Comments on: Refracting

By: Brittany at Mommy Words

Brittany at Mommy Words — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:59:03 +0000

Oh I feel you on so many levels here. We did not struggle with conception, but with miscarriage, and as I enter my last week of being pregnant (ever according to my husband) I am cognizant of how fast it has all gone. I may never again feel a baby inside me. I may never know the fear while trying to conceieve and waiting through the first trimester and then second or the absolute wonder and amazement that I will have a baby with me at the end of it all. I am most certainly melancholy right now as I think back over the past few years and multiple pregnanices, 2 of which gave me the beautiful children I have now. It is amazing and pregnancy is an experience that cannot be duplicated – it is absolutely a blessing that we are able to conceieve and have babies. There are so many people who can’t. And I know this and I am blessed and I am trying to enjoy the last few days with this baby inside me.

On a lighter note – I will be unable to enjoy them in any sort of relaxed manner because I, like you, did not prepare at all. We still have the co-sleeper from our other kids and I remembered to call our firends who we had lent the car seat to and I just picked up something warm to put on her when we come back from the hospital. Oh – I also just dug Sophia’s old clothes out of the attic. However, I am doing a lot more to preapre Sophia and Miles for the baby than for the actual baby herself. We dod not have a name yet. She is sharing a room with Sophia at some point but you would never know it because there is no nursery furniture anywhere. We are just not in baby mode because I think I didn’t realize how close it was and also because when it is not your first, as you know, you are so busy with your kids!

So, you are not alone – and hey – at least you still have 2 months. Next Tuesday is the day. That means I now have 6 days. Uh-Oh.

I thought this was a great post. Sorry I wrote a small novel here it just really resonated with me! Enjoy these last couple months of pregnancy and enjoy these last couple months without dristraction from little Babs. It will all come together!
Brittany at Mommy Words´s last blog ..The Pregnancy Packing Dilemma

By: Coal Miner's Granddaughter

Coal Miner's Granddaughter — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:47:48 +0000

I remember those forced smiles, as well. Going through fertility treatments while friends and family conceived and had babies. It was hard. But I’m a nester and planner and I was, surprising for me, optimistic. The nursery was ready one month before the twins’ birth.

You’ll get there, hon. And it will be awesome.

By: kspin

kspin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:01:59 +0000

This post hit so close to home. My last pregnancy right before G ended in miscarriage and I too tried not to get too prepared for this last baby. I had to go to the store to get burpcloths, washcloths and a bunch of other items the day before he was born and it was a little more exciting to leave it all to the last minute. Besides, you’ve done this before. You’re totally a pro now. Who needs to prepare?

Take care of you. Btw, you look awesome!
kspin´s last blog ..Merry Merry

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:10:23 +0000

Don’t worry…not even the most beautiful nursery can prepare you for parenting two children at once! But congratulations for reaching the third trimester!!! I’m so happy for you! Now you can REALLY let it sink in. It’s time to be excited! Pick a name! Buy some baby clothes!
Melissa´s last blog ..Six Years

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:26:14 +0000

enjoy the rest of your pregnancy! everything will come together in time.
Jeanne´s last blog ..Can’t Have Anything Nice!