Yes, the countdown is really on! Less than two weeks until my official due date. I think the hardest part about this time is realizing that the due date I've been looking forward to since the beginning of pregnancy (which seems like ages ago) does not actually determine when I will give birth. So really, it could be today, or it could be in a MONTH if I am late. It's kind of like waiting for your husband to return from a deployment. You have a general idea of when he will get home, but you never know the exact day until you get the call the night before. I guess I'll just have to be nice and patient, enjoying these last few days (weeks??) of uninterrupted sleep and little responsibility. The nursery is finally finished (I'll post pictures soon), the carseat has been installed and inspected, and our bags are packed for the hospital so everything is ready for his arrival!
I'm still feeling really good. Definitely a little more tired than usual, but other than that, I'm not completely uncomfortable or anything. I was very disappointed on Saturday morning. I was supposed to have my weekly appointment with the doctor to check and see how I was doing and monitor the baby, but she had to cancel that morning because she got stuck at the hospital. Bummer -- especially because I didn't find out she had cancelled until I was AT the doctor's office! So I just swung by Starbucks for a frappucino and made my way to Babies 'R' Us and then the mall for some retail therapy. (If you can call spending $80 on nursing bras retail therapy!) I have another appointment this Friday, so I'll just have to wait until then to see if I've made any progress. At the last appointment, they said I was measuring a little bit small. Growing like I'm supposed to between visits, but just a little bit smaller than normal. The doctor didn't seemed concerned at all, she just said I probably won't have a huge baby, which is fine. I wasn't dilated yet or anything.
I do have some really good news to report. I had a bit of a meltdown last week as I talked on the phone to my mom. I know a lot of it had to do with hormones, but I was just feeling upset that I haven't met anyone yet from my area. She suggested that I google "Newcomers Club," so I did. I found two groups -- one for stay-at-home moms in the area, and another one for women new to my town. I have already emailed both groups and received information for how to get involved. YAY!! I am going to my first "Mom's Club" meeting on Thursday. They have tons of activities and ways to get involved. Book club, cooking club, play groups, mom's night out, coffee house discussions on parenting, service projects, etc. Sounds exactly like what I need. I'll let you know how it goes!
My little brother and his girlfriend came Sunday night to stay with us. He had planned a birthday surprise for her -- a day at Six Flags, so they got here Sunday night and left yesterday morning to spend the day at the amusement park. I think they had a good time. My mom and sister snagged a ride here with them and stayed also. I was so glad they came! We spent all day yesterday shopping. So much fun. I didn't really buy anything, but it was great to have company with me all day.
Well, I better get going and get to the gym. I slept in and have been watching "Oprah" and "The View" since I got up. No more excuses. Time to get my day going. I'll write more soon!
3 comments:
Yes, I am finally back to your blog. I sort of lost the address, but have it again! I have to warn you, the waiting at the end is the longest and hardest part, but it's worth it! You just have to try to keep yourself occupied and have at least one thing to do each day so you have some sort of goal. He will come when he's ready and in the end, the longer he's in there, the better! As far as crib pads go- they are cute and he won't be moving around too much in the beginning to cause a safety issue. Joey had them for a long time because they made his bed look so much cozier. Some kids will stand on them, but I don't think Tanner will be standing for quite some time. You are going to read all kinds of stuff about having kids and you can find information to support anything you think, but you just have to roll with the punches and do what you think at the time. Don't get too wrapped up in all the "rules and ideas," just enjoy and love him and he will be perfect. You are going to be an awesome mom and Jon is going to be a great dad! Keep us posted on how you're doing and when you're ready for visitors, because Joey and I are just a drive away! Hugs! Sarah
AHHHHH!!!!! I can't wait for Tanner to get here! I hope we can visit when we come in to see Kyle & Beth's new baby. Lots of hugs and kisses :)
Love,
Carolyn
Rachel! So proud of you for looking up those newcomers groups! Let me know how it goes. I can't believe your due date is ALMOST here!! It seems like it has flown by.
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