Sunday, August 1, 2010

34 Weeks...

34 Weeks, and this is how I feel:
* Like I could actually deliver a baby any day now. We've been to the pre-natal class and learned all about labour. I know the signs to watch for. I know the pain to expect. My bag is (kinda-sorta) packed for the hospital. I'm getting keen to DO this baby thing! Bring on the contractions!
* But at the same time I feel like I should relish in every last movie watched, every last meal eaten with two hands, every night that I sleep many hours in a row. I feel like as much as I am excited to see my baby's face and look into his eyes... I shouldn't rush it. Now is the time to relax, to be patient and to let nature take it's course.
* Some moments I feel like "Oh my god- what have we done?!" Are we crazy?! HOW are we going to handle this?! Is there ANY way we can turn back time about 9 months and re-think some things?! :)
* Literally I feel my stomach churning multiple times on a daily basis. The baby has gotten bigger and there are no more little pokes here and there. When he moves my entire stomach moves and shudders and shakes. Sometimes it's quite uncomfortable... most mostly it makes me happy that he is in there practicing his moves and growing stronger.
* I feel like I'm almost a Mom. And that is the most astonishing feeling of all.