Ok guys, this has to be a fast one because I’m supposed to be in bed. (I was in bed, but I couldn’t stand not working on things, so I got up a few hours ago. Man, I’m so bad!) I just wanted to hop on and say, man, oh, man, things are changing around here. Last week I was running around wondering if my due date was a month off because I felt so great. But today? Holy cats, things have shifted. The baby is lower, my legs hurt, more random contractions, lower back pain, my Fred Flintstone feet are looking even more Fred Flintstone-like and I’m just feeling crappy. I’m definitely more emotional and I’m feeling a little panicky about all the things I wanted to get done before the baby comes. I’m suddenly feeling/realizing this baby could really come anytime despite the fact that I still have time left on the calendar.
In addition to freaking out about a bit about unfinished nesting projects, I’m hobbeling…usually to the bathroom, every 15 minutes and I’m really not hungry at all anymore. Which, if you know me, you know is CRAZY unusual. I’m usually ALWAYS hungry and up for a snack. Remember the cake for the pugs I was excited about? Yea, yesterday I CRAVED it. Today, I barely wanted to look at it. Which, really, what could be sadder than an ignored cake?
I am managing to find moments of peace to meditate upon the little soul in my belly. I’m working on manifesting both of our peaceful and healthy journies to meeting one another. (I’m going for drama free this delivery.) It is STILL blowing me away that we are going to have a teeny tiny baby in our life again. It’s really been a tough one to sink in.
So it will be interesting to see what tomorrow brings. Each day has felt different so perhaps the baby will shift and I’ll get a burst of energy again. I remember after Miles was born I realized how the birth process is really your first lesson of letting go of control as a parent. I’m reminding myself that it’s ok that I don’t know what every step of this is going to look like. I’m such a control freak, that you really have to drill that one in my head many times!
Here’s my 38 week pregnant belly, in our bedroom, which has the bassinet all ready to go right next to my side of the bed.
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you take my breath away…sooo excited…no baby til 8/2
Seems to me your belly has really changed in the last couple of weeks, definitely lower! Amazing! I remember those last couple of weeks though, hang in there, you’ll be amazed how fast the time went when you think back on it in a few weeks, lol!
You sound so close! Going from one to two is a shock but honestly once the little one is here you’ll feel like you’ve been a mom of two forever. It’s just kinds all comes full circle the minute you meet “it.”
You are so adorable Bets! The transition from one to two isn’t bad at all. It actually comes natually once your new little one joins your family. Miles will be a wonderful big brother and helper to you. I wish you a very peaceful and easy delivery! Love ya girlie!
I think that has to be the cutest baby belly I’ve ever seen! Good luck with all of your changes. Enjoy every minute.
I just realized you are probably going to look darn good 3 weeks after the baby is born. Like you never had a baby, and here I am still with my baby fat 14 yrs. after the fact. Ug. Every time I check the blog lately, I’m thinking I’ll see a brand new baby. Are you having someone photograph the birth? I’ve seen that’s something people are doing now.
You are gorgeous Betsy! Walk up and down some stairs once the labor starts if you really want labor to move along. It’s not an old wives tale. Relish in these last moments as a family of three, and I think Miles is going to be one amazing big brother. xoxo
Totally off-topic here, but I still LOVE your writing style, Betsy! (P.S.-Good luck with the little one)…
I just don’t understand how you can be SO cute and be SO pregnant!!!! You and Jess Strickland both… I don’t think you gained a single pound anywhere but that adorable belly! OHHHH how I can’t wait to meet him. Yes, I’m going out on a limb here… but yes yes yes… I think Miles is going to have a brother 😀 YAHOOOOOSKI!!!!