So Many Blessings....

Wow! I can't believe it! Last year at this time we were filling out paperwork for adoption and wishing and praying for a baby by Christmas. God heard our prayer and was so faithful. It was truly and amazing Christmas with family and friends. Abigail is truly a gift from God.

Let me fill you in on my last few weeks of being a mommy. It has been wonderful. I am really getting the hang of it. Abigail and I have really bonded and it is truly a dream come true to be her mommy. Every day she looks at me and smiles. I still can't believe I am her mom. I feel like I am dreaming...... She is so precious and truly the best gift I have ever received. We are starting to adjust to our daily routine now. I admit.....it was difficult at first. I thought I was super woman and could keep the house spotless and hold Abigail and all this on 3 hours of sleep. Nope!! That didn't work. But I have found a middle ground and am doing much better about not placing too much pressure on myself.
Another adjustment, and probably the hardest part, has been not working and socializing. I saw 100 people a day when i was working. As most of you know, I am an outgoing, social person. As beautiful and wonderful as Abigail is........she doesn't talk back to me (yet...). It was a little lonely at first. Poor Jerry...as soon as he would get home I would ask him 20 questions.
Also, I haven't adjusted completely to being so still all day. I am so used to moving and exercising all day. That part Jerry and I are still working on a schedule so I can go to the gym and de-stress and get back in shape. Yikes! I have gained 5 pounds....

It has been super busy with Thanksgiving, Mom's birthday, family here for Christmas and New Year's in Boerne. But it was amazing none the less. Little Abigail is so loved by so many. She had 5 baby showers!! We are so blessed to have her nursery completely stocked with diapers and clothes for many months to come. We have plenty of gift cards that we can use in the coming months for whatever she will need and to help supplement my lack of income. Truly......Jerry and I are in complete awe of how many wonderful people have supported us.

*Update......today I went to my first MOPS (Mothers of preschoolers) meeting. It was fun! A social outing for me and Abigail. It will be a great outlet for me. We made birthday cards and ate breakfast together. There was also a devotional. IT was great.

I apologize for the random thoughts. I just have so much to say....... Again, thanks to everyone for all the prayers and wonderful thoughts. I better run now........I have a ton of thank you cards to write to all of our family and friends for Abigail's gifts. Sorry to all of you that are waiting for the cards. I am a little behind schedule.......

God bless you and yours. Love,
Jenny
(Christmas pictures to follow..........)