I'm Going to Miss This

As the end of pregnancy approaches, I realized there are some things I am going to miss about this whole experience. 

1) I'll miss the excitement and the anticipation of it all.  I know this will be replaced by all new kinds of excitement, but I really enjoyed planning and preparing for this baby to arrive.  From working on the nursery, to registering (scary as it was), to coming up with names, to the growing belly (stretch marks not included), these are all things I will never experience for the first time again.

2) Maternity clothes.  Yes, I think I am in the minority here but I honestly think I found some really cute clothes, probably too many.  Luckily there are lots of maternity clothes available that don't make you look like a frump.  Best of all, these clothes were all really comfy.  I almost dread having to wear my pre-preggo clothes again.  In fact, I am hoping that I will just start a brand new wardrobe when the time comes. 

3) My belly.  For the first time in a really long time, I actually felt comfortable in my own skin.   I didn't wake up everyday thinking about how overweight I was or standing in my closet for a half hour trying to decide what would hold in my rolls the best.   I actually felt kind of cute.  I knew my belly was for a purpose and not just because I had too many burritos!  I am scared for the day when I no longer feel that sense of confidence showing off the bump. 

4) Kicks and Punches.  Sure, they can hurt and be really uncomfortable at times, but I will miss feeling those rolls, kicks, and hiccups.  I feel like it is my own special relationship I have with the baby and soon, I'll have to share it with everyone else.