Week 10: Baby and Me

It's amazing the bond that begins to form between a mom and her baby.  Mom always told me there was no greater love then the love you had for a child but you don't believe it till you are experiencing it.  Throughout my trip I caught myself rubbing my belly when i was happy, sad, stressed, or anxious. I would say in my head .. its ok Ricey we will get through the trip and be home with dad in no time. I felt like i had to let her/him know that all was well and she/he was doing good.  It was comforting to know i was not alone.  The bond has already begun. I think Jim feels it too.  The emptyness when we aren't there is different and he is a little more protective as usual.  It is like you start parenting the minute you know you are making this amazing baby.  Through the naseua and uncomfortableness there is this amazing sense of motherhood, protectiveness and above all LOVE that builds .. i can imagine the closer we get the more you just want to explode (literally and physically). .. .. So add this to list of things mom was right about .. Darn .. i hate that the list is getting so long  :)