Pennies from heaven
Another shift is happening.
Drops of water sit firmly, hanging onto the windshield. Little beads squeezed from the clouds, each barely missing the chance to remain a snowflake due to the 35F degree temperatures outside.
A gentle right turn sends them swaying to one side.
Despite their wobbling, they remain standing, tiny prisms refracting my life.
But they rarely last. Just as the soft tapping of the raindrops lulls me into a heavy-eyed trance, I reach a Stop sign. My foot hits the brakes and everything lurches forward. In one fell swoop, a crashing wave from the roof washes every last bead of water away.
Lately, by 5pm, I always stumble upon a Stop sign. Every fiber of my body responsible for keeping me vertical collapses, and I fall into a pile of goo.
Apparently lugging around an extra two dozen pounds all day while chasing a 4-year old, running errands, and climbing the house stairs, is finally taking it’s toll.
I have been mentally writing this post since Sunday, but not until today have I been able to muster the energy to string two sentences together.
So in these final weeks, while I struggle to stay awake, please know that I am still here, only slower, more cautious.
I’m just carrying a heavy load.
(35 weeks)
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Those last few weeks are brutal. I hope you get some good rest.
WeaselMomma´s last blog ..Go Wash Your Face!
February 23rd, 2010 at 2:40 pm
My goodness. You’re really over the top of those jeans, aren’t you? Hang in there, sweet girl. Soon .. soon.
lceel´s last blog ..Advice unlooked for
February 23rd, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Sending lots of hugs for the final stretch!
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February 23rd, 2010 at 2:55 pm
Sleep, put your feet up, rest. You’re not supposed to be running marathons in the last few weeks of pregnancy.
The Mother´s last blog ..I Think My Kids are Abnormal
February 23rd, 2010 at 3:11 pm
I am so excited for you, but you must be exhausted. Rest, my friend, rest up! These next couple of weeks will fly by! Yay!
Heather´s last blog ..Open Letter #21: A Letter to the Old Spaghetti Factory
February 23rd, 2010 at 3:16 pm
You look GREAT for 35 weeks! hang in there, I know all too well what that last bit is like (we’ll ignore the 9 days over part). I’d hit a wall between 4 and 5 too. I am excited that you’re almost getting that April baby you wanted! Just think, it’s almost March!
February 23rd, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Don’t forget to say “enough” when it comes to the unnecessary stuff. I haven’t blogged in a while and I miss it, but remember that you’re working hard as hell just growing the one inside you. Take care of yourself
You’re almost there.
M@´s last blog ..Anyone got a shovel?
February 23rd, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Oh my…you look GREAT!!! Yeahhhh, belly!! Definitely take it slow. The last couple of weeks are always the hardest. Get lots of rest and go slow.
Mama in Suburbia´s last blog ..Just one more book…pleeze
February 23rd, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Get as much rest as you can. I don’t want you sleeping through any of those stop signs! Happiness to you!
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February 23rd, 2010 at 3:28 pm
You look fantastic! Hang in there, rest and enjoy these last few weeks.
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February 23rd, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Sandy, you look great! The last weeks are definitely the hardest.
And I am actually looking for newborn models for the photography biz… shoot me an email if you would be interested.
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February 23rd, 2010 at 4:10 pm
I always felt like the first 8 months only take a month…but the last month feels like 8.
February 23rd, 2010 at 4:18 pm
You look great! It won’t be long now. Just think you are in the home stretch. Take care and get some rest while you can.
Cascia @ Healthy Moms´s last blog ..Understanding Your Dreams – What They are Trying to Say and Do For You
February 23rd, 2010 at 5:08 pm
You look so good for 35 weeks! Hope you have plenty of rest.
Amy @ The Q Family´s last blog ..Flying With Kids – Things to Know Before You Board That Flight
February 23rd, 2010 at 5:13 pm
You look great!
When the air pressure drops is usually when things start moving for pregnant women. Anyways, take care, relax, and if those errands can hold off until later, then wait.
I have a friend who is 37 weeks… I better make sure she’s stopping at those Stop Signs too…
Sara´s last blog ..Dreaming of the past
February 23rd, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Completely understandable, m’dear. I remember those days well!
Coal Miner’s Granddaughter´s last blog ..Discombobulated
February 23rd, 2010 at 5:46 pm
almost have the job done,
it is kind of scary and insecure sometimes, but it will work out perfectly…
walk a lot,
it will do faster…
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February 23rd, 2010 at 6:26 pm
u will have a wonderful, winning, worry-free, and wonderous Wednesday!
jingle´s last blog ..Do A Somersault With No Fault On A Somerset (Hot Summer Haiku 21-30)
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Almost there! And seriously, and I’m not just blowin smoke here. I bet that the best looking pregnancy belly I’ve seen. So fit and lovely. LIke the kind of belly I had imagined and didn’t end up with!
lol
sheila´s last blog ..Things That Make Me Wonder *rubs chin*
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Yay! You’re in the home stretch. Won’t be long now!
Asianmommy´s last blog ..Book Review: Chinese New Year Crafts
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:46 pm
You look marvelous. Hang in there. You will be OK. Just rest and do the best you can!
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February 23rd, 2010 at 8:54 pm
Almost now… Hang in there and yeah, get quality rests. Take care!
ceemee´s last blog ..A Little Anxious, Perhaps?
February 23rd, 2010 at 8:59 pm
love the imagery and the beautiful pic.
Rest, my lovely.
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:12 pm
It hasn’t been that long since I was there. Feeling bone-tired. And now I have forgotten that feeling—4 months out. Mother Nature makes you forget so quickly. You look great.
Carrie´s last blog ..Anxiety remission….feels a little like grief?
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
BAH! no excuses, those barbells in the basement won’t get to the attic by themselves! Get a move on!
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February 23rd, 2010 at 9:40 pm
You are beautiful!
Lisa Rae @ smacksy´s last blog ..Cabin Fever: A One Act
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:47 pm
OK … NOW you can say you have a belly! : )
Just rest and take it as easy as you can before these “easy” days are gone!
Jenners´s last blog ..Post-It Note Tuesday: Meaningless Drivel
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:22 pm
lookin’ good girl. it’s definitely more challenging when you’re pregnant *and* trying to keep up with another little one. almost down to the home stretch
prasti´s last blog ..top ten tuesday
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Only 2 dozen pounds?! UGH!
Please don’t even tell me your not wearing maternity jeans. Double 
Can I send you some cake?
Rest now while you can and take care of yourself, Sweetie. You still look amazing.
Run DMT´s last blog ..Raising Runners
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:18 pm
That is the smallest “a lot of weight” I’ve ever seen. I know how absolutely exhausting it is.
Get some rest and put your feet up.
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:33 pm
I am more excited for you every week…and every week you look cuter. How is that possible? Or fair?
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February 24th, 2010 at 12:01 am
You look amazing!! It’s almost over now!
Erin´s last blog ..What a difference….
February 24th, 2010 at 1:41 am
Getting closer!
Michelle @ one crafty mama´s last blog ..WW – It is and isn’t!
February 24th, 2010 at 1:46 am
You are looking great.
I know it is tough.
Soon you will be carrying a wonderful baby.
Stay strong, sweets.
hugs
shakira
shakira´s last blog ..ABC WEDNESDAY – E FOR EXCEPTIONAL
February 24th, 2010 at 1:56 am
Hang in there! Dadisodes needs to take Babisodes outside!! Bundle them up let them go play and you nap nap nap nap nap whenever you can!
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February 24th, 2010 at 2:25 am
You are doing right!
Be careful with that precious Cargo of yours!
Nicole´s last blog ..Reef walkers
February 24th, 2010 at 2:59 am
Beautiful pic! I know those last few weeks are so hard….as are the first several! Best wishes for you and your baby. Soon your belly will be lightened, but your arms, and heart will be full
Serendipity is Sweet´s last blog ..Wordful Wednesday
February 24th, 2010 at 9:59 am
Well, you are definitely carrying it well. I wish I had taken pictures like that with my pregnancies. So cute.
February 24th, 2010 at 11:39 am
You will get your brain and body back soon:-)
February 24th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Ahhh! Those last weeks are the hardest, longest and most demanding. Hang in there… if it helps at all, I think you look beautiful!
February 24th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Final stretch baby! You look great!
February 24th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
OH 35 weeks I remember those days. Enjoy the little twinges and kicks of the baby to remember for always. SO excited for you
February 24th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
You look great but I know those last couple of weeks are brutal.
Secret Mom Thoughts´s last blog ..Looking for Rainbows
February 24th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
I have loved seeing this series of snaps of you as your baby grows. Hopefully soon we’ll see a new one of her in your arms. It’s not long now.
Tara R.´s last blog ..…she walks in beauty
February 24th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
You have the cutest belly ever!!! Take your time, this is the last leg!
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February 24th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
And you express yourself so beautifully in words
February 24th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
It does get tiring carrying an extra body. Just try to get as much rest as you can.
And you are so totally adorable!!
Alicia´s last blog ..GOOD MEXICAN EATS!
February 24th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
It is always so hard to keep going in that last trimester. Ugh. Hang in there!
You are beautiful! You’re all belly!
Kat´s last blog ..At 3:08 A.M.
February 24th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Beautiful, mama. I know that goo feeling well. You’re getting so close — how exciting!
Holly at Tropic of Mom´s last blog ..A Disney/Nickelodeon weekend
February 24th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL !
February 24th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
You gave the cutest belly ever! Hang in there girl -you’re almost there. Rest up!
Elaine´s last blog ..WW – Food Face
February 24th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
It makes me tired just reading your post! You look wonderful though.
February 24th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
ooooooooo baby!
CC´s last blog ..Unusual point of envy
February 24th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
I love your descriptions in this post. Beautifully written. My stop sign usually hits when the kids are in bed then, I become almost catatonic! LOL
SO excited for you! Not long now!
If I Could Escape´s last blog ..Walking with Manatees …
February 24th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
You are growing beautifully. I feel like I’m living this pregnancy with you, without the fatigue.
Puna´s last blog ..February 24, I See Skies Of Blue
February 24th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Pregnancy and personal stuff aside (I know – easy to say…) your writing is beautiful – the words are absolutely lovely. I always get joy in reading the stories you put together out of the most ordinary – and extraordinary – things.
February 24th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Rest it up now because you know what’s coming!
Undercover Princess´s last blog ..Hmmm…
February 24th, 2010 at 9:38 pm
Most beautiful pregnant profile evah!
KEEP BELIEVING
Angie @ KEEP BELIEVING´s last blog ..those boyz of mine…
February 24th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
How r u?
U r walking a lot, fly all the way to my place, twice a day!
I enjoy seeing u.
will think about u tomorrow…
have a graceful evening!
jingle´s last blog ..Do A Somersault With No Fault On A Somerset (Hot Summer Haiku 21-30)
February 24th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Oh, those last weeks. Take it easy when you can…don’t forget about you!
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February 25th, 2010 at 12:25 am
Yay for the uncomfortable part {not}….hang in there!!! Soon you’ll have that precious little girl to carry instead!
Muthering Heights´s last blog ..Six Tricks
February 25th, 2010 at 12:30 am
Wow. you really look pregnant now! Almost there
I’m not pregnant and my belly is getting bigger and i’m getting lazy… I have no excuse
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February 25th, 2010 at 12:31 am
Hoping this time goes by quickly, you look so healthy with your weight rest and I’m sending blessings and prayers that your able to stay strong and get through this.
Dorothy from grammology
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Dorothy Stahlnecker´s last blog ..Share more time with your family it’s healthy
February 25th, 2010 at 8:10 am
Wow! Final weeks. Is it weird that I’m so excited for you? Oh well, I am. I’m totally psyched! Also – WOW, the belly. (Is that inappropriate? I’m not trying to be inappropriate). Your baby will be just in time for spring! Hurray!
Mishi´s last blog ..The awkward stumble
February 25th, 2010 at 10:49 am
The heavy load is a good load to carry though.
Wow 35 weeks, you’re almost there. At 35 weeks I was stuck on bed rest with preeclampsia, at least you’re still moving even if it’s slow. 
killlashandra´s last blog ..Week 5 – Selves
February 25th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Sandy, you are a gifted writer.
Hang in there during these last few weeks. That precious baby will be here before you know it.
Genny´s last blog ..A great dinner recipe…
February 25th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
5 weeks to go and you look fantastic! I was a miserable whale at 35 weeks. You’ve almost reached the finish line!
Karin aka perpstu´s last blog ..Little Boxes of Evil
February 25th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
I know you’re not feeling it but you look amazing! Hang in there – you’re almost there!
Jane´s last blog ..A Little Bit Of My Own WTH Wednesday
February 25th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
I feel your pain…I remember those days!! Hopefully a last surge of extra energy will kick in soon! You look adorable, by the way!
Rachel @ Grasping for Objectivity´s last blog ..The Charleston Connection
February 25th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
I still can’t believe how tiny you are! Good luck these last few weeks! I hope everything goes well for you!
February 25th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Ok you finally look like I’ve been looking for the last month. You’re still totally adorable pregnant lady even with the wee bigger belly. Yeah I am soooo tired these days…. and really short on patience. Not ready to get this all over with yet but looking forward to being back in a smaller body soon.
Hope you guys get some nicer weather next week!
speaking of next week, hope to have my blog fixed by then (see above re:exhausted and short on patience…)
skiplovey´s last blog ..The nesting, it drives me batty.
February 25th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Ahhhh, but you look so so great!!
xo
February 26th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Sandy you look fabulous but I know how you start to slow down. That tiny baby just makes things a little harder!
I slowed down right after Violet was born. The last few weeks of pregnancy really took a toll on me. Get your rest! You need it and deserve it!
Oh – I posed a list of everything I actually used in the first 2 weeks after baby Violet was born! You might like it!!
Brittany at Mommy Words´s last blog ..Run to the Sun…and Enjoy the Rain
February 26th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
You’re so close! I’m so excited for you, but I know how long those last weeks seem to take. I wish I had some good advice here, but I usually do some crazy big project the month before I’m due that makes the time fly, but ends up being a big pain too!
kspin´s last blog ..The Reality
February 26th, 2010 at 11:52 pm
You look wonderful … and slowing down makes LOTS of sense to me! It won’t be long now
Hugs and blessings,
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February 27th, 2010 at 10:18 pm