Thursday, August 11, 2011
Friends
Last night David and I met up with some friends, A&W and J&J. We always have such a great time with these 4, I literally leave feeling such a sense of love for these people. We laugh so hard and just always enjoy eachother's company and that is true friendship. Friendships are so important and they are sometimes difficult to keep up because of course we all have things going on and responsibilities to tend to especially as we get older. David and I are fortunate enough to have a strong group of friends that we stay in touch with pretty frequently, these are the friends that will be there forever and watch Max grow up as we will watch their kids grow up. I love knowing that Max will be surrounded by such great people, afterall friends are really just an extension of your family.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
I'm not scared because I KNOW I'm a whimp
The closer it gets to Max's due date (64 days in case you were wondering), the more I think about the actual labor and delivery part. Up until this point I have not thought about it much, I have other things consuming my mind like his outfit home from the hospital, will he have hair, how big will he be....you know the important stuff! I have read story after horror story about births lasting 100 hours and the pain and the agony and to be honest, it hasn't phased me. I mean, there is no way around it, it is what it is why dread it or fear it? I could have a quick labor or a long labor, what matters most is that the end result is the same, Max is delivered healthy and all in one piece.
I am a whimp, I always have been. I don't like pain (but who does??) I know I will cry, I know David will see me make a million ugly faces and I will probably not be nice while I am in pain but as long as I know this at the front end I think things will be just fine!
I am a whimp, I always have been. I don't like pain (but who does??) I know I will cry, I know David will see me make a million ugly faces and I will probably not be nice while I am in pain but as long as I know this at the front end I think things will be just fine!
Friday, August 5, 2011
Busy Bees
Last weekend my brother got married. The wedding took place in Charlotte at a beautiful Catholic church and the reception at a venue called The Big Chill, everything was beautiful! We had a great weekend filled to the rim with family and friends, old and new.
We have been so busy every weekend which makes the time speed up even more until Max arrives. We are now at 30 weeks so only 10 more to go! My work has hired my replacement but she does not start until August 22nd which makes me even more nervous just because there is so much to teach someone and I will only have a little over a month to do so! I am really feeling uncomfortable, it hurts to walk, lay and sit so I'm pretty much screwed. Sleeping is difficult also. By the time I get comfortable I have to wake up to go to the bathroom and then the process starts all over again! I have gathered all our paperwork we need for when Max is born like the aflac form and insurance forms, we start our birthing classes on the 16th and we meet with our potential pediatrician on Sept 2nd. I have tried to stay on top of things as much as possible because who knows if this little guy decides to come early....which by the way David is completely convinced of, I think it's just wishful thinking on his part but who knows :) . I have decided not to breastfeed when Max is born, this subject has been weighing on me quite heavily and it's good to have made a decision, I feel much better. I understand all the benefits of breastfeeding but I also know myself and know that I think formula feeding Max will be a better fit for our lifestyle. I don't want to be a slave to my child. I want David to be able to feed him as well as the grandparents, I want to eat and drink what I want without having to worry if it will upset his stomach, I don't want to be in pain, I don't want to worry that he is getting enough to eat...these are just a few of the reasons for my decision. Both David and I were formula fed and we turned out fine, and now formula is so different than it was 30+ years ago.
So that's about all that's going on now. I know I need to write more frequently but I am still trying to find the time for a million other things. One of these days maybe I will even post some pictures of my pregnant belly!
We have been so busy every weekend which makes the time speed up even more until Max arrives. We are now at 30 weeks so only 10 more to go! My work has hired my replacement but she does not start until August 22nd which makes me even more nervous just because there is so much to teach someone and I will only have a little over a month to do so! I am really feeling uncomfortable, it hurts to walk, lay and sit so I'm pretty much screwed. Sleeping is difficult also. By the time I get comfortable I have to wake up to go to the bathroom and then the process starts all over again! I have gathered all our paperwork we need for when Max is born like the aflac form and insurance forms, we start our birthing classes on the 16th and we meet with our potential pediatrician on Sept 2nd. I have tried to stay on top of things as much as possible because who knows if this little guy decides to come early....which by the way David is completely convinced of, I think it's just wishful thinking on his part but who knows :) . I have decided not to breastfeed when Max is born, this subject has been weighing on me quite heavily and it's good to have made a decision, I feel much better. I understand all the benefits of breastfeeding but I also know myself and know that I think formula feeding Max will be a better fit for our lifestyle. I don't want to be a slave to my child. I want David to be able to feed him as well as the grandparents, I want to eat and drink what I want without having to worry if it will upset his stomach, I don't want to be in pain, I don't want to worry that he is getting enough to eat...these are just a few of the reasons for my decision. Both David and I were formula fed and we turned out fine, and now formula is so different than it was 30+ years ago.
So that's about all that's going on now. I know I need to write more frequently but I am still trying to find the time for a million other things. One of these days maybe I will even post some pictures of my pregnant belly!
Nursery Tour
We did a little nursery tour and posted it on youtube so friends and family that aren't close by could see it. I have to say Max's room is one of my most favorite places to be. I find myself walking in every night before bed and just looking around. I can't wait for this little guy to get here and enjoy the room as much as I do now. The invite for our shower arrived in the mail a couple days ago. I am very excited for the shower but equally excited for a baby brunch our best friends are throwing us next weekend. The baby brunch includes David and other guys which I love, it's a way for us ALL to celebrate, not just the ladies!
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