What I didn't know

As I walk this path one day at a time, I am finding that I am learning a lot about what I didn't know.  Some things are funny, some not.  Some are joyful, others painful.  But, a lesson learned is a true treasure indeed!

I didn't know it was possible for my boobs to get even bigger than they were.  Just ask the sales lady that got to deal with my horrified gasp when I saw the bra size that actually fits.

I didn't know it was possible to outgrow maternity clothes that were bought too large in the first place with the mistaken thought that they'd last the whole pregnancy.

I didn't know it was possible for my feet to grow-- seemingly overnight-- one half shoe size.

I didn't know that I'd be my own personal heater.

I didn't know that hungry means HUNGRY.  Even at 4am.

I didn't know that my stomach would itch constantly.

I didn't know that my stretch marks would be across my rear end and hips-- not my belly.

I didn't know that my baby belly could cause another woman such deep hurt- and that she'd be horribly nasty about it. (and how am I supposed to hide it??)

I didn't know that my temper would be so short or that my tears would be so ready at all times.

But......

I didn't know it was possible to love someone so much before even meeting her.

I didn't know the absolute joy I would find in someone pummeling my organs on a regular basis.

I didn't know that my husband and I would find a new aspect to the word "love" as this child grows.

I didn't know that the sound of my daughter's heartbeat would bring such a feeling of profound relief that I would be moved to tears.

And MOST of all...

I didn't know what amazing miracles that God works in our lives when we least expect them.