I am just past 39 weeks and have officially accomplished all of the things that I thought I would be devastated not to finish before this baby comes. April first, the date that I thought might be the worst birthday in the world, has also safely passed now, so this baby girl can come whenever she wants to. Not that I am in any hurry. In fact, this evening, when the kitchen was a total disaster (Hugh is now cleaning it up while I lounge in bed.) and both boys were whining endlessly (Hugh put them both in bed.) and I was utterly exhausted, I wondered how on earth I could ever have thought that having another one could possibly be a good idea, and decided that maybe it would be best if baby girl just stayed put for a while. Like maybe forever. But then I remembered that I have exactly three shirts that still fit and it would really be nice to wear something else at some point. And maybe to lie down and not be in pain.
I must admit that I am nervous about the upcoming newborn phase. Both of my boys did a lot of crying during their first couple months of life (and I mean a lot) and I am afraid that we may be in for a repeat of that experience. But that's not exactly forever, right? They both eventually grew out of it and I'm sure that baby girl will too... assuming that she is a screamer in the first place... which she might not be... maybe.
I'm also nervous about making it to the hospital on time. I wasn't too concerned about it, and had even convinced myself that if I had a baby in the car, it really wouldn't be the the end of the world. But then I had a positive strep B culture, which means that I'm supposed to be checked in and settled into a room for long enough to have half an hour of antibiotics before giving birth. Ha.
I think I'll go take a hot shower. Maybe it will wash away my bad attitude. And maybe either the hot water or tomorrow night's full moon will make me go into labor and it will all be over with. Okay, probably not. But my hair will be clean, and that's something.
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Good luck in the next few weeks! Can't wait to see pictures of your little girl!
Congratulations on finishing all the things that would have been devastating if unfinished. I am supposed to put together the bassinet tonight and maybe I'll finish packing my hospital bag. On the plus side, my contractions have been coming 2-3 times per hour all day, which means there is a good chance I'll deliver sometime in the next week:) Ah, strep B. Stupid germs. Hope your shower feels marvelous. I actually did my hair today and felt somewhat unfrumpy. And I completely hear you on having only 3 shirts that still fit. If you deliver before me, I will laugh. Or cry. Or both.
"But my hair will be clean, and that's something." Ha! I love you, Kristi.
I have found that so far the baby is my easiest child. I keep wondering why I thought the newborn stage was hard. But she is not thus far a screamer (knock on wood).
On the other hand, I'm more than 5 weeks in and I'm still waiting to have some pants that fit, because I refuse to buy pants this size. Good thing it's warm enough to be wearing stretchy skirts.
I always figured having a newborn is easier than the last few weeks of pregnancy because at least you can put the baby down when they are outside of you. A little weight off your belly is always nice. Good luck with everything, and here's praying you make it to the hospital on time. Your birth story is still one of my favorites :). Let's hope you don't have to repeat it.
Kristi: I'm thinking about you!!! I am excited for you too! This little girl when come when she's ready and it will be wonderful. I am sending my best labor and delivery thoughts your way! :)
I love the "little squishy" stage! Do not forget, I shall arrive in less than a month. :) It will all be gumdrops and sugar sprinkles the moment I set foot in your abode; yeah, I'm that good.
I went into labor on the night of a full moon....maybe you'll have the same experience! SO excited for you!
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