Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Pregnancy Thoughts

As I approach the 30 week mark of my pregnancy, the very small window of "this isn't so bad" feeling that is usually in the middle of my pregnancy has officially closed. My inner dialog is rather whiney. I feel bad that my family has to live with me when I am grumpy and whimpy and can only do about an hour's worth of physical activity a day before I am hurting so bad I need to sit and let my body rest.

On the other hand, even though it is still 10 weeks off I am able to see a bit of the light at the end of the tunnel. I just have to make it through February and March. January is going to be over before we know it. I know it should go fast. But then time somehow seems so much longer at the end of a pregnancy. And I do feel a bit like a kid waiting for Christmas.

I am excited and anxious to meet this new baby and get to know him. I am excited to see what he looks like and give him a solid name. I am anxious to see how life changes taking care of 5 children. I am excited for the delivery and the closeness to the Spirit that there is welcoming a new life into the world. These are the things I have to remind myself of when my back hurts and my pelvis feels like it is coming apart. These are the thoughts that keep me going.

3 comments:

Cairen said...

I'm so excited for you that your due date is getting so close! I know that as soon as your baby comes my will be here very soon after.

Judy said...

How fun to look forward to a new little baby! My "baby" just turned 1 he is #5! It is so fun to have a big family!! And watch each one interact with each other!

Anonymous said...

sthepanie, im sure your house is full of all kinds of excitment with the new one on the way. i know with me the lastthree months were the most exciting. seeing my tummy moving all around and filling the little kicks and movements was to me the most amazing blessing of all. knowing that my father in heaven trusted me to carry one of his children... it still baffles me lol and my babies are older now. lol