I've been asked by several people for an update...I wish I had one! I'm still here, 100% preggo! I have some really hard, low contractions every once in a while, but nothing regular. I have officially gotten the "pregnancy bloat" look too, which my face and legs are bearing the brunt of. I am SO READY for this baby to be born!!!! It's funny though, I thought tonight (as I sat and watched "Discovering Shapes" for the millionth time with Molly) about what it would be like if I went into labor tonight and had the baby tomorrow. It was a little bit of a wake-up call that my days with a predictable schedule are quickly coming to a close! My days with just Molly are quickly coming to a close. My time with Scotty after we put Molly to bed is quickly coming to a close. A lot of "closings"! It made me think that I probably need to value this time more instead of wishing it away. My body is desperate to be released from the aches and pains of pregnancy, but I need to remember to have my head and heart geared up for the challenges of bringing home a new baby. Speaking of which, I have stumbled accross a fabulous little devotional type book called "The Bathtub is Overflowing, but I Feel Drained!" by Lysa Terkeurst. It is a book about overcoming "Mommy Stress". It has been so refreshing! It's little real-life blurbs from this lady's life followed with a few verses to look up that pertain to whatever her experience taught her. I love this woman because of her very real style....like when she tells the story of having a really stressful morning and driving thru to pick up biscuits and tea. Her daughter, in charge of holding the tea, spilled all of it when the mom ran through a pothole. The daughter, of course, promptly told her that it was not her fault, and the mom says, "shut up and eat your damn biscuit!" Of course the story is about feeling like the worst mom in the world! I can relate to this woman! So, if you are in the market for an easy little devotional type book, this is a great one!
If I don't have the baby in the next 3 days, I have my LAST appt. on Monday. I'll update then...keep your fingers crossed!
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i am checking every day for a baby update. can't wait!
very good insight to enjoy this time with just Molly & a little bit more snuggle time with Scotty . . . You'll crave both of these things around November.
hi! just checking in to hear how youre doing. our babe is 6 weeks old. its 9:30pm and both kids are asleep and we have alone time. usually from 8:30-10:30, which is kinda all we had beforehand! hope you enjoy the last few days! when is your due date?
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