I can't believe it.
"I will not be pregnant forever... I will not be pregnant forever... I will not be pregnant forever..."
I'm on the homestretch. It's coming down to the time to meet our little miracle. Today, while enjoying some waffles (with peanut butter and syrup, yum!), I started talking to my son, who almost always responds now whenever mama talks to him by moving and rolling. SO much fun! Wonder what it feels like to have a baby move around inside you? Some may say it's unexplainable. But really, it's easy: It feels like a baby.
No, really. It feels like a human inside you moving. That is honestly the best way to describe it.
This week I've been on semi bed rest due to some intense swelling in my legs and a nasty sinus congestion. I am not used to staying in one place for very long. So this week especially, has been the longest week of my life. It has also given me the opportunity to get some small things done around the house in preparation for the baby, in which I probably would not have considered doing otherwise.
I started with laundry.
DANG.
This kid has lots of clothes. Aaaaannnnddd a lot of gear! Shoot, he's taking ova!!
Also, with all the hours of resting, I have been able to finish some of the books that I started at the beginning and middle of pregnancy. One that I enjoy a lot is "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth"... The book is FULL of stories of incredible women that have given birth naturally. They are real stories, some full of pain, some really touching, some funny, but all beautiful. I've had to have a little bit of a filter through out it, because it's a little new agey'ish, but overall it's been good for my heart to read these courageous stories.
Then there's the internet searching. Honestly didn't think I'd become one of those people... But I'm constantly looking up baby crafts, styles, clothes, gear... All things baby. Even as I laid in bed last night next to my sleeping husband, I was searching and looking at sites and pictures of baby, baby, baby stuff on my iPhone. I nodded off with my phone in my hand. I know this because, of course... I woke up two hours later (per usual) to pee.
Here are some of my finds:
No one is too young for some swagger
What?! Yeah!
Just thought you should know what a $17,000.00
diamond studded pacifier looks like.
This is not a joke.
babywit.com
Check it.
I should have registered here ;)
A pic of a most adorable little boy
How posh!
Last but not least, is a onesie that I made for the little guy yesterday.
Mustaches.
Oh, yes.
Also, for all you out there that are looking for crafts and projects, my amazing and beautiful friend, Jeni, pointed me to a fun blog: makeitandloveit.blogspot.com. Know of any fun sites yourself? Feel free to share!
To Abe: I have a feeling all this stuff will go away once you're here and all I'm going to be fascinated with is those tiny hands, feet and nose. And possibly how many diapers you can blow through. In the meantime, I hope you have enjoyed all the waffles and the countless songs I sing to you. I love you, Hammy. In the words of your father, "You ROCK!" xoxo