Well, the fun time of happy pregnancy is over. We are officially in the “if I drop it on the floor it’s a lost cause” phase. Thankfully, I have a very helpful pre-schooler (also a newly official thing) who is happy to pick up mommy’s dropped things. With only 8 weeks left, I was starting to feel the pressure. Now with only 4-ish, I’m just trying to stay calm and soldier on. Somehow, I got here a lot faster this time. I’m not trying to complain, because I realize how incredibly awesome it is to participate in this miracle. I just wish it were a little more… comfortable… to do so.
I’m not quite ready for her to be here (we don’t even have a name picked out!), but I’m so ready to not be pregnant anymore. The good news is that my list of things I feel need to happen before she comes is dwindling, so I’m getting closer to being ready. We had Avie’s birthday party, got Avie’s present finished, their room is ready, she flipped head down, birth plans are made, and baby clothes are washed. The main thing left is to prep some freezer meals in hopes that I won’t have to think so much about that once she’s here. Hopefully I’ll get to that in the next couple of weeks. It looks like painting and organizing the new office after the room switch is just not going to happen pre-baby. How about a summer project?
To stay positive here are a list of things I’m thankful for:
- My awesome parents who put new plumbing in both of our toilets so that they will stop running/over flushing.
- My sweet sister-in-law who helped me clean my entire house.
- My fabulous co-workers who threw me a surprise shower for #2.
- My wonderful small group who is throwing me another unexpected (but not unappreciated) shower.
- My lovely hubby who has been nothing but supportive with all of my complaining.