The nursery is all set up and my attention to detail perfectionist sister has done a brilliant job with all of that! She has opted for a Dr. Seuss theme for Squirts nursery, isn't that just a spot on theme for a baby who has had a slightly different quirky way of just getting into this world!?
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| Dr. Seuss nursery. His name is still denied to your eyes! lol |
The clothes and nappies are washed, the hospital bags are in the process of being packed, the talk of the big day is becoming more frequent, eeeekkk it's all getting so very real now!
Not long now....well it sometimes seems ages to me as I'm sitting on the couch with sausage toes and stripped down to my undies suffering in this intense dry hot kiwi summer (yes, I pray no-one comes to the door while I'm in that state!) but the reality is April is just around the corner, we're already nearly half way through February, wasn't it just Christmas yesterday!? ....yeah that's how fast these days seem to be zooming by!
So I had another obstetrician appointment this morning...hmmm lets just say my "lady bits" have officially gone on strike, have shut up shop, packed it's bags and gone into hiding!! why? because I'm carrying a big Smith baby! I'm crossing my legs extra tight and determined to make it to my c-section date....baby Squirt is measuring just under 3 weeks ahead, and has been estimated at about 4.7lbs at the moment, that puts him in the 95th percentile, slow down Squirt because you've still got 8 weeks of growing to do!!!
I'm definitely feeling the difference between my two successful pregnancies, Hunter was not this difficult to lug around and my poor little petite body is feeling the effects, there's always something on me aching away and at least a few moans a day for my husband to endure...it would probably seem odd to all that I then say I will miss being pregnant though once Squirt comes out lol, it's just such a special limited time in a woman's life and once it's over it's over, I only have one more pregnancy to look forward to before my baby making days are over *sigh*
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| me at 31 weeks pregnant! |
I've noticed I've done a lot of talking over these past few months only about myself and about the expecting mum and dad but I haven't really taken any time out to talk about all the other people that have been so amazing through this whole journey. It's near impossible to get through such an adventure without the help and guidance of others and I have been overly blessed with having so much support from existing friends and family and I've also met so many new friends over the past few months that have been so accepting and who I've also been lucky enough to also share in their journey's to motherhood or expanding motherhood!
There are two people in particular that I really couldn't have done without, those two people have been there when no-one else knew my pee had made two lines appear on that test and were the first I told; my best friend and kindred spirit Sarah, she may live hours away down south in Christchurch but she is only a text or phone call away when I have needed her, gosh has she listened to an immense amount of hormonal ranting and still keeps coming back for more! She is one of those rare people you meet in life that joins in on your crazy jokes and laughter instead of running a mile thinking you're some weirdo with a slight crazy facial twitch lol
My other rock has been my sister-in-law Sandy, she will always put aside time to listen to any problems I have had even though she juggles three gorgeous kids, whom I love to pieces, work and study! Talk about supermum and supersister! She always expresses how proud she is of me and we all should admit it's nice to have a head boosting moment like that from time to time! When you receive unconditional love like that it's the most special feeling!
There is no way I could possibly mention everyone who has meant so much to me through this journey, the fact of the matter is if you have been there for me at any given point it has not gone unnoticed! The love and support is what powers this baby train! And of course there is a handful of people that I, well...expected more from considering the connection I have to them...... that also hasn't gone unnoticed (lol) and will be stored away in my little memory files!
But all in all this blog entry is about showing my love and how much I appreciate the time, effort and support that has been given to me so a huge thank you to those who deserve it, pat yourself on the back and feel the lurv!! xoxo
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