Here we are once again. Our third little baby is about to arrive. This is baby number 3 within four years. Whew! It has been crazy.
This has by far been the hardest pregnancy that I have had. I think that I can pinpoint the difficulties to two of the sweetest little boys I know. They have kept this momma moving. The problem is that moving hurts. I'm tired...really tired. This little baby is also a mover and a shaker. He moves constantly. I have never had a baby move so much even when I am up and moving. When I am walking around the grocery store he is kicking and squirming. Don't worry little guy! I haven't forgotten you are there ; )
I am going in for my 37 week appointment tomorrow.
The hormones are in full swing...ask the family. I am also in extreme nesting mode. I seem to be less worried about being prepared for little Joseph and more concerned about having everything ready for the big boys and those family members taking care of them. I have no hospital bag, no baby laundry cleaned, and have read no birthing literature as of yet. Samuel has me a little stressed because of his attachment to me. Logically I know that God will take care of everything. Illogically, I will never be prepared enough. So, each day I am trying to cross something off my list while keeping a list for my family.
I could definitely use some prayers as we finish this last stretch. This is my first time to bring a baby home without my momma and sisters close by. This is also the first time that I have to actually get dressed and leave the house afterwards (for MDO.) Something else that is different is that Brian has less freedom at work, making it harder to have time off when needed. These will all be new experiences that I am a little scared to embrace. One of the awesome things about this time around is that Lucas is excited about being a big brother. Samuel doesn't have a clue. But, at least he is talking and communicating so well (which is completely different than Lucas was when we had Sam.)
Nearing the end is bringing out every kind of emotion. I am so so excited to meet our little angel. I cannot wait to hold him in my arms and kiss him. I cannot wait to see who he looks like. Thanks for the prayers during this time. I'll keep you posted!
I can totally relate!! When I had Alice back in October, I was a wreck over the other four girls! I finally got things done for Alice the weekend before we had her! Hahaha All the other girls were so little when I had their sisters that I wasn't really worried. This time, all four were in school and I was stressing so bad that I would have her early so I had Plans A-F! Haha I was really concerned how Audrey and Charlotte would do with me in the hospital for several days. In the end, everything went so smoothly, all the girls handled everything so good! It took some getting used to school drop-off and pick-up for me with an infant, but through trial and error, 2 months later we finally have it down to a science. I'll be praying for you and your family that everything goes smooth and everyone adjusts just fine. You look fantastic btw! :)
ReplyDeleteI bet you did have a big adjustment when Alice was born. Adding school to the picture makes it a little trickier doesn't it. Thanks for the prayers!
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