As each moment ticks by and the arrival of our new little munchkin gets closer, I am feeling more and more scatter brained. I'm pretty well prepared to have another child - have all the house things in order. I already bought diapers, have the clothes washed and folded and put away, have the nursing stuff ready, stocked up on toddler diapers and larger shoes and larger clothes (just in case she would happen to grow out of them overnight during my couple day stay at the hospital so my husband wouldn't have to worry about finding something that fits...), the Bjorn is all washed, baby blankets washed, extra crib sheets washed, and I have the crib, playpen, and vibrating/music playing chair set up...
Yet, I still feel a tad bit frazzled. Like maybe I've forgotten something important.
Granted, I still need to pack my hospital bag, but my official due date isn't for another month despite what my doctor says about being induced. And even with that - that's probably three weeks away.
Braxton Hicks have really settled in in the last couple days and unlike with my first daughter, this time around they are far from enjoyable or comfortable. In fact, I'm inclined to say they are downright yucky and unpleasant.
The new life that's been harboring inside me seems to be a real athelete. I am watching my caffeine intake, however, she acts like I've got a direct line from the coffee pot right to her bloodstream. She's always on the go - tossing and turning and s.t.r.e.t.c.h.i.n.g and pushing and I honestly wonder at times if my tummy is going to burst open from pressure.
At my last doctor's appointment, they thought maybe the baby was breech due to the fact that the upper part of my tummy on one side was so hard. But it was just her pushing and s.t.r.e.t.c.h.i.n.g her little body. Her head is nestled down where it's supposed to be.
Hopefully sooner than later, I can kick this feeling of being mental and calm down this incessant nesting obsession of mine.
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Oh my gosh, Ms Insanity! Your new bloggy home is BEAUTIFUL! I love the layout. And the pics are spectacular. In fact, I'm sitting here watching the Country Music Association Awards & Alan Jackson just sang an oldie ~ "You Look Beautiful Tonight" ~ and the music was set perfectly to your pics rotating. GORGEOUS, GAL!
:)
I hope the Braxton Hicks calm down for you & the next 3 weeks to a month are enjoyable.
M~
I think it's natural to freak out about having another baby. You can read all the books, refer to all the "experts", and it's impossible to really know how it will be because every little baby has his/her own personality. And take it from me, the person who was SO prepared before baby number 2. I don't think it matters how prepared you are... it's all comes down to how well you can 'wing it'. ;)
I'm sure you will do wonderfully, and the munchkin will be a great big sis. Even if things seem overwhelming and you feel like you have no time to yourself, just keep in mind that it's temporary. It gets easier in some ways, more difficult in other ways, but sooner or later you will be able to juggle everything.
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