but that's alright with me. I'm not terribly uncomfortable, and Thursday night I had some raspberry leaf tea, and I had a few "real" contractions... but then I went to bed and they went away. But during those few contractions, I felt like I was panicking. As in: "what? I'm having another baby? I'm going to need stitches again! I'm not going to get to sleep tonight! It's going to hurt! a LOT!" and... well, it just didn't make me feel as eager to go through all of that as soon as possible. Plus, I'm just really enjoying my time with Gabby lately (even though I can't keep up with her) and... well, I just don't feel quite ready yet. Not completely. Monday would be fine.
Today we had some friends over (again) - our friend Tiffany came over on Thursday, my due date, and spent the day with me, which was awesome and kept me distracted from the fact that it was my due date and I wasn't actually in labor. She also came with me to my doctor's appointment, and then we went and hung out at Fabricland and the mall, and generally just had a good time, and then came back home and hung out for several more hours just talking :) We've met under unusual circumstances, but I have to say that she's one of my best friends and I'm so glad to know her. And today, she and her hubby came over and hung out, and got to play with Gabby, who completely and totally loved all of the attention that she got, and completely and totally hammed it up for them. It was pretty fun. :) I'm sad that they live so far away, but it's nice that we get to see them as often as we do.
... not tons else going on right now. Just lots of waiting. Really glad that Paul is still home with us, because he does such a good job taking care of me and taking care of Gabby. On the one hand, it's frustrating that he hasn't been hired yet, that nobody has realized what a gem of a worker and a smartie he is, but on the other, it's been such a blessing to have him around all the time, and for him and Gabby to have the relationship that they do. She completely adores him, and it's so much fun to see. Paul and I were talking the other night about how even though we're both home with her all the time, that she definitely recognizes that we play different roles. I'm "Mommy", and she seems to recognize that she can get away with lots more with me. (not sure how she knows that...) but with "Daddy", there is authority there that she understands, and well, together we make a good team. It's nice. We both love her tons, and she loves both of us, but there are roles and checks and balances and stuff. It works. It'll be interesting to see how this new one adds to our family dynamic.
Sorry - I have no pictures, since the camera is packed away and waiting for new baby to arrive... :)
What a treat to have Paul home for this part. I always missed having Mike around when I was in this stage with each of the kids, plus having the extra help with the kids when feeling like a beached whale because I was now going into week 2 of overdue and felt I needed back up lights and horns just to move let alone follow the toddlers around. Glad you have friends coming over to help out as well. Enjoy these next few days because they will seem to go a little slower while you wait but the time with Gabby will be precious. Can't wait for those pictures the camera is packed and waiting to take :)
ReplyDeleteHang in there! You look beautiful. Remember to tell yourself you CAN do it-you'll be okay. Your body will respond to what your mind is telling it. Can't wait to meet her!
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