Thursday, June 9, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
You might be about to have a baby if...
I've been trying to come up with a list of the signs of late pregnancy. It's one of those things, though, where you can think of a TON until you decide to write them down, and then you're stumped. Here's what I've come up with so far:
You might be about to have a baby if...
Your belly gets wet every time you do the dishes
Someone has to help you out of bed in the morning
You can't fit in booth seating when you go out to eat
Only 2 items from your wardrobe still fit: pajama pants and oversized t-shirts
You're wishing for that peed-in-your-pants feeling (signaling that your water has broken)
You find it impossible to get something off the floor from a sitting position
You dream about labor, delivery, breastfeeding, and diapers
Also, your wedding rings don't fit. (For that matter, nothing fits.)
My engagement ring was due for inspection, so I got it out yesterday and tried to put it on, thinking I could just wear it a little snug for a few hours to get back and forth from the store. ...I didn't realize how much my fingers have swollen!
It's so sad! Although, it worked out okay... the clerk at the jewelry shop offered to send them out and have them cleaned more thoroughly. Since I'm not wearing them anyway, we decided now is the perfect time to go ahead and do just that. So now, when the swelling goes down postpartum and I can wear my rings again they'll be especially shiny!
You might be about to have a baby if...
Your belly gets wet every time you do the dishes
Someone has to help you out of bed in the morning
You can't fit in booth seating when you go out to eat
Only 2 items from your wardrobe still fit: pajama pants and oversized t-shirts
You're wishing for that peed-in-your-pants feeling (signaling that your water has broken)
You find it impossible to get something off the floor from a sitting position
You dream about labor, delivery, breastfeeding, and diapers
Also, your wedding rings don't fit. (For that matter, nothing fits.)
My engagement ring was due for inspection, so I got it out yesterday and tried to put it on, thinking I could just wear it a little snug for a few hours to get back and forth from the store. ...I didn't realize how much my fingers have swollen!
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| My rings on wedding day |
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| My rings now |
It's so sad! Although, it worked out okay... the clerk at the jewelry shop offered to send them out and have them cleaned more thoroughly. Since I'm not wearing them anyway, we decided now is the perfect time to go ahead and do just that. So now, when the swelling goes down postpartum and I can wear my rings again they'll be especially shiny!
Monday, June 6, 2011
Final countdown: 1 week to Baby
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| 39 weeks |
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| Cliche, I know... but I like it anyway. |
It's not actually so much that we want the pregnancy to end (although I have to say the idea of laying on my stomach is glorious). It's more of a schedule issue. (Note: I think we should probably be concerned about wanting our baby to come because of what's on our calendar... but that's another concern altogether...)
Besides Baby, coming up in the next two week period: Joe's sister gets married, my parents stay with us for the wedding weekend, and staff training starts at camp (which Joe is in charge of). So, it seems to us that the best possible time for Baby to be born would be... well... now. I would love to not be 40 weeks pregnant in those wedding pictures.
I'm glad we don't have to wait forever. I think waiting could probably be listed as a form of torture... maybe even a cause of death in extreme cases. Joe and I hold our breaths with every cramp or twinge of pressure I feel. I think it's actually worse for Joe than it is for me. We're both just SO excited!
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| Oscar and I took this one just for you, Katie |
Friday, June 3, 2011
Waiting on Baby
I have come to decide that being full term (or at least being aware of it) is both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it's a huge relief to know that I don't have to worry about preterm labor anymore. On the other hand, it means I think about how close I am to having Baby in my arms (and not my belly) and whether I may or may not go into labor at a certain moment ALL THE TIME. In fact, it's hard to think about much else.
I can definitely tell a difference in my body, too. Up until a week or two ago I've felt what I would call "comfortably pregnant." Recently though, and especially since the baby has started to drop, I feel more like a cow-sized duck. (Cow because of size, duck because of the waddle.) I don't want to complain to you, though. I don't know anyone who enjoys listening to complaining.
I can't wait to finally meet my son or daughter face to face, but there are some things I will miss about being pregnant with Baby... the persistence of his/her hiccups, the squirming during car rides, the nudges in the middle of the night... I'll miss looking in the mirror and being reminded of the awesome work of creation going on inside of me. It is humbling to know that I've been entrusted with a life... a life that began so fragile and dependent there was no way it could continue without me.
As the time nears for Baby to begin life outside the womb, I'm realizing that I'm going to have to get to know him/her all over again. I have grown accustomed to each and every intricate movement, but I haven't yet felt the softness of Baby's skin or smelled that fresh baby scent. In the coming weeks I will have to learn Baby's hunger cues, soothe him/her to sleep, and ease him/her into the harshness of the world outside of my womb.
The day is drawing ever-closer when I will hear that wonderful first cry and see my baby's face for the first time... oh what a glorious day that will be.
I can definitely tell a difference in my body, too. Up until a week or two ago I've felt what I would call "comfortably pregnant." Recently though, and especially since the baby has started to drop, I feel more like a cow-sized duck. (Cow because of size, duck because of the waddle.) I don't want to complain to you, though. I don't know anyone who enjoys listening to complaining.
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| Image source |
As the time nears for Baby to begin life outside the womb, I'm realizing that I'm going to have to get to know him/her all over again. I have grown accustomed to each and every intricate movement, but I haven't yet felt the softness of Baby's skin or smelled that fresh baby scent. In the coming weeks I will have to learn Baby's hunger cues, soothe him/her to sleep, and ease him/her into the harshness of the world outside of my womb.
The day is drawing ever-closer when I will hear that wonderful first cry and see my baby's face for the first time... oh what a glorious day that will be.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Congratulations, graduate!
Joe's sister, Donna, graduated from high school this past weekend. We attended the ceremony along with parents and our very soon-to-be brother-in-law, Tyler.
Donna and Tyler are getting married exactly two weeks from her graduation day - Sunday, June 12! We are all so excited about the wedding. Although, I have to say I'd really like to not be pregnant at the wedding. So... it's time for you to come out now, Baby!
Unfortunately, Baby is already showing signs of defiance and going against momma's wishes.
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| What a lovely couple |
Unfortunately, Baby is already showing signs of defiance and going against momma's wishes.
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| Proud parents |
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| Congratulations, Donna! |
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