This post is about the past 9 months of my life and the incredible changes that have influenced my life. Cam and I had a hard time getting our little Scottie here and it was a really rough time for me. I was a different person, I was sad, I was mad, I was angry, I was depressed--I wanted a little babe in our life so bad. I truly experienced the best miracle as I was able to finally get pregnant and bring our baby girl into our lives.
The past 9 months were not easy. Not a day went by that I hadn't experienced some sort of symptom that made me sick or weak. Every symptom in the book--I had it. But here's the thing. I tried to stay positive because Cam and I worked so hard to get this baby girl and every minute I felt sick or had a hard day of pregnancy side effects, I reminded myself how special and lucky I was to be able to be carrying this baby. Some days it worked, some days it didn't. Now that I have little Scottie here in my arms, I look back and think I would do it all over again. The stretch marks, the weight gain, the constant, CONSTANT 24/7--365 days of nausea, the most painful sciatica you've ever felt, the back pains, the weird skin changes, all of it. It was not easy, but it was all very much so worth it.
I had the most beautiful, magical labor and that's a story for another day.
9 months is a long time. A long time to be uncomfortable and one thing I was grateful for was my work....did I just say that? You could ask 16 year old Kumi what she'd be doing if she were pregnant and she would say at HOME! Home home home. Prepping to be a stay at home mom :) ... the entire 9 months. Duh. Life is not as expected and I was a working woman. I literally worked till the very last day that I delivered Scottie. I found out that I had to be induced a week early because my fluid levels were very low and dangerous (again, another story for another day) so I worked. Worked until that day but I can say that I was grateful for the experiences and friendships and growth that I made in that timeframe. I was able to travel to several states, meet incredible customers, turn co-workers into life long friends, keep myself busy by learning and growing as a woman and individual. It definitely helped the time pass quickly and before I knew it, my little Scottie was here safe and sound.
We've had Scottie in our lives now for a 2 weeks and 3 days. The most exhausting 2 weeks and 3 days of my life but the most rewarding. I look at her and think, who will you grow up to be. What will you do in your life. Do you know your mom and dad love you so incredibly much? I'm turning into THAT parent and I'm so excited for it. I know that time will fly by as our Scottie girl will grow up so fast. I wan't to remember it all.
Here's to the most magical year and so many amazing opportunities for 2017.
Happy New Years!
Until next time,
KRR
