The Pains And Joys Of Pregnancy

Compared to the two past pregnacies my wife had, this one I think is the hardest.  Though she also had some discomforts before like vomiting and nausea, not able to eat well and having food preferences, now her back pains have worsened and she's having shortness of breath.  There was even a point in her second trimester, that we had to go to her OB-GYNE  due to abdominal pains...

Complete bed rest without bathroom priviledge, that was the doctor's order. The doctor explained that she was having premature contractions which warranted medications too. She was advised to have a month of leave from work. During those days, I took care of her and my children’s needs including cooking and preparing food for them at night, before I go to work  and during weekends. I ran all the errands, bought all stuffs needed, payed the bills,  and  made the kids preoccupied just to keep them away  from their mom, considering her delicate condition. Thanks to my mother, she's there to take my place when I'm at work.

As the baby gets bigger and heavier, her complaints of back pains are becoming constant and frequent.  Though she already had those during her last pregnancies, they were more tolerable than what she's having presently.  She would always ask me to massage her back which I willingly and gladly oblige because I know that it makes her feel better.  I just hope and pray, that she would cope up with the pain, especially now that she's back to work.

So where’s the joy in it?  Well, seeing  and feeling our baby move, give funny shapes and molds to my wife’s tummy, the thought that in a way our little angel hears and feels us, and the eagerness to finally see the Lord’s blessing for the newest addition to our family... if that wouldn't bring smile to our faces and fulfillment to our hearts, then I don't know what would?

And besides, our children are worth all the sacrifices and challenges we face in life.  They will always be our pride and joy.  And we will forever give Him thanks for them.  Yahweh bless.