And, I’m still pregnant. I know that there will be a day where I will completely forget the emotions, the experience of being pregnant, which in some ways will be wonderful, but I’m trying to savor the last little bit of pre-mommyhood that I have. Unfortunately, fatigue, sleepless nights, rapid body temperature changes, backaches, annoying practice contractions, heartburn, irritability, swollen/numb hands and general uncomfortableness is hard to overlook right now.
Every morning this week when I wake up, I assess the situation. Yep, I am still pregnant. Will today be THE day? Will I wake up tomorrow morning and have a newborn. Yes, indeedy it is exciting, but I have reached a point where I am anxious to get the show on the road. Although there are a ton of simple tasks I could tackle, I don’t want to. I know I will wear myself out, which can just compound one, two or ALL of my symptoms. So, instead I am just trying to muck through these last days. But, honestly, what am I complaining about. People do this ALL the time, some with multiple kids, absent husbands, high powered full-time jobs…the list goes on and on. I’ve just come to the conclusion that I’ve been a complete weenie these last two weeks. I held up really well until now.
So, I’m going to do some dusting, maybe clean the bathroom and take a shower. I’ve actually had somewhat of an appetite these past few days…craving big breakfasts (anybody up for a breakfast buffet?) and Macaroni Grill’s Shrimp Portofino.
Meanwhile, a big congrats to all of my friends who have recently become bonafide first-time moms. Welcome to the world Eliana! I can’t wait to meet you! Tell your mama she needs to do some labor dancing for me!
*hugs* You are entitled to complain, in my opinion! You are in the midst of something really cool and really difficult! Hang in there.
Soon your sleepless nights will be filled with nursing, diaper changes, and cuddling a teething little one. Please have your husband or someone continue your blog or email all of us to let us know all of the glorious details of your baby’s birth. Also we want to see baby pictures! Take care. I pray that you have a safe birth. I’ve always known you to be tough. You hang in there! May GOD bless you, Matt, and your baby.
your baby will be born Sept. 12 at 7:55. Do I get the prize?