Tuesday, August 10, 2010

37 weeks and counting!

Well, I think we have pretty much everything ready for Elizabeth's arrival. That is a good thing since I am now 37 weeks and full term. I really don't know where the time went! I feel like I should still have a few months left. I cannot complain about this pregnancy as I still feel good. Of course, my daily naps help!
The nursery is done. Well, almost. I still have my eyes out for a rug and a lamp for the dresser, but those are just extras. It was fun being able to create a girly room and get crafty making things. Blake helped by painting the walls and a little nightstand. Caleb even enjoyed making trips to Hobby Lobby to get supplies.
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I am beginning to get a little anxious about labor and dealing with the pain. I really want to go natural and avoid getting an epidural this time. While it took away the pain, the numbness weirded me out and made it hard to push. Hopefully, I will be like most women and have a shorter labor since this is the second time and I can tough it out. Blake is hoping that Elizabeth decides to come sometime before the 24th so her birth doesn't interfere with the first week of school. Expecially since he is in a new district. We'll see. At my appointment Monday, I was 1cm dilated and soft. The baby has not dropped yet though. So there's no telling when we will celebrate our sweet girl's birthday.
Emotionally, I am sad that Caleb is no longer going to be my only baby. He is such a big boy now, but will always be my baby. I know it is going to be hard to juggle a newborn and an active toddler, I just pray I can do it with grace and love enough to go around.

1 comment:

Mama Smors said...

Lauren, just saw your post on my blog!! I do remember you. Congrats on your upcoming arrival :) Ashley had told me we were due around the same time. Thanks for the cloth diapering website for tips. I am excited!!