thanks for the welcome guys!
and peacelikeariv, you're right, it is amazing to think that God created this little wriggler inside me, and He already knows what he/she is going to be like.
i've had a tough time of it so far, especially early on when i ended up in hospital and was told there was only a 50% chance of the baby being ok. i don't know how i could have gotten through it on my own but i just kept focussing on Jeremiah 29:11, God has everything under control, and I need to remind myself daily of that fact.
and when i feel myself slipping into worry i put this song on really, really loud and belt it out, especially the line 'i never, ever have to be afraid.'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l_jrjd2agU
i seriously don't know how people do life without Jesus on their side!