The Anxiety is OVER!

Thankfully, the anxiety that I was having about actually having another child has past, and now I've got ants in my pants to get this kid out.  Today marks my 37th week of pregnancy and I sure do feel all of it.  My biggest pet peeve this week is the inability to keep food dribblets off of my clothes.  When you aren't pregnant and some food misses you mouth, it falls into your lap.  Not when you're pregnant though; it goes right onto your belly (and your shirt).  And since people generally look at your huge stomach, they also see the stains from your last meal and think you are sloppy.  That really gets on my nerves.

The nesting is complete and the next logical step is to have a baby to incorporate into all of this planning, worrying, and doing.  Once Tommy cleans his clothes off of our modified changing table, I'll take and post some pictures of our nursery/master bedroom.

I think it is going to work pretty good.  Everything fits without being too smushed in on top of each other.

Last night we went and purchased some new toys for baby H to have as a distraction.  Deep inside I know this will not work, but I feel like I need some sort of peace offering once we bring the new baby home.  We purchased this Little People super tall slide for cars thing and more animals for the the LP jungle that we have.  Hopefully this will provide some diversion.  The new toys and PBS Kids might get me through the first few days or so.

Will be back with pictures soon!
WE

Hurry up and wait

It's that time of every pregnancy...hurry up and wait.  I'm at the point where I'm pretty uncomfortable but it is not quite time to have the baby yet.  Right now, I am 35 weeks along and my body is telling me that it is tired of growing another human.  My brain knows otherwise...it's not time yet and these last few weeks are important. 

I really should be thankful for these last few weeks with no breastfeeding, sleeping through the night, and evenings all to myself.  It is just so hard not to want the pregnancy to be over.

On the other hand, the doubt has set in.  Did we make the right decision to have another baby so soon?  Can I take care of a toddler and a newborn at the same time?  Will I be able to give Harper enough attention and love during the day?  Do I have enough energy to take this on?

I guess I'll figure it out.  With no family close by and no friends, it can be very overwhelming at times.  But, women have been doing this for a long time, so I guess I'll fall in line and get it together one way or the other.

Wish me luck!!

WE