Monday, June 25th, 2007...2:54 am
34 weeks and counting
I’m due in 6 weeks. No, I’m not sure I made that clear. I’M DUE IN 6 WEEKS!! Can you detect the excitement, the panic, the shock that I’m feeling? The time has gone so fast, and although I know cognitively that in a few short weeks, I will have a little baby boy in my arms, I’m really not sure what that experience will be like. What I do know is that my life will be radically different, very soon.
I know it’s just the beginning, but life changes a lot just by being pregnant. Over the last few months, my body, my relationships, my priorities, all have changed. Definitely, and most obviously, is the change in my body. I’ve changed shape significantly, and I can feel this life growing inside of me. Feeling the kicks, twists, and hiccups is so exciting, even when it feels like he’s trying to kick his way out or move my insides around.
I was surprised at how far along I was before it was obvious to people that I’m pregnant. It wasn’t until I hit 6 months that I really began to show. Until then, I just looked a little wider in the middle, and many people didn’t know I was pregnant. Once I started to show, people assumed I was much earlier along that I really was, and were shocked to hear my due date. Now that I’m really showing, I’ve feel like I’ve joined a sorority of sorts. Women I’ve only seen around the office, but never spoken to, are suddenly interested in me in a different way. I hear the stories of their pregnancies and babies, they ask lots of questions about how I’m feeling, and are generally much more friendly.
Being responsible for this little life has made me more anxious. A few days ago, it seems he was moving less than “normal.” I called the doc, who said that even though my kick count was 10 moves in an hour, if I was noticing a change, we should take it seriously. So he sent me off to the hospital to get hooked up to a monitor for a while. According to the monitor, all is fine, and I feel paranoid, but reassured. I’ve had these feelings of paranoia at various points of the pregnancy. I guess as a mom, I’ll feel moments of panic, as well. I imagine that I’ll get more confident and comfortable as time goes on, and I’m thankful that Rich is so good at helping me to maintain perspective. I think we’ll be okay!
7 Comments
July 6th, 2007 at 5:56 am
I have been reading for so long here! I have never been able to post, hope it works now. WE ARE SO EXCITED FOR YOU! We are due 10-30-07 for our vas reversal babe. Had 2 miscarriages before this one and its been a long road but we are so excited! Praying for you! So excited for you! Thanks for keeping this journal! You will be a wonderful momma!
July 7th, 2007 at 2:49 pm
I’m glad you are able to comment now – we’ve heard from a few people that it was a problem. Congrats on your pregnancy, too! Miscarriage is so hard, I’m sorry to hear that you had to go through it twice. I’m finally feeling confident that this pregnancy is going to result in a happy, healthy baby boy.
July 13th, 2007 at 6:55 am
you are due in about 3 weeks now right? how are you feeling, NO PICTURES!!!
July 14th, 2007 at 10:44 am
I came across your blog while doing a search for vasectomy reversal. First of all CONGRATS!!!! That baby should be here very soon now right?
I live in Northern CA also(45 miles north of Sacramento) and my hubby had his reversal 12 days ago, we traveled to Oklahoma to do it. We have 2 children already, his vasectomy was 3.5 years old. I read your role reversal entry and chuckled, that is us at the moment, I am running our business while he is Mr. Mom.
Here is to easy labor vibes for your bouncing baby boy!!!!!
Kim
July 14th, 2007 at 12:15 pm
homemakerang –
thanks for checking in! I’m thinking about posting belly shots, but have yet to take recent ones. It’s getting to be time to take them though, I know the situation could change soon! I’m a little over 3 weeks from my due date, so I guess it really could be almost any day now. I’m feeling pretty good, given how far along I am. I’m going to write a post this weekend about how its going, so check back soon.
Thanks,
Lisa
July 14th, 2007 at 12:17 pm
Kim –
thanks for the positive well wishes for labor. I’m certainly hoping it’s not a “difficult labor” but just want a healthy baby and mom. Congrats on your reversal! Let us know how the healing and outcome turn out. Who’s your Oklahoma doc?
Lisa
July 15th, 2007 at 8:18 pm
btw, my first labor was a breeze… its not as bad as woman portray it to be… I even had one 11#er!!!
You can do it! keep your eye on the prize and godspeed..!
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