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32 weeks...its getting closer!

Art in the back is so representative of this experience. Local DC Artist
Officially 8 weeks away! I'm getting more excited everyday just to see this little boy of ours. My pastor continues to remind me that "when a child is born, so is the mother." I am still having a hard time imagining what this means to be someone's mother. Although, I have 'mothered' the cutest little yorkie for 9 years, lol, I only imagine this experience being so much differently.  

 At this point, I am mostly just tired. Like tired all the time. Like tired and easily annoyed. Like tired and don't want to be bothered. Like tired! LOL. I am looking forward to maternity leave. I am not rushing my delivery, I just want to be at home, cuddled up and eating, lol.

 My mom got me this 'maternity ball'. It is basically the big ball in any gym/exercise room. OMG, this things works wonders. The lower back pain is something serious. But sitting on this ball and moving around helps to relieve the pain. I'm so grateful.

 This past weekend, I managed to organize the baby stuff. You know, put clothes in order, organize diapers, identify what more it is that we need. That was fun (and exhausting lol)! I thank God for all those that are in our life that has helped to prepare us for this. So grateful to have most of everything that we need to get us started. 

 Baby boy is growing just fine. He is now moving to the point where I feel him in my ribs. He kinds of like curls up sometimes. All these feelings are cool, but also still pretty weird lol. Still can't believe there is a human in there waiting to arrive. 
My words to my Bambino
While we are preparing for baby, Marvelous and I are also preparing for marriage. Right now, going through marriage counseling which has been a great experience so far. We are so committed to ensuring that we enter in our union with a deeper understanding of how we plan for longevity. Likely not to get officially married until baby is a few months old, but just want to share with our son that we are committed to this family. 
Cloth diaper collection

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  1. UnknownNovember 13, 2018 at 6:45 AM

    So beautiful Raven, your glow is awesome! This is gonna be one lucky kid.

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  2. k wadeNovember 14, 2018 at 10:11 AM

    Almost here! Ready for baby Bam Bam 💥

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  3. AnonymousNovember 16, 2018 at 12:21 PM

    It's all happening for you, Raven! Im so happy for you. You look beautiful! Love, Galit

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  4. UnknownNovember 17, 2018 at 2:25 PM

    I love this, I love you, you are going to be such an awesome mom. Just amazing!!

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  5. UnknownDecember 10, 2018 at 7:11 AM

    Good Reading. You are going through the term. NESTING. Sounds funny. Asking God to continue to Bless your whole house hold. Get readyHe's coming. I am not unknown. I am your Father Dale. Many Blessing

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