Today is my official due date (though I don’t think anyone told the baby, so I’m not planning on a hospital visit at this moment) and it feels a little surreal to have reached 40 weeks. It’s sort of like I’ve crossed the finish line – I’ve made it. I semi-packed my hospital bag last night, I washed a few sets of onesies for a baby boy and a baby girl this weekend, I folded swaddle blankets and burp cloths and put them on our… counter. Where am I going to put everything for this new baby? Have no idea yet. I’ve cleaned out a half drawer in the girls’ room but am really planning on purging during maternity leave.
It’s amazing how different a pregnancy is the third time around (don’t tell this little one that I had picked out a special handmade Etsy outfit ready for Liv when she was born and knit a baby blanket just in time for Taylor). I have yet to purchase a single item for this third baby OR make anything myself. Terrible mom. Actually, I take that back – I did get a buy a new car seat on Amazon.
Feeling: more random contractions than I remember with the first two.
Wondering: if this baby will be a little Liv (me), a little T (Kevin) or a combination of the two?
Preparing: for nursing (!) the first few days – and more – are always hard.
Grateful: that I’m not anxious or nervous about birth or the busyness of third baby joining our family.
Praying for: sanity.
So ready for: a hot bath (that’s a right now request), my sense of balance, the smell of a newborn baby.
PS a maternity capsule wardrobe, a homemade lotion for the stretching belly and happy thoughts for all of you other expecting (or trying to become expecting) mothers out there.
Can’t wait to hear all about the new baby when they decide to pick their birthday! You look amazing.
Awww! I hope you don’t have too much longer to wait. On having nothing ready – my father is the youngest of 3, and the joke was always that my grandmother had a beautiful baby album for his oldest sister, a few pictures of his middle sister and then only his hospital bracelet. I don’t think there was ever any doubt about how much they loved him, though. And I’m sure there won’t be any doubt for your newest member. early congratulations over your way!
Sending happy thoughts for you and baby! I was the exact same way when I had baby #3, I bought nothing and I made nothing for him. But he gets more love and attention then any of the other babies did. :)
Best of luck and I can’t wait to hear about baby’s arrival.
So excited for a new baby Spen! Praying for you and baby…healthy, safe delivery and healthy baby!