Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Confession Number 110: The Countdown Has Begun

It is hard to believe in some ways, but the countdown to Baby Brother 2.0 is in full swing.  I was 31 weeks on Saturday, which means, if things go how we think the might, we only have 6-7 weeks or so until this little guy makes his appearance!  It is funny how different each and every pregnancy truly is.  I'm not talking only about the physical differences.  Cravings, aches and pains, etc, but also the emotional differences.

The path to get this little guy here has been tagged with stress.  Stress from having nose surgery right around the time he was conceived to stress of wondering if this pregnancy was going to go the same way as Cole's did.  Stress of balancing pregnancy, two kiddos, home and work.  I've really had to learn to give up the stress and just live in the moment.  I know I will need to remind myself of this many, many times as the next few weeks go by.

There are some BIG changes!  It's been awhile since I've posted a good belly shot.  Here is one from 27 weeks.  It is really dark and not very good.


Here is one now, at 31 weeks.


I've had a few people ask how much longer I have to go and when I tell them they are shocked, thinking I'm about ready to pop.  I'm kinda used to that.  I may just carry babies in my belly, but my belly gets BIG at the end.  I'm really hoping to take weekly pics from here on out so I remember this part of the journey. 

In other "new" news, Mr. Wyatt is measuring big, which is no surprise.  At my last appointment he averaged out to about 2-2 and a half weeks ahead of schedule, but his head was 4 and a half weeks ahead of schedule.  What does this momma have to say about that??  Ouch.  That's about it.  We'll keep an eye on him from here on out with non stress tests and ultrasounds to keep an eye on his growth.

And the nesting has started setting in, although it is a little different this time around.  On my mind are things surrounding work.  How do I stay ahead with testing just in case I have to start staying at home sooner than expected?  What can I do in short spurts on the computer at home?  A long, hard day last Thursday that sent me into more contractions than I was comfortable with and feeling exhausted has me rethinking my work game plan just a little.

Also, I'm wanting to spend time with Dustin and Kennedy and Cole each independently before we add another little human to the mix.  We had an amazing Easter weekend together and I had fun time with both of the kids by themselves.  Now, for a date night!  Hoping to fit that in this week. 

Then there is the normal nursery, cooking, cleaning, laundry nesting that comes with the end of each pregnancy.  The nursery isn't even started and I'm starting to get antsy, although it would help if I would make up my mind on what exactly I wanted.  :)  So, yeah, the countdown to family of five has begun!! 





 

2 comments:

  1. I can't believe it's been 31 weeks. I'm sure it's going by much faster in my mind than it is for you! You look beautiful--all belly and no bloat. I hope baby Wyatt is being kinder to you and to himself than Cole was. I can't wait to see pics of your new little man when he gets here!!

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