T minus 15 days!
As I walk through my days leading up to Baby Perla’s arrival in a dreamlike, yet anxious state, I still can’t believe that this is going to happen. Logically, my brain understands that a baby will be making its way, kicking and screaming into our family very soon. But, emotionally I can’t help but feel that I will pregnant for…ev…er. Being pregnant becomes such a way of life that it is hard to remember what life was like pre-pregnancy.
The thing is, mentally or emotionally ready, this baby is coming – soon. I asked a friend of mine who recently had a baby what the biggest change was in her life. Her response was simple, she said she had no idea what she worried or thought about before her baby arrived. Nothing else seems to matter as much anymore, except for her baby’s well being. It is ironic how right now I can’t imagine not being pregnant, but in two short weeks, I will not be able to imagine my life the way it is right now. Life sure is complicated.
Anyway, just an update, Brian and I visited the High Risk Doc yesterday for our last Ultrasound. Baby Perla is not budging and is still in the breech position. The dreaded “shelf” is still obstructing its ability to move into the “head down” position. We are still on schedule for a C Section on December 10.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving and please be jealous of the fact that I will be wearing pants with an elastic band.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
The Roo Theory
The countdown to Baby Perla’s highly anticipated arrival is closing in! Unless Baby Perla is an expert gymnast and can somersault its way through the obstacle course into the “head down” position, the C Section date is set for Dec.10. That is under 5 weeks away!
I am at the point right now where I want this baby out of me, yesterday. I am uncomfortable all the time, I lost count at how many times I get up to go to the bathroom each night and my hips feel like they are going to dislodge from my pelvis. As much as I complain about how uncomfortable I am and how I so want to be done being pregnant, I can’t help but think that my life will never be this easy again – ever.
Let me explain. Right now, Baby Perla goes everywhere I go; we’re a package “Kangaroo-like” deal. I don’t have to worry about packing a bag each time we leave the house. I don’t have to think about bundling a baby up each time we go anywhere. The baby is warm, quiet, happy, quiet and content inside the womb, did I mention quiet? My body feeds the baby on its own. I can go to work, go shopping and go to Doctor appointments with ease (except getting in and out of the car). Once Baby Perla arrives, he/she will still be going everywhere with me, but with much more gear, equipment and difficulty!
Although my everyday life has not changed much, it will in a few short weeks. I am okay with that, in fact, I can’t wait for it all to change. Yes, some things will be more challenging then they are now. My life will be completely turned upside down. I am a creature of habit, so all my routines will go out the window. But, what other time in life can you be so excited for your life to change so drastically?
Although parts of my everyday life may be simple right now, I am aware that it will all change. And that is okay because something is missing right now from our family. That something will make its entrance into my and Brian's life and fill every ounce of our hearts with love.
I am at the point right now where I want this baby out of me, yesterday. I am uncomfortable all the time, I lost count at how many times I get up to go to the bathroom each night and my hips feel like they are going to dislodge from my pelvis. As much as I complain about how uncomfortable I am and how I so want to be done being pregnant, I can’t help but think that my life will never be this easy again – ever.
Let me explain. Right now, Baby Perla goes everywhere I go; we’re a package “Kangaroo-like” deal. I don’t have to worry about packing a bag each time we leave the house. I don’t have to think about bundling a baby up each time we go anywhere. The baby is warm, quiet, happy, quiet and content inside the womb, did I mention quiet? My body feeds the baby on its own. I can go to work, go shopping and go to Doctor appointments with ease (except getting in and out of the car). Once Baby Perla arrives, he/she will still be going everywhere with me, but with much more gear, equipment and difficulty!
Although my everyday life has not changed much, it will in a few short weeks. I am okay with that, in fact, I can’t wait for it all to change. Yes, some things will be more challenging then they are now. My life will be completely turned upside down. I am a creature of habit, so all my routines will go out the window. But, what other time in life can you be so excited for your life to change so drastically?
Although parts of my everyday life may be simple right now, I am aware that it will all change. And that is okay because something is missing right now from our family. That something will make its entrance into my and Brian's life and fill every ounce of our hearts with love.
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