it's amazing how, when you're pregnant, you hear all sorts of unsolicited advice from just about anyone. and i mean anyone --- from the hairdresser to the shakoy vendor!
i find it funny that everyone tries to guess if i'm carrying a boy or a girl and everyone seems to get it wrong! hahahah. they all think i'm carrying a girl, either because of the way i look, or the shape of my tummy. seriously, if i hadn't seen the proof in the sonogram 5 times, i'd probably start believing them. everyone seems to have a strong opinion about how to predict the baby's sex based on really weird criteria. ah well, there's only one sure way to find out anyway, and i'm going to next week. =)
i think if i actually listened to what everyone says to me, i'd have gone crazy a long time ago. rest more. exercise more. eat less. eat more. drink milk. don't drink milk. put your feet up. go walking. it's a good thing i only listen to what my OB says. that's what i pay her for anyway, right?
it would be great to know exactly how my baby's doing inside my belly. but i haven't had an ultrasound since i left singapore. i can feel the movements changing in nature (waves now instead of violent kicks). and i can actually feel the contours of the baby from the outside. do i worry about him being small or large? not really. vito was a really tiny neonate. he was only 6lbs, because he came out at 37 weeks. and i had a hard time making him gain weight because he developed gastro-esophageal reflux after a few months. yet, look at him now! so yes, i know i need not worry. big or small, this baby will be loved and that's that.
preparing oneself mentally for childbirth is so much harder than the other preparations. oh yes, we're about ready with all the baby stuff. i'm not so sure about the rest though. i still have my fears of not having the same energy level i had before (i'm 5 years older, after all), and having to divide my attention between the baby and his big brother so that neither one comes out feeling rejected.
maybe i'll start thinking about that next week. there's still work to be done, projects to finish, emails to answer. pray for me?
last thoughts before the homerun
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Posted by Patricia at 1:05 PM
Labels: childbirth, pregnancy, thoughts
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may you have a safe delivery and a graceful recovery... i wish you didn't have to stress about your projects. please rest well before the big day! *hugs*
I am praying for you gyud! especially for your mental strength and physical endurance with the childbirth because thats what you have been saying since i asked you about it, and what i could read in your blogs=)
im sending good energies to you, my chakras, LOL..
i wish i were there...i'll be standing by the hosptal door to greet baby Raoul the first morning he's out, and reat the mommy to nice breakfast,LOL..
im so proud and so envious of you...reading all youve written here, i know i could never qualifiy to be a mom, (on the physical alone, i dont think i could hack it).
God bless you PAtricia....sending hugs and wonderful energies your way=)
hi pat..sakto jud ka.makaboang bitaw...all the best!
*giggle* I hear you Pat. Instead of being irritated, I laugh and enjoy everything they're saying. I've been good at finding humor. =)
Wishing you a very safe delivery & a good recovery. Mwah!
Almost there Pat... almost there. It'll be a very different game ball once Raoul is out. But I know, you'll be fine. Ikaw pa?
therese, chelo, normita, lynette, and mai - thank you so much! it's so nice to have you all with me on this journey. =)
warm thoughts and heartfelt prayers are being said for the baby and you. God bless and congratulations!
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