I've tried to write this post a couple times. I'm not quite sure what I should put. I'm officially overdue and that is fine. I have food in the freezer, I have a clean house, the nursery is ready, the bags are packed. I'm ready in all sense of things that needed to get done, but I'm not ready at all.
I'm excited to meet our baby! I can't wait to fall in love with their beautiful face and officially call it by name.......
BUT I'm a nervous wreck in the same moment. I've had such an easy pregnancy. I've had no problems, no major scares, no swelling, not being too uncomfortable (I'm still relatively good most of the time.) How am I going to handle labor, I'm not even sure I'm going to know I'm going into labor. How am I going to treat Nick- I tend to get mean when I'm not comfortable. How am I going to deal with all the company and visitors (especially both families!)
Then when I get home, am I truly going to know what to do? I've been around babies and kids my entire life. I know them, but what about my own...will I be able to do it, knowing I can't pass baby on when it gets tough.
So all these thoughts are just tumbling around and I know it will all fall into place, it'll be a great time and I'm going to love it.....but
Baby, you can stay in as long as you want too! I want you to be ready and let's pray that I'm ready when you're ready!
5 comments:
don't worry, you'll know when it starts. I know you've probably heard that and still doubt, but I've been there twice and you'll know. I don't know how it feels to have your water break but I'm sure then you'd know for sure!
Don't worry how you'll treat Nick. You'll do better than you think. I have never yelled at Anthony before. If you do, it's forgivable.
And if you don't want visitors, kick them out (or better yet, have a nurse do it).
It will all fall into place. You will know what to do with your baby. Maybe not every minute. I don't know what to do with Isaac sometimes, but he's mine and I do my best. That's all anyone asks. And if you need help (even via the phone) please call me. I'd love to help, I really would. :)
you'll be great, becky. what a lucky little peanut.
Becky,
I pray that you continue to be comfortable until it is time for baby to arrive. When that time comes, I also pray for an easy delivery! Hugs!
You are going to be fantastic! It is so normal to have all of these overwhelming feelings - it is a big change.
Both of my labors were a breeze and both very fast. We joke that if we ever decide to have another, I will probably be the one delivering in an elevator.
Motherly instincts kick in, just listen to them and accept all the help that is offered to you in the beginning. Do not feel bad or guilty, one day, you can repay the favor.
OMG, I just noticed this is an old post...how did it go?
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