I'm ready to have this baby. People have asked how I'm feeling lately.
Here are some words to describe my 35 1/2 week pregnant self:
Nervous
Anxious
Excited
Grateful
Unsure
Huge
Uncomfortable
Restricted
Tired
Lazy
Easily Irritated
Scared
Ready
Here is the expounded version:
Nervous to enter a new stage of life
Anxious for no concrete reason
Excited to be a mom and to hold and kiss my little boy
Grateful to have the opportunity to be a mother, and to have a wonderful husband to help me
Unsure of what to expect during delivery or how things will turn out
Huge. I can't wait to exercise and dance and fit into regular clothes again
Uncomfortable because it's hard to move around and breathe
Restricted in my activity
Tired all the time
Lazy because I'm done with work
Easily Irritated with all of the stupid drivers who tail gait me every, freaking, day
Scared to have a baby
Ready to have a baby so I can feel like a normal person again
More than anything I am filled with anticipation and excitement. I am so excited to meet this little boy and to hold him and kiss his face and bite his little ears. I often wonder how my body will do during birth. I wonder if I will heal quickly. I wonder how I'll manage/tolerate pain. I wonder when he'll make his debut.
I went to a breastfeeding class today, and only 2 of the 7 girls there were married. It made me sad for them, and so grateful that I have a loving, supportive husband who will help me every step of the way. I'm so grateful that we get to experience this new life changing event together, and that it's new for both of us.
Bring on the next 33 days!
Oh goodness! I can relate. Don't worry, you'll do amazing. Only one piece of advice: Never get excited(or hope) to come early. That way if you do it's nice, but you're not counting down the days in anger. Good luck!
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ReplyDeleterachel! i can't believe how fast the time has seemed to go by. i am sure you don't feel that way, but i feel like it was yesterday when i was reading on your blog that you were expecting. good luck with everything, you will do great!
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