The Legg Family- Ryan, Holly, Payton, and Elin: Growing Baby!- 27 Weeks

First of all, I want to apologize for the sentimental post this time. Writing this has found me sitting in my PJ’s, listening to sappy music while drinking coffee on a cloudy snow day. Also keep in mind that I am 7 months pregnant and a little emotional. J

How is it possible to be so in love with someone you have never met? We both wonder this every time we get to see a little sneak peak of Miss Payton, which we got the privilege of doing on Monday. Getting to see her on the ultrasound screen is somewhat bitter sweet. Even though I absolutely LOVE getting to see her, it just makes me long to pick her up and cuddle her, which I know cannot be done for another 2 months. It seems so close yet so far away! My next favorite part about having an ultrasound is watching Ryan’s face as soon as her picture pops up! It is priceless!

This whole experience has really made me reflect on a lot different things in life. I feel like I am beginning to understand the everlasting love of a parent. Because of that, it makes me think about our heavenly father and his love for us. It makes me look at the sacrifice of his son with a whole new and different perspective. Wow! This experience has also forced me to reflect on my career and the kids I work with everyday. I just hope and pray that each of them has someone who loves and cares for them as much as I do for Payton. It also reminds me every time I get stressed out about how much the kids are learning, or if I am really preparing them and giving them what they need to know to improve their score on their next state assessment, that I can’t forget what needs to be at the core of everything I do. The reality is that each student is a Payton to someone and I try to always keep that in mind. J

Well, this is week 27 and marks the last week of my second trimester! Payton weighs a little over 2 pounds and will open her eyes this week! We are now seeing the doctor every 2 weeks which means the day is getting closer. Look out, life is about to change!