And today the baby feels even heavier, and my belly feels like it is pulling down even more. It is the top of the belly that hurts. It is taught, sore, and itchy at times. And seriously, I still have ten weeks of this and it's only going to get more intense...so can I GET OVER IT already???? Perhaps I should save this "sorry for myself" attitude for a month or so, cause it probably isn't even that bad right now compared to what it will be!
It really isn't that bad (see? I'm over it already). As long as I'm moving about, I don't notice it as much.
What I NEED is new maternity clothes. Not only have I mostly grown out of what I have, it is all summer apparell and it is getting cooler outside. Just a few pieces should hold me over till the wee babe is born. I might even splurge for the $6.49 sweatshirts they have at Target. Not maternity wear, but if I get a large I'll be just fine. I'm also in search for a dress that I can wear to the four weddings we have coming up! Couldn't these people have gotten married back in April??? I mean, didn't they know I'd be huge and uncomfortable by October?? Come on!!
We started our birthing classes and we are SUPER into the method we chose. Our baby is comin' out drug free and it's gonna be an AMAZING experience! I think we are both starting to really look forward to that day :) And for all you women out there who have horrendous stories to tell about how awful and painful birthing is...SAVE IT! I don't want to hear it :) But if you have a gentler story about how beautiful your experience was and how there is nothing to fear, DO TELL...for those are the stories that ought to be shared with first-time mothers-to-be. Don't get me wrong, I know it is laborous and exhausting and uncomfortable...but I also know that women were built to do it and it is better to approach it with positive thoughts rather than negative ones. More power to me :)
It's beautiful weather here...hopefully you are seeing the same! Have a great weekend!
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Yes, more power to YOU and that little baby inside. You both were designed specifically for this amazing dance of birthing...love to you both.
Prepare as much as you can - but when the time comes, if the doc says c-section, don't freak. That's how I had my son and it was actually quite nice. I was awake and my husband gave me the play by play. The most important thing is that your little one arrives in the world healthy!
Hey Renee-
Stumbled on your blog from Bethany's, congrats! I had a drug-free birth, (actually, we did a home birth) and it was the most amazing experience EVER. (Literally, 5 minutes after I delivered, I said "I can't wait to do that again!") And now we are... we're planning on having baby #2, due in April, at home, drug-free, the same way. YOU CAN DO IT! And there is NOTHING else you'll ever accomplish on this earth that you'll be prouder of. Done with my novel now....(this is Megan, the old 84 Banquet Server). Email me if you have any questions! meghanneken@gmail.com
p.s. are you doing the Bradley Method?
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