32 weeks and full of gratitude (Anna)

Today is the 32 week mark. And I must say that whatever else is wrong with life, I feel extraordinarily lucky.

I have an absolutely amazing, beautiful, smart, strong, passionate, sexy, fun, gentle, silly, interesting, soft and wonderful girl. And when I put my arms around her to hug her, our baby kicks us both. It's the most amazing feeling, which makes me feel incredible loving, peaceful and full of gratitude. I've always been hard to get moving in the morning, and now there is no motivation whatsoever. I just want to keep my chicks warm and safe.

Tomorrow, we start prenatal classes. We're both looking forward to it - any excuse to talk about the baby. And Caroline's mat. leave has been unofficially approved (not sure exactly what happens if it isn't approved - I don't think the baby cares!) There was a time when we couldn't imagine getting to the point where we were actually planning the birth and now it's here. People say to us "Oh, not long now" and "You're getting close". We are going to be parents!

Even as I write this, there is a self-consciousness (ahhh, so idealistic, so naive - she has no idea what is about to hit her once the baby is born...blah, blah, blah) but these feelings are lovely and they need to be shared.