I continued to cry as I finished packing Jeremiah's bag. I had a couple of contractions, but kept forgetting to time them. I was praying while I was packing that Joel would get home before the babysitter arrived. I needed a good hug and a moment with just the three of us before Jeremiah left. Only God knew when I would see Jeremiah again and by that time, Lord willing, he would be a big brother!
The last couple of weeks I had struggled with so many emotions when it came to Jeremiah. He was not going to be my baby anymore. He was going to be a big brother. He was still needing so much of my attention. He was barely out of our bed and still nursing.
How would he adjust? How would I adjust? How would I do this with two?
God was faithful to give me peace and remind me that this second child was from Him- and in His perfect timing. He would give me all I needed to mother ALL the children HE would give us.
I needed to trust Him.
God was gracious to me and Joel arrived just moments before the babysitter. We hugged and he let me cry a few minutes. He gently encouraged me to rejoice- we were about to meet our second child {already?}!
Our friend and her daughter arrived a little after 10am. I got teary again and she gave me a big hug. She reminded me that everything I was feeling was ok! She would know, after all, since she has six children!
We hugged Jeremiah and took a last picture of just the three of us!
We had a teary goodbye as she took Jeremiah in her arms. She prayed over us before she left.
And then she was gone... with my baby boy.
I allowed myself to cry a few minutes. Jeremiah and I had spent so much time together in the last fifteen months. It had been so much fun growing as a parent and watching him grow. It was hard to believe that I was about to meet my second child {already?}.
Joel and I talked about what we should do since my contractions were not coming as quickly as they had with Jeremiah. I decided to take a long hot shower.
Surely the contractions would pick up soon...
Read Part 3.
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Aww, made me teary!
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