Tuesday, 02 September 2008
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8 Months Already... I Don't Feel Ready!
by Mama Turtle
On one hand, I'm glad this pregnancy is almost over. I feel just plain huge and uncomfortable. Turtle3 actually called me fat this morning, what the heck? Turtle2 stuck up for me saying that wasn't nice to say about Mommy and Turtle3 so innocently reiterated "But she is fat!" I think Turtle3 meant it as a statement of observation and not an insult but it still wasn't very nice to hear! I'm already past the weight I was at the end of pregnancy for the three boys and sniffled enough over having to buy larger sized clothing. Geesh, thanks kid. 
About one more month to go - I can't believe how the time flew. But I don't feel very ready! Still no name, still no car seat, and still no nothing to change nameless unable-to-travel baby on, unless you count the couch, or the bed that is on the floor. I'd like to not have to bend over for this oft-repeated task of diaper changing, especially for the first week or so, and decided on getting a mat for the top of my low height dresser as an economical solution.
I am of course more than set for diapers for the first several weeks, and one of my cousins gave me a bag stuffed full of blankets and some newborn clothes (thank you cousin!), so added to the few things I'd already gotten I'm more than set there too. While cleaning out and decluttering I was overjoyed to discover a set of Dritz diaper pins - yes the little things thrill me.
I finally remembered to take a belly photo today, so I will close off the week with just how enormous I am, lol.
4 more weeks to go! Old stretch marks are coming in handy - no new ones - yet.Anyone else in the last few weeks of pregnancy? Do you feel ready?
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Comments (13)
I'm with you. I've got about five weeks left and I don't feel ready at all. I didn't keep G's old car seat because it got broken and so we need to get one of those yet, decide on a name, etc. I am really nervous. The one thing I have is G's old baby clothes for this one. Other than that, I don't really think I'm ready. Albeit, part of that might be because my husband has only been back from Iraq a little over a month now and I'm more indecisive when he can't be a part of the process.
P.S. Trust me...you really don't look that huge! I should show you a picture of my tummy. I carry all the way out...
I have 2 and a half weeks left! It's my first so I really don't feel ready. Like, what if I forget something super important? I think I'm more nervous about the actually delivery than anything else. =/
Well, I've got a ways to go....17 weeks! But this is number 3 and I feel like I'm stress free about it....sooo, for that reason alone I will forget diapers or wipes or some other crucial element of taking care of baby! Congrats!...and on the no new stretch marks! I gained 70 with my son and 35 with my daughter and so far only 9 this pregnancy! I think I might just have the old stretch marks when I'm done too!...but no worries, there are plenty:)
WOW.. that is what I looked like wiht my son.. I am sure you will be ready the day you have the baby . you just get that mom brain and it just works out.. amasingly..
Kyla
since you've had three children already, you're more ready than you think. it's gonna be alright.
I've got 11 more weeks to go myself. This is my first child and in NO WAY do I feel ready at all!
3 weeks (or less would be nice!) left. "Ready" is a relative term!
good luck! and who is ever ready when it comes to a new baby?
Good luck with the 4 weeks. I remember that was when I couldn't really turn over in bed, or even get out of bed.
I heard someone say that I was getting fat (during my 8th month). She knew I was pregnant, and she wasn't a kid either, she was about 20 years old at the time. Go figure...
I have 10 weeks left (with my 2nd), and it's definitely crunch time. I was feeling pretty prepared until I read this post. And then I thought, "Diapers! I forgot to buy diapers!" I know I still have plenty of time, but I'm sure I'll forget something. :)
I hope your last 4 weeks go smoothly (and that it doesn't actually last 6.....)
I've got 7 weeks to go with my first. Sometimes I feel so ready and I can't wait...but other times not so much. Like when I was making a list of the things we need to buy on the last shopping trip and CAR SEAT was on there staring at me...then I panic....who is ever really ready for a baby though?
i'm due in a week and a day with my first. we're having a home birth, and finally things are coming together! got a second set of sheets for the bed, baby clothes washed, diapers washed (i'm so excited to do cloth diapers!!!) and towels and receiving blankets laid out. So i'm feeling more ready, but i'm not sure you can ever really be ready for how a new baby impacts your life. i think it changes things in a way that can't be prepared for. so i'm just ready for things to change, even though i don't really know how it's going to look! it will be good, children are a blessing! of course, that's this morning, when i'm not too emotional! we'll see how i'm feeling tomorrow.... ;)