I honestly didn’t think I’d still be pregnant at this point. I know my due date is 4 days away still and it’s possible to keep going up to 2 weeks overdue so I really should quit all the impatient counting down and whinging.
The thing is, I remember in the weeks after giving birth that I actually wished the baby was still safe and snug in my womb! I was often paranoid about such a fragile little being…. whether she was breathing properly in her cot… whether she was warm and snug enough… and of course, having a newborn makes going anywhere a hundred times more tricky. I remember going out for lunch and Husband, my mom and I would take turns taking a few mouthfuls of our meal and comforting/rocking the newborn. The grass is always greener on the other side as they say.
So maybe I should just relish this moment. That I’m still pregnant and bub is safe, snug and happy inside…
I just wished all the pain and discomfort weren’t causing me so much grief!
It’s been a difficult pregnancy but at the same time, it’s been an amazing journey. I highly doubt we will have another baby; I’m pretty convinced this is the last baby – yes, I should definitely cherish every moment of this last pregnancy.
Some things I can do while waiting to birth:
- Write a special letter to this little baby who’s still happy and snug inside.
- Take the opportunity to spend some one-on-one time with my 2 girls. It’ll probably be a while until we all settle in our new routine with the new baby.
- Enjoy some quiet time alone doing what I enjoy (while I can). Basking in the sunlight, enjoying a cuppa, reading blogs…
- Enjoy foot massages from the husband. A pity he only doles them out when I’m pregnant so I know I won’t get any more after I pop. (hint hint, though!)
- Have a proper bath. Complete with bubbles, candles, strawberries and a magazine. Yes, living it up! Well, I only have a handful of days before the one minute mega quick showers and going days between hair washes. Not to mention the anxiety-inducing imaginary baby cries mums hear when they’re having a shower (hands up if you know what I’m sayin’)
- Actually, if I don’t birth by Monday, I’d love love love to go to the hair dressers’ to trim my hair and enjoy a blow wave!!! I keep thinking about it for some reason.
Alright, so it’s not all that bad…
And meanwhile… a little tongue in cheek…
Yes definitely…. you take your time, buby!
And perhaps the most special thing about pregnancy:
Hope you’re all having a wonderful weekend x
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