My doctor told me today I only have 3 weeks until my next appointment, and after that, I will start coming every 2 weeks! I'm a little freaked out! Even though physically I already feel like I did with the other kids at 8 months pregnant, I am not not not ready!!! Nights are my favorite...I go between having nasty bad charlie horses, and the bottom half of my body going all tingly and numb. The doctor said today that each subsequent pregnancy tends to ride a bit lower. Not sure how that's possible since it feels like she's about to fall out, but he says all is well so I'll take his word for it. Don't let my complaining scare you, I am SO excited, and feel very blessed that Bella is coming. I knew what I was signing on for, and I would do it again in a heartbeat (though after this one, I'm not sure how many more times I will do it again). I really have it pretty easy, I'm just a woman who likes to be comfortable, and there's not much that's comfortable about gaining 40 lbs in 6 months...knowing that another 20-40 are lurking behind the next corner.
Before she comes, I have divided my to-do's into needs, wants, and gets.
I need to get my home organized, and also my life. I need to make Liah some school clothes. I need to make Belen's bedding for her crib. I need to make Asher and Belen's Christmas stockings. I need to figure out halloween costumes, because I can promise I'm not going to want to be doing it 3 weeks after having a baby (granted, the kids may change their minds by then about what they want to be, but oh well).
I want to have our family tree wall done. I want to have the kids rooms more organized and decorated better. I want to get my mom-in-law's christmas present from 2 years ago finished finally (that's a long story!). I want to get thank you cards made in advance so they're ready to go. I want to have birthday presents through December ready and done. I want to get a jump start on Christmas.
I get to work in the garden today...we have lots of squash, tomatoes, eggplants, tomatillos, and peppers starting to come on...so exciting! Gardening is my happy thought. The heat, however, I could do without.
I get to paint Liah's nails today for the 4th of July. I've been promising her a patriotic makeover, so I'm excited to get a little girly with her.
I get to help Zerin with his stamp collection today. He loves sorting and organizing them, so it should be a nice QUIET activity ;)
I get to sing the monkies and the alligators with Aeden today while he sits on the potty, praying that maybe today we can get him to put #2 in the big boy potty. Oh how I would love to get him potty trained!
I get to soak Asher in the tub for an hour tonight...you have never met a little boy who can turn tub water black faster than this little guy. The blacker the water, the better the day :)
5 comments:
WOW! I can't believe your to do list. Let me know what I can do to help. I do know how to sew if you need help in that department. I am absolutely no help in the potty trainging department though as I have a very weak stomach. LOL!
You are so ambitious! I can't get that much accomplished when I'm not pregnant. You crazy girl! Good luck enjoying the things you get to do and trying to figure out how to fit in the things you need to. :)
What a list. I'm with Candice, it makes me want to ask, "what can I do to help?" I'm really asking, by the way. You make me smile!
I keep telling myself the next three months will go quickly- right?? I feel a little overwhelmed with projects too- trying to get them done because I know my time will be limited with a newborn- ahhh, just breathe
Let me know if you need help girl! Seriously. I'll bring my munchkins and help where you need me. You're amazing.
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