness that you & chris have now - you two will need all the rest you can get for when little angel comes into the world!!!!

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  16. This post made me tear up!! Such a sweet letter to her!! I think that you handling all of these awesome changes with a great attitude!! You have waited long enough and little girl will be here soon enough!!

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  17. Omg, and I mean that, this post is SO flipping cute. That little letter to your daughter is so touching. So happy for you!

    Always,
    Mostly Lisa

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  18. so sweet. you look fabulous.

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  19. She is already SO loved. Yay for spring break next week. I hope you get some good r&r! :)

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  20. oh you will be such a sweet momma. love this.

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  21. i can tell that you are going to be such an amazing mom. i'm so happy for you!!

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  22. I agree with two birds, I can tell you're going to be a great, loving mother! :)

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  23. I don't know if I've said this before (pregnancy brain?) but I am exactly one week ahead of you! I knew we were close, but I don't think I knew how close! And I'm right there with you on just about everything :) ! I'm loving the kicks! And Kevin loves to feel them too :)

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  24. so awesome you get spring break!! enjoy!!

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

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  25. aww she sure is loved!! happy spring break ... sounds ideal to me!!

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  26. such a lovely post, enjoy <3<3 Love your outfit!!

    Latest look:
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  27. This is so beautiful!
    You made me cry Lauren.
    Reading this reminds me so much of my pregnancy and all the mixed feelings of happiness and anxiety I had as well!

    I'm so happy for you.

    xo Maria

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  28. That letter was so sweet! Your spring break sounds fabulous to me. I wish I had one too!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
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  29. Yayyyyyyy for spring break, first books, and how adorable you look!

    Carly
    www.lipglossandcrayons.com

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  30. Love your oufit. It fits u perfectly.
    Would u like to follow each other ?

    xx.

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  31. Praise God for your little miracle! :-D

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  32. you wrote everything i felt when i was pregnant! Such a wonderful feeling!

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  33. You're going to be so glad you documented these moments, Katie!

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  34. ah! your letters to her just bring tears to my eyes. It is so surreal, so magical and wonderful. Enjoy your spring break girlie, you deserve every minute of relaxation!!

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  35. What a beautiful post Katie! You are going to be such a good Mommy. You look beautiful!

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  36. SO beautiful my friend. You are going to make the best momma!
    xo

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  37. Lovely outfit! I love your polka dot shirt and your tights.

    -Vogue&Heels
    vogueandheels.com

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  38. It's a pajama-like outfit...my favorite!

    Have a great and relaxing weekend, Katie! (not to mention a lazy spring break :)

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  39. 23 weeks!! Wow! You're getting closer now. =) Enjoy your spring break! Mine is wrapping up and I enjoyed every minute of it.

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  40. I'm SO with you on the Spring Break thing! ONE MORE WEEK!! Plus, my plans sound about as fabulous as yours: sit. eat. clean. entertain a 2 year old ;)
    Kaylynn
    AmongTheYoung.com
    (Finally switched my blog to wordpress - that's why I've been MIA!)

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  41. this is beautiful katie! i am SO incredibly behind on blog reading but i wanted to stop in and read your latest. SO excited for you. happy weekend friend!

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  42. Really wonderful blog! Im now following. Iv just started up a new blog and would love for you to follow back if you like! xx

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  43. Hello! You have a very nice blog, good job!
    Would you like to follow each other on GFC?
    IT will be my pleasure, all the best to you.
    You can also like my facebook page.
    www.facebook.com/jkvintageaffair
    www.jkvintageaffair.blogspot.ca
    xox
    congrats btw

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  44. I am so happy for you :)
    http://xtheperfectmess.blogspot.com.au

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  45. You're going to be an amazing Mama!!!! And that baby girl is sure to be adorable :)

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  46. I love the letters to your baby girl, I think it's one of the things I look forward to when I read your blog :) I love that she will be able to read them someday, just so special :)

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