31 weeks.....
Tomorrow, I'll be 31 weeks. I can't believe that I'm in the final stages of pregnancy. I can't believe that this will all be over in a matter of weeks, not months, like I'm used to.
I've become very introspective about this lately. The reality that in a few weeks this pregnancy will end, and a new stage in my life will begin is setting in. There will be a baby coming home with us. A baby that will stay here, live here, as our child. I will no longer be just a daughter, friend, sister, or wife. I will be a Mother. A new chapter in our lives will begin. We will be a family. At last.
I will be a little sad, though, too. Even though being pregnant is the strangest thing I've ever experienced, with my body no longer being under my control, and with all of the nausea, aches, pains, and other odd things that occur. I've enjoyed it. Even though the first few many weeks were filled with anxiety, panic, and terror, I will miss it. Even though, at the beginning of this pregnancy, I saw this only as a means to and end, a way to get the baby that we've longed for, it has been an amazing journey. I will miss the quiet moments in bed feeling the movements of my child inside me. I will miss dh talking to my belly and telling Charm to quiet down so that Mommy can sleep. I will miss the amazement in dh's eyes when he feels or sees the movements for himself. I will miss our ultrasound dates on Friday nights. And I will miss the feeling that something amazing is happening.
I'm sure that all of these experiences will be replaced with the wonders of parenthood. It is amazing to watch a child grow and discover the world for the first time. There is a new journey ahead of me, and I'm ready to jump in with both feet, open arms, and a full heart.
Another realization that I've had recently, is how little time I have to get ready for this little one!! Especially since I can't seem to accomplish as much in a day as I used to !! After my shower, that my aunts are throwing for me next week, I will really have to get moving on getting things set up for Charm. We won't have a nursery here at the apartment, but there are clothes to be washed, diapers to buy, and temporary housing to assemble (a bassinet, I hope!!). So many things to do!! Is there a checklist out there somewhere?? Any help, please??
posted by Christine at 1/08/2005 01:07:00 PM
10 Comments:
You have the cutest little baby belly!! OMIGOSH 31 weeks. Its unbelievable.
I, too, am being hit with the magnitude of how much my life is going to change. And the weird feeling of not knowing when, exactly, that is going to happen.
You're right. In the beginning it was only a means to an end, but it is soooo unbelievable to feel someone shift to get comfortable inside of you. I'm going to miss my little booger scrambling around in there.
I can't believe we're going to be mothers. It has been so wonderful to do this with you.
Christine,
It is amazing how great you look & how far along you are. 31 weeks...wow, it seems like yesterday you got your +hpt! Time sure does fly, so enjoy these last few weeks of being pregnant & getting sleep (so I am told!). Take care, Best wishes, & I am sure everything will fall into place with your preparations! -- Cara A
Christine, you look fab!! 31 weeks! I agree not to bring the nightgown. You're so close!!
Jen (jennylu from ff)
I can't believe you're at 31 weeks already!! You look wonderful! It must be so strange to be so close to the next big change in your life... But I know you will do just fine!
Wow 31 weeks, yep it won't be long and the next new & exciting chapter of you life begins - Family!
You look amazing as always.
This post brings tears to my eyes, I think back to when Blake was born & all the new experiences. Oh how I long to feel that again.
I am soooo incredibly envious of your cute little baby belly!!! You look great. I can't believe 31 weeks has gone by so fast!!! As for babies .. really .. if you have breasts/formula, diapers, some clothes to keep them warm and a place for them to sleep .. you should be good to go!! They really don't need all the paraphanalia we all think they must have!! Although a baby carrier or a maya wrap will come in very handy if you have a baby who likes to be held alot.
Your picture gave me goosebumps! It's been amazing to follow along this journey with you and now you're nearing the end of one stage and the beginning of a whole other one. So exciting!!!
Jackie
You look so wonderful! I can't believe you're 31 weeks either!!!
No advice since I'm a fellow first-timer, but the advice from the others sounds good!
Christine-
I know what you mean when reading your post. it is so wild to think charm will be here in weeks now. your right, a new chapter of your life will be starting, a roller coaster, but oh it is amazing. being called "mommy" makes me smile everytime I hear the word. your going to be a wonderful mommy.
Christine, this is the first time I have been to your site. You've got me in tears. I will be 31 weeks tomorrow (feb. 6th) and am feeling all the same things. I wanted to let you know that you can find good check lists in a few places. Walmart.com has one that you can print out in the baby registry section and the "what to expect when your expecting pregnancy journal" has a great one. You can find it right next to the book at barnes and noble. I hope that helps you and Other moms-to-be. It sure has been a help to me.
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