patterns....

While being in the hospital I felt so so bored and all I could think about is going home.

Now being home I am realizing that while in the hospital I learned Lincoln's habits and his schedule. I had an amazing amount of time to bond with him and listening to his little heartbeat twice a day just melted my heart.
This morning I am home and I woke up at 6am to take my medication and use the bathroom and as I got out of bed I felt Lincoln kicking and punching. I find myself talking to him. I tell him good morning, I push gently on my belly as he punches and kicks. I feel like I have gained a huge bond with him by being in the hospital. Although it was hard to be there and I was so scared I gained so much by going through that experience.
The most amazing part of everything was waking up after surgery and the tech was placing a monitor on me to listen to the baby and hearing those strong heart tones just brought tears to my eyes.

I never fully understood the bond between parents and their children but as my pregnancy continues I can feel it. I love the bond I am developing with my son!