I will say my pregnancy has gone by super quick-working, moving to a new house and a really busy summer has helped. Have I loved being pregnant?....for the most part yes- first 5.5 months was torture- really sick, however as soon as that was over, it was smooth sailing. I loved watching my baby bump grow, I loved eating whatever I wanted (and trust me I did), I loved feeling my little babe move and give love kicks to mommy, I loved how I got pampered by my husband- back rubs before bedtime are the best.
However, once I hit 38 weeks- things changed. This week has been the worse. Heart burn (which I never had throughout my pregnancy, sleepless nights, sore hips, fatness to the max- cant even look in the mirror some days and constant urination.
Knowing that the babe is coming soon helps me cope and get through my moments of frustration. Can I just say I LOVE being on Mat leave. First week I didn't know what to do with myself, but that came and passed really quickly,
I have been doing nothing but socializing with friends, family, cleaning the house and well NESTING!
Thus far I have washed all the baby's clothes, blankets, sheets in baby softener, hung them up neatly, I've organized all the kitchen cupboards, packed away all my spring/summer clothes in Tupperware containers and put out all my fall/winter clothes. I've officially changed all my documentation to Cochrane (I know...it only took me 3 years) so our baby will have the family name, Matt and I got the guest room all ready for my mom to come stay with us for the week, and managed to squeeze a mani and pedi in there. Now that everything is done, I just rest in bed for the most part. I'm too sore to go out and be super active- just in the last three days.
So the one thing I'm not looking forward to is labour! eeekk. My first time, so I really have no idea what I'm in for. I honestly didn't give it much thought throughout my pregnancy and always looked at myself as a tough "cookie"-mmm cookies- I might bake some tonight. However lately iv been a little chicken. so scared!
I made the mistake of you tubing a video of a woman in a natural labour- I was traumatized. Matt heard the noises in the other room and he refused to come into the bedroom to watch with me. I cant believe they actually have videos like that on you tube.
Here are some of the thoughts that have been going through my head-
When will it happen? during the day, middle of the night
Will I pass my due date? Will I have to be induced?
Will my water break or will I just start with contractions?
Will I have the horrid 35 hr labour story or the 2 hr "oh I just popped the baby out" story?
Will I be focused, strong, motivated or weeping, hysterically yelling and want to give up?
Will I need an emerg C-section
k Ill stop here- clearly I have a lot of time on my hands right now= too much.
I will try to relax and enjoy the natural beautiful process of giving birth to a much loved and wanted baby human that Matt and I created- with help from H.F of course.
I am VERY fortunate that I will have my amazing Husband, Mother, and Mother-in-Law in with me. I know it sounds like a lot of people- but this is the way I look at it-
my mother will be there for full Emotional support, my mother-in-law will be my coach- pushing me, motivating me, and my husband...well not sure what role he will play yet :)
We are all SO EXCITED for the baby's arrival. He already has lots of LOVE from our wonderful family and friends- we are so blessed to be surrounded by such great people.
And yes, we have a name FINALLY! It only took us 8 months and three weeks to decide. NOPE not telling until he is here.
Everything is so cute Erica. He is one lucky boy.
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