about being pregnant
well, folks, here we are at 38 weeks! i am officially more pregnant than i have ever been (i had my first at 38 weeks)!
here are some thoughts of my least favorite aspects of pregnancy and then, to end on a positive note, my favorite aspects of pregnancy!
*disclaimer: a lot of these will be in jest; i realize that i have had and am incredibly thankful for a great pregnancy! i also realize that there are a lot of moms out there more tired, uncomfortable, and busy than i am!*
that said, here goes...
i am a girl who enjoys my sleep. however, these days i feel like a pancake-- an hour or two on this side, flip. an hour or two on the other, bathroom break in between, flip, repeat. it's.getting.old.
waking up exhausted! ok, most days i wake up feeling energetic and refreshed. for about an hour. by the time i get my little guy fed, cleaned up, dressed, and clean the kitchen (or some other random chore), i'm pooped! cry me a river, right? please see disclaimer above.
emotional swings. apparently, my hormones decided to hold off until the very end before jumping off the deep end. i feel like this has been a pretty stable pregnancy thus far, until this week where i have had the urge to cry several nights this week (for no or very irrational reasons). trust me, i have the most caring, wonderful husband in the world and my 19-month-old is a toddler, yes, but a sweet one at that. it's all those silly hormones!
maternity clothes. i couldn't decide if this should be on the least favorite or favorite list. it's a love/hate relationship, really. but, i did begin wearing them a little earlier this time, so it's getting a little old! i'm ready for my regular jeans and shirts that aren't two extra feet long to fit over the belly. by the way, you know you're way pregnant when even the maternity shirts ride up over the belly.
going to sleep each night, feeling mild contractions, and thinking tonight's the night. i plan out in my head who to call, what to leave on the counter for ethan's caretaker to make for his breakfast in the morning, and what to grab as we make our mad dash to the hospital. then, morning comes. it's ok. cause one of these nights, i'll be right.
Levi's movements! feeling your healthy, busy little one inside of you never gets old! i can literally feel his little foot and backside as he wiggles around and is running out of space in there!
being pregnant attracts compliments, baby stories, questions, and yes, even those awkward belly rubs, but it is oh so sweet to share the joy of life with strangers around me.
the transition. i am ready to meet this little boy, so ready to see his face and hold him and give him more kisses than he can stand. but there's an eensy part of me that is nervous about the upcoming change. as long as he's in my belly things are under control, i tell myself. i am thankful that God gives us this time of transition before-- bam-- change occurs. He's so gracious like that!
the not-knowing. i really mean this. there are so many aspects of our life that are controlled and planned for us, it is such fun to know that this little child will come in his own time, when he's ready, and when God has decided he should. sure, there are ways to control it that would make all the planning unnecessary and ease some stress, but i wouldn't want to miss the not-knowing! besides, i love surprises...what better surprise than your own baby's birth day!
in general, i enjoy being pregnant. it's a sweet time and i know i will miss it shortly after little Levi is born! as i said before, i have had two incredible pregnancies and i am so grateful. in a very strange way, i know i will be excited for the next pregnancy not too far down the road. well, somewhere down the road. let's not rush into things.
here are some thoughts of my least favorite aspects of pregnancy and then, to end on a positive note, my favorite aspects of pregnancy!
*disclaimer: a lot of these will be in jest; i realize that i have had and am incredibly thankful for a great pregnancy! i also realize that there are a lot of moms out there more tired, uncomfortable, and busy than i am!*
that said, here goes...
{least favorite}
i am a girl who enjoys my sleep. however, these days i feel like a pancake-- an hour or two on this side, flip. an hour or two on the other, bathroom break in between, flip, repeat. it's.getting.old.
waking up exhausted! ok, most days i wake up feeling energetic and refreshed. for about an hour. by the time i get my little guy fed, cleaned up, dressed, and clean the kitchen (or some other random chore), i'm pooped! cry me a river, right? please see disclaimer above.
emotional swings. apparently, my hormones decided to hold off until the very end before jumping off the deep end. i feel like this has been a pretty stable pregnancy thus far, until this week where i have had the urge to cry several nights this week (for no or very irrational reasons). trust me, i have the most caring, wonderful husband in the world and my 19-month-old is a toddler, yes, but a sweet one at that. it's all those silly hormones!
maternity clothes. i couldn't decide if this should be on the least favorite or favorite list. it's a love/hate relationship, really. but, i did begin wearing them a little earlier this time, so it's getting a little old! i'm ready for my regular jeans and shirts that aren't two extra feet long to fit over the belly. by the way, you know you're way pregnant when even the maternity shirts ride up over the belly.
going to sleep each night, feeling mild contractions, and thinking tonight's the night. i plan out in my head who to call, what to leave on the counter for ethan's caretaker to make for his breakfast in the morning, and what to grab as we make our mad dash to the hospital. then, morning comes. it's ok. cause one of these nights, i'll be right.
{favorite}
Levi's movements! feeling your healthy, busy little one inside of you never gets old! i can literally feel his little foot and backside as he wiggles around and is running out of space in there!
being pregnant attracts compliments, baby stories, questions, and yes, even those awkward belly rubs, but it is oh so sweet to share the joy of life with strangers around me.
the transition. i am ready to meet this little boy, so ready to see his face and hold him and give him more kisses than he can stand. but there's an eensy part of me that is nervous about the upcoming change. as long as he's in my belly things are under control, i tell myself. i am thankful that God gives us this time of transition before-- bam-- change occurs. He's so gracious like that!
the not-knowing. i really mean this. there are so many aspects of our life that are controlled and planned for us, it is such fun to know that this little child will come in his own time, when he's ready, and when God has decided he should. sure, there are ways to control it that would make all the planning unnecessary and ease some stress, but i wouldn't want to miss the not-knowing! besides, i love surprises...what better surprise than your own baby's birth day!
in general, i enjoy being pregnant. it's a sweet time and i know i will miss it shortly after little Levi is born! as i said before, i have had two incredible pregnancies and i am so grateful. in a very strange way, i know i will be excited for the next pregnancy not too far down the road. well, somewhere down the road. let's not rush into things.
i decided to skip the belly shot today. i attempted, but between looking like i just woke up (didn't think you needed to see that) and the awkward self-timer angle, i decided against it. i'll save the 38-week pic for when my husband can be my photographer and i have at least brushed my teeth!
you're welcome.
Praying for a safe and God-attended delivery!
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