Savouring Every Moment

At twenty weeks, this is what they call the 'honeymoon period' of pregnancy.

True enough, the morning sickness and weakness has slowly dissipated.

It's also a time you have enough energy to think ahead. Of things like how long to take off work, if you're going full time after that or not, baby names, baby budgeting, health insurance, and a million other baby-related things including having enough brain space to read about what to expect.

Accepting love and care from people, enjoying every congratulatory phrase even from strangers, and the excitement the first baby has filled my heart with praise and thanksgiving to no end.

I've heard horror stories, tales of sleepless nights, and vomit-cleaning adventures. So I've bought some baby lullabies to help Baby calm down and sleep, including these wonderful CD's. (Actually, it probably would help me feel better more than anyone else)

Twila Paris is a lullaby genius. The lyrics nails my own thoughts and prayers for Baby:

Your Whole Life Long

I pray the Lord will hold you close and keep you through the night,

That you will wake up smiling in the early morning light,

That He will always comfort you and make you brave and strong,

I pray that you will follow Him your whole life long.

I pray that you will grow up to be wise and good and true,

I pray that you will please the Lord in everything you do,

I pray that you will hear His voice and learn to sing His song,

I pray that you will follow Him your whole life long.

I pray that you will follow Him,

I pray that you will follow Him,

I pray that you will follow Him your whole life long.

I pray the Lord will bless you with His presence every day,

I pray he will protect you every step along the way,

Help you love what's right and lead you far away from wrong,

I pray that you will follow Him your whole life long.

I pray that you will follow Him,I pray that you will follow Him,

I pray that you will follow Him your whole life long.

With five months left of 'singleness', I take in very second of every moment. Soon it will be goodbye to the only life I ever knew. After these months, I know I will enjoy life in a different way, for it will no longer be just me.