Friday, December 16, 2011
Thirty
Today I am 30 weeks and 1 day pregnant. When I hit 30 weeks with Owen things kind of felt "downhill" until the baby arrived. I'm feeling a little panicked tonight. We're not ready for baby girl to arrive, not one bit. We have no clothes or diapers for her, we've hardly talked about names, I don't really know where she's going to sleep, I really don't remember how to nurse (only nursed Owen for 5 weeks), I can't remember the ins and outs of my E.A.S.Y. routine I loved so much thanks to Baby Whisperer, I don't even remember how long and how often a newborn should eat, and I'm not really sure how a mom takes care of a 2 year old and a baby at the same time. A couple nights ago I was feeling so excited to meet Baby Girl and hold her. Tonight I'm thinking she can stay inside as long as she wants.
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Amen. Although, I have a few more months to worry than you do. (I'm just about to hit 25 weeks and feel the same as you). Rest assured that all will be well. If we ever waited until we were ready to have kids, we'd never have them. All will fall into place. and I'll say a few prayers for you too!
I was just talking to my mom about this! I was telling her that with baby #1, everything was done by 34 weeks. Everything washed and folded, carseat practically in the car! And now I'm 37 weeks and still have A LOT to do. She told me it only gets worse with each kid. Ha ha, I guess that's life.
Alisa--it's probably good to have a little panic to get you going on some baby prep, but as far as taking care of your baby, I'm not worried about you at all!! You learned so much from Owen and you will be a pro this time!
AHH! I am feeling exactly the same way! I feel like with all the holidays, little baby girl has kinda got pushed aside! Hopefully after Christmas I can get things together.
its good to hear your honesty. please feel free to call me day or night for an extra ear or advice or a good joke. :) especially with nursing i know it can be hard but so worth it when it's possible. thinkin about that sweet little girl! miss you all :)
I remember feeling that exact same way before Ivy was born. People would ask if I was excited for her to be born and I was like...Well, sort of. :) But I can honestly tell you that you don't need to stress about a lot of those things. I'd say focus on a name for her...and don't worry too much about the rest! Ivy slept in our pack-n-play for the first month, she wore nothing but onesies and nightgowns for the first month, and diapers are easy to run to the store and grab when you need them. (Plus the hospital will send you home with some.) You don't NEED to have everything right away. There will be time to buy stuff after she is born. I also remember with Macie I was SO prepared and I read every bit of baby information I could get my hands on. And I think that's great with the first baby because you've never been through it before. But with Ivy I hardly read anything, I don't remember any of the "schedule" stuff with nursing, etc....but it just seems more instinctual this time around. Anyway, this is too long, but I know you will do great! Good luck these last few weeks!
It will all come back way easier than it was to learn it. I am so excited to see pictures of her. Good luck with the end of the pregnancy!
Don't worry, it all comes back! I thought the same things right before Stella was born, but suddenly everything just snaps back into your brain after they are born. I feel like so many times since she was born I have thought, "oh yeah! How could I have forgotten that?!"
Awe! Don't worry! After I had Amelia, my sister said to give myself 3 months and I'd have a schedule and such! She was right! It takes a little bit, but you'll get it all down! Note: a double stroller will save your life!!
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