So I've finally made it to 28 weeks and the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. The past couple weeks, I've been observing some interesting things about pregnancy and life at this point in time.
#1- Pregnancy creates severe orneriness. My poor husband and children have suffered severely the past couple weeks, and I want to apologize to all of them. I have been super overwhelmed and super ornery and annoyed about everything. It only takes a tiny crumb on the ground to fire me up these days, and I can't seem to control this.
#2- I keep thinking of all the things that must be done before baby arrives, and it seems like a never-ending, daunting task. I need to adopt the slogan, "One thing at a time," and not worry so much about it. Honestly, the kid will survive if I don't have all the cupboards organized, right?
#3- The Glucose Tolerance test drink is NASTY. You would think they could come up with a better version of this awful, sicky-sweet drink. After drinking the stuff, it actually came back up, and I had to swallow it back down for fear of having to drink another full bottle. DISGUSTING.
#4- Swollen ankles are uncomfortable. Yes, the slight swelling (in only my ankles) has begun. It's super ugly. The swelling scares me a bit, because that was the first sign of the problems I had with Andrew. But, I know what to watch for, and so far, everything is fine. Never fear Mom. I am testing my blood pressure bi-weekly, and at last testing (yesterday), the blood pressure was 96/62. Not too shabby I'd say.
#5- Being pregnant over the holidays is going to present some problems. I really can't even fathom the concept of decorating a tree, hanging Christmas lights, cooking wonderfully delightful dishes, or shopping in the madness that is Wal-Mart. "One thing at a time. One thing at a time."
#6- I CAN'T WAIT to see this little person inside of me. She is growing like a weed (not to mention my own super quick growth), and I keep wondering what she will look like, if she will resemble her sisters or brothers, if she will be an easy or difficult baby, and in what ways she will complement our family. Raising five kids will be an extraordinary challenge, but we're up for the challenge and feel super blessed to have her join our family in a couple months.
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I am also excited to see new baby girl; she will be another beauty. Just keep those feet elevated and wait another 12 weeks.
Hang in there!! Sadly, I feel a lot of what you are talking about, daily. Even when I'm not pregnant. I hate the drink too.
Sounds like your on top of everything. I think all of your worry's and stresses are normal. Really. It will all be worth it. I'm excited to meet your little girl too! Love ya Nat.
Five kids. Wow. You have every reason to be overwhelmed! But really you'll figure out a way to handle it all. Easier said than done, but I've found that it always works out somehow so I shouldn't spend so much time worrying. If only I could convince myself of that very thing when in the middle of worrying... You'll do great - just hold on!!
She will be beautiful-just like all the rest! Five is totally crazy and yet I can't imagine not having every single one of them. You are a great mother-you'll do just fine.
you baby making machine you! how exciting....you make the most beautiful kiddos
I loved reading your "observations". You are my hero to be having baby #5. I feel that way and I am not pregnant and I only have 3 kids. I am sure you look super cute. This little girl will be adorable! Good luck with all the stress of the holidays. I will be in town, hopefully we can do lunch again.
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