Envious or Happy?

When you see a pregnant woman, are you happy for them or do you wish that was you and seethe jealousy that it's not?

I am happy for people. It takes a lot of work, and a lot of miracle to make a baby. I have two friends that are pregnant and due in September. When I found out, I was excited for both of them. One told me in person, the other I found out on Facebook.

I haven't exactly kept in touch with them both because life is busy and we live in different parts of the city. It's hard to get together and their life is changing dramatically.

I got the opportunity to go to one friends baby shower. She did hers a couple weeks ago and looks so beautiful pregnant. She was relaxed, happy and waiting. I made a point to get to her shower and be there to support her. She has such a sweet soul. We played a few new games I hadn't played before, and it was great to catch up with her.  I asked her all sorts of birthing questions and what her plans were. Who better to learn from than someone going through it? We are very similar so it was great to hear what she was planning and know that I could get information from her when our time comes.

My other friend had a surprise at 35 weeks. Her baby girl (they didn't know the sex at the time) wanted to meet them sooner than expected. I still don't have all the details as I think they are swamped and need some time. Their daughter is in the NICU for a week or so because she was early, but from what I have seen and heard from them, everyone is doing well.

It makes you see how different every pregnancy is. Every mom, every dad, every baby.

I love feeling joy for friends and smiling at strangers. There is something magical about that.