"Finally in this edition of What to Expect When You're Expecting continues the tradition of cheering expectant parents on as they venture off to face this life-changing experience, providing them with the inspiration that they 'can do it.'
Miracles happen--best wishes on yours."
-- Richard Aubry, M.D., M.P.H.
This is a whole new step in this life's journey: Preparing for Motherhood. No, I am not pregnant yet, but I am starting to get mommy desires. So, my mommy friends, Gyno, and Birthing Center all suggested some reading material, especially this book. I figured that would be a great addition. The best place to start, though, is at the very beginning. The question then is, "Who is the beginning?" God is the beginning of all things, knows all things, and understands this process, who I am, my husband, and our future children together better than I ever could. That is where we decided to start--in the Word, in prayer, in dreams, in words of knowledge, etc.
We are made in His likeness (Genesis).
Children are a heritage of the Lord.
Ps. 127 127
Unless the Lord builds the house,
They labor in vain who build it;
Unless the Lord guards the city,
The watchman stays awake in vain.
2 It is vain for you to rise up early,
To sit up late,
To eat the bread of sorrows;
For so He gives His beloved sleep.
They labor in vain who build it;
Unless the Lord guards the city,
The watchman stays awake in vain.
2 It is vain for you to rise up early,
To sit up late,
To eat the bread of sorrows;
For so He gives His beloved sleep.
3 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,
The fruit of the womb is a reward.
4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,
So are the children of one’s youth.
5 Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them;
They shall not be ashamed,
But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.
The fruit of the womb is a reward.
4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,
So are the children of one’s youth.
5 Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them;
They shall not be ashamed,
But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.
Ps. 128 128
Blessed is every one who fears the Lord,
Who walks in His ways.
Who walks in His ways.
2 When you eat the labor of your hands,
You shall be happy, and it shall be well with you.
3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine
In the very heart of your house,
Your children like olive plants
All around your table.
4 Behold, thus shall the man be blessed
Who fears the Lord.
You shall be happy, and it shall be well with you.
3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine
In the very heart of your house,
Your children like olive plants
All around your table.
4 Behold, thus shall the man be blessed
Who fears the Lord.
5 The Lord bless you out of Zion,
And may you see the good of Jerusalem
All the days of your life.
6 Yes, may you see your children’s children.
And may you see the good of Jerusalem
All the days of your life.
6 Yes, may you see your children’s children.
Peace be upon Israel!
Four children (as far as we know of right now) will be entrusted to us.
1) Julia Rae (Jules, Rae Rae)
2) Timothy Lee (Tim)
3) Catalina Marie (Cat)
4) Antonio Stefan (Tony)
5) June Jolie (little June bug)
5) June Jolie (little June bug)
All Noviello's, of course. ;-)
So, I will certainly continue reading, continue researching, visiting places, asking experienced and inexperienced mothers questions. Stay tuned for future mommy preparation posts.
What's your advice?
So, I will certainly continue reading, continue researching, visiting places, asking experienced and inexperienced mothers questions. Stay tuned for future mommy preparation posts.
What's your advice?
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