A New Appreciation...

Telling my family and friends I was pregnant had to be one of the most gratifying, exciting, and nerve wrecking things EVER. Following Dr.'s orders we had to wait 2 weeks before letting anyone know that I was pregnant and that 2 weeks felt like 2 YEARS! Since then, whether people got onesies, text messages or heard through the grapevine; Diran and I have been overwhelmed with support, excitement, and most importantly love.

I have never felt so connected to those around me and built such an appreciation for those I have in my life. With a baby boy on the way, I am so overjoyed that we have so many people around us that are going to smother him with love. Our parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends have made all the difference in the world making this process more exciting than it already is. I love that Noah will be surrounded by the most amazing people in the world. 

I can only hope that I can be half the parents my parents have been; and can provide everything to him... and then some! If nothing else, I know that I will absolutely provide him with more love and support than he will know what to do with.