Those are the comments I hear the most these days. I have also heard, wow you have popped out so much! You cannot get any bigger can you? And, I tell them: Just watch! I can get A LOT bigger! And, that is the truth. I keep getting asked if there are 'two of them' in there. I keep saying nope. Just one healthy baby in there. I have been asked that with EVERY pregnancy. So funny! As for...you must be having this baby soon comment...I keep telling them, nope. I have just under eight weeks to go until my due date. The crazy thing is that in reality, in the past I have had a baby in just over three weeks from now! So, yes. Time is growing closer! I have had all five kids early! So...
The good thing is that we have kept the names we chose for quite some time, and I would say we have two names we LOVE. I am just excited to see who is in here! I have so much to do, and I will get some more stuff done this weekend.
The fact is, that probably the next calendar month of November is when this baby will most likely be born! I cannot believe that! So close, yet so far! I am just glad I am in the home stretch.
I do not wish to start at the beginning ever again. I am ready for this chapter of my life to end. We are ready to move on!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Sunday, October 7, 2007
32 Weeks Down, and 8 Weeks to Go!
By now, your baby is just shy of 4 pounds and is nearly 17 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. You're gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, she'll gain a third to half of her birth weight during the next 7 weeks as she fattens up for survival outside the womb.
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I have been feeling a lot of baby action these days, as has Cliff. He got to feel big huge moves from our baby last night as we lay in bed! Anticipating this baby. We did a lot of walking yesterday, and I had THE BIGGEST braxton hicks I have ever remembered feeling. They were crazy! Ever few minutes, I had to stop and breathe through them. But, then I got back to the hotel and they stopped. I love how my body is already preparing my uterus for the big journey ahead! I love how my body just knows what to do.
I have also figured out I go pee WAY too much lol. I am up 1 time per night, and sometimes 2 times. And, during the day. Well, let me say I waw WAY too many bathroom stalls in Victoria! WAY TOO MANY! It is funny, I feel like I have to go SOOOO bad. But I sit down, and dribble. That is all. That baby is sure growing, and putting a lot of pressure on my already too small bladder.
I feel that I am getting bigger every day. And, things get a little more difficult to do. That would be, bending down to put on socks and boots, and pulling up jeans. Very difficult right now. I need help with my socks and shoes! Cliff puts them on me like he would the kids. Yup. I am just thankful I could find boots that fit my swollen feet and ankles! Especially with all of the rain we are having these days! Summer pregnancies are way better just for that reason alone! Flip flops and easy to pull on skirts. I remember feeling like this when I was pregnant with my second, Claire! Oh well, not much left to go!
I am still feeling ill when I take my prenatal! I cannot believe that the nausea still hits me at this stage of the game!
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I have been feeling a lot of baby action these days, as has Cliff. He got to feel big huge moves from our baby last night as we lay in bed! Anticipating this baby. We did a lot of walking yesterday, and I had THE BIGGEST braxton hicks I have ever remembered feeling. They were crazy! Ever few minutes, I had to stop and breathe through them. But, then I got back to the hotel and they stopped. I love how my body is already preparing my uterus for the big journey ahead! I love how my body just knows what to do.
I have also figured out I go pee WAY too much lol. I am up 1 time per night, and sometimes 2 times. And, during the day. Well, let me say I waw WAY too many bathroom stalls in Victoria! WAY TOO MANY! It is funny, I feel like I have to go SOOOO bad. But I sit down, and dribble. That is all. That baby is sure growing, and putting a lot of pressure on my already too small bladder.
I feel that I am getting bigger every day. And, things get a little more difficult to do. That would be, bending down to put on socks and boots, and pulling up jeans. Very difficult right now. I need help with my socks and shoes! Cliff puts them on me like he would the kids. Yup. I am just thankful I could find boots that fit my swollen feet and ankles! Especially with all of the rain we are having these days! Summer pregnancies are way better just for that reason alone! Flip flops and easy to pull on skirts. I remember feeling like this when I was pregnant with my second, Claire! Oh well, not much left to go!
I am still feeling ill when I take my prenatal! I cannot believe that the nausea still hits me at this stage of the game!
Week 32 and 1 day and my birthday!
This was taken this morning, just after I turned well...1 year closer to 40 lol. It was a beautiful day filled with sunshine (and lots of rain too!) In the background are runners who completed the Royal Victoria marathon/half marathon and 8k. It was very inspiring to watch, and I decided this morning, that next year I will go back and run the 1/2. Cliff and a few of the kids will cheer me on! It is going to be great to get back to running!! The only running I do right now is to the bathroom and back.
This was taken today also, on a coastal drive back to the ferry. It was a beautiful beach, and don't I look rather small ;D
I got away with Cliff for a 2 night 'Baby moon'/birthday get-away to Victoria, BC. We went there to catch the Titanic exhibition at the Royal BC Museum.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
I heard this song on my way home tonight!
I've got you under my skin.
I've got you deep in the heart of me.
So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me.
I've got you under my skin.
(Frank Sinatra - I've got you under my skin)
They just work for me! And, well. I just think that was really cool!
I've got you deep in the heart of me.
So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me.
I've got you under my skin.
(Frank Sinatra - I've got you under my skin)
They just work for me! And, well. I just think that was really cool!
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
I had a dream...
about a baby girl again last night. And, it was definately a girl. I knew we were having a girl in my dream. And I was with little girl, with 'the' name we have picked.
This is my third baby girl dream. The first was with a pink baby shower, and lots of pink everywhere. The second was my nursing a little girl wearing a white dress, and now this one. Usually my dreams are right on with the sex. Usually the dream closest to the delivery is usually correct.
In the beginning I had a baby boy dream, and before that I had dreams I was having twin boys. Yup.
I have visions about my life with 5 girls and 1 boy. We will have an even number, but an odd number of girl/boy! That is cool with me! I was thinking for Cameron (if we do end up with a boy, but I highly doubt), he would be sharing a room with a little brother. Cool right now I suppose, but in 5 years when Cameron turns into a teenager (YIKES!!!) and age 13, I don't think he will want a kindergarten boy in his room. Nope. Something about privacy, and stinky boy rooms...lol.
Anyways, I can clearly picture my 3 littlest girls in their bedroom. All pink and cheerful. Where the crib will go, how I will organize, what she would need right away. I even see bedding that I want to buy, but I refrain. UNTIL baby is here. I am catching myself saying the baby girl too mid sentence.
I have that extra chair at the little white table too. Waiting for a little sis. Three little gals, two big gals and a big brother. That is my prediction!
This is my third baby girl dream. The first was with a pink baby shower, and lots of pink everywhere. The second was my nursing a little girl wearing a white dress, and now this one. Usually my dreams are right on with the sex. Usually the dream closest to the delivery is usually correct.
In the beginning I had a baby boy dream, and before that I had dreams I was having twin boys. Yup.
I have visions about my life with 5 girls and 1 boy. We will have an even number, but an odd number of girl/boy! That is cool with me! I was thinking for Cameron (if we do end up with a boy, but I highly doubt), he would be sharing a room with a little brother. Cool right now I suppose, but in 5 years when Cameron turns into a teenager (YIKES!!!) and age 13, I don't think he will want a kindergarten boy in his room. Nope. Something about privacy, and stinky boy rooms...lol.
Anyways, I can clearly picture my 3 littlest girls in their bedroom. All pink and cheerful. Where the crib will go, how I will organize, what she would need right away. I even see bedding that I want to buy, but I refrain. UNTIL baby is here. I am catching myself saying the baby girl too mid sentence.
I have that extra chair at the little white table too. Waiting for a little sis. Three little gals, two big gals and a big brother. That is my prediction!
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
31 Weeks and 3 Days
Look at that belly! My goodness!Here is a photo! And, wow. I am wearing maternity jeans that haven't fallen down! Amazing.
Monday, October 1, 2007
2 months to the date today!
Until the due date? December 1st is two months away? How does that happen? I have not wished to speed through this pregnancy, and yet. It feels like the time is looming nearer. We are in the final stages, yet I am not ready to let this go.
I am not ready to give this part up!
I am really enjoying this baby inside of me. Feeling your strong movements, the way my belly momentarily shakes around, and then stops. The way I can rub my belly and have the baby respond, the way my husband wraps his arm around my belly at night and feels its movements. The ackward hugs, between Cliff and I! But sometimes baby will move at that point, and we love that!
I am not ready to give this part up!
I love how full my figure has become. Even with the veins, the swollen ankles, and the braxton hicks that come on so strong. To me, this is me, in all of my glory. In this swollen, pregnant state. The way my belly is rounded, and my curves are soft. My body is being used in a wonderful way!
I am not ready to give this part up!
I am enjoying our nightly conversations with my husband about how our life is about to change (again) how the kids will feel with either a brother or a sister. I enjoy laughing over funny name choices. And also trying to decide on a name that will carry this child, who will eventually become an adult, and how that name would impact their life. We hope that life will be good for you, and that you will be loved by us all.
I am not ready to give this part up!
I am enjoying the belly rubs, kisses, talks, and crosses formed on my belly by my kids. I enjoy them talking about who the baby might be? Be it a boy or a girl. Enjoying how much they are going to love their sibling. I love how excited they are to meet you. They always ask when you will be here! We are waiting for an early Christmas present! And, at Christmas time...we will have a family photo with all 8 of us! And, a photo of the 6 kids in front of the tree.
I am not ready to give this part up.
I am enjoying just experiencing this pregnancy for what it is. For the true joy that this (and every) pregnancy has brought to our family, and the joy a baby belly brings to our family. This bump, with a baby growing. Who will it be? Will it be a boy or a girl? What will you look like? How you affect my very being. How you will bring love into the family. Into the open arms that are all waiting to meet you. I love how our love multiplies with each baby born into our family.
I am not ready to give this part up.
Wondering how my labour will go, will you be early, will you be late? Will you be induced, will you be big? Will you be small? Will you have blue eyes? Will you have hair? Will you be peaceful? Will you cry a lot? Will you sleep? Will you not? Just wanting to make sure you will be healthy! Just to count your small fingers and toes. And to breathe in that wonderful newborn smell. To change your little diaper. And those little sleepers. To see you stretch and grow into your baggy knees and fill our your froggy body. Will you wear pink? Will you wear blue? Which room will you sleep in? Will you sleep with your two big sisters Catie and Caroline? Or, will you be the brother Cameron has always wanted. Will he share his room with you? So many questions. Yet, these answers will unfold when the time is right! The day you shall be born!
All of these unanswered questions, that will unfold in the next 2 months. It is amazing that we are in the last stages. I want it to never end, yet I feel ready on some accounts. Just the mystery of you. You our little precious bundle who is filling out inside of me. Taking everything you need to get ready for life on the outside of me.
You my baby, we await for with open arms. You will amaze us, make us laugh, make us cry, make us smile. You will be loved! You will be loved. Oh yes, you will be loved.
I am indeed ready to love you. I am ready to hold you. I am ready to be your Mom, and guide you on your way! We cannot wait to meet you. But, we wait. We wait until the day is here. It is going to be a beautiful day!
Our sixth child, we are so excited to have you join our family!
I am not ready to give this part up!
I am really enjoying this baby inside of me. Feeling your strong movements, the way my belly momentarily shakes around, and then stops. The way I can rub my belly and have the baby respond, the way my husband wraps his arm around my belly at night and feels its movements. The ackward hugs, between Cliff and I! But sometimes baby will move at that point, and we love that!
I am not ready to give this part up!
I love how full my figure has become. Even with the veins, the swollen ankles, and the braxton hicks that come on so strong. To me, this is me, in all of my glory. In this swollen, pregnant state. The way my belly is rounded, and my curves are soft. My body is being used in a wonderful way!
I am not ready to give this part up!
I am enjoying our nightly conversations with my husband about how our life is about to change (again) how the kids will feel with either a brother or a sister. I enjoy laughing over funny name choices. And also trying to decide on a name that will carry this child, who will eventually become an adult, and how that name would impact their life. We hope that life will be good for you, and that you will be loved by us all.
I am not ready to give this part up!
I am enjoying the belly rubs, kisses, talks, and crosses formed on my belly by my kids. I enjoy them talking about who the baby might be? Be it a boy or a girl. Enjoying how much they are going to love their sibling. I love how excited they are to meet you. They always ask when you will be here! We are waiting for an early Christmas present! And, at Christmas time...we will have a family photo with all 8 of us! And, a photo of the 6 kids in front of the tree.
I am not ready to give this part up.
I am enjoying just experiencing this pregnancy for what it is. For the true joy that this (and every) pregnancy has brought to our family, and the joy a baby belly brings to our family. This bump, with a baby growing. Who will it be? Will it be a boy or a girl? What will you look like? How you affect my very being. How you will bring love into the family. Into the open arms that are all waiting to meet you. I love how our love multiplies with each baby born into our family.
I am not ready to give this part up.
Wondering how my labour will go, will you be early, will you be late? Will you be induced, will you be big? Will you be small? Will you have blue eyes? Will you have hair? Will you be peaceful? Will you cry a lot? Will you sleep? Will you not? Just wanting to make sure you will be healthy! Just to count your small fingers and toes. And to breathe in that wonderful newborn smell. To change your little diaper. And those little sleepers. To see you stretch and grow into your baggy knees and fill our your froggy body. Will you wear pink? Will you wear blue? Which room will you sleep in? Will you sleep with your two big sisters Catie and Caroline? Or, will you be the brother Cameron has always wanted. Will he share his room with you? So many questions. Yet, these answers will unfold when the time is right! The day you shall be born!
All of these unanswered questions, that will unfold in the next 2 months. It is amazing that we are in the last stages. I want it to never end, yet I feel ready on some accounts. Just the mystery of you. You our little precious bundle who is filling out inside of me. Taking everything you need to get ready for life on the outside of me.
You my baby, we await for with open arms. You will amaze us, make us laugh, make us cry, make us smile. You will be loved! You will be loved. Oh yes, you will be loved.
I am indeed ready to love you. I am ready to hold you. I am ready to be your Mom, and guide you on your way! We cannot wait to meet you. But, we wait. We wait until the day is here. It is going to be a beautiful day!
Our sixth child, we are so excited to have you join our family!
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