I think every parent has the proverbial, "oh, shit!" moment when they realize they're in the final stretches of their child's incubation, and they realize they're going to have to care for and keep alive a squalling infant. I've had about five of those over the past two weeks along with moments of, "oh, shit...what have we done! I have nothing situated for this baby. No crib, no dresser, not even a room!"
Then I come to the realization that none of that matters save the fact that this kid exits close to term, healthy, and squalling. What matters is that Lochlan will be a big brother, and we will be a family of four. After that is a success, then I can begin panicking about making it all work in some chaotic way.
With that being said, HOLY SHIT, we are LITERALLY a month away from our due date. Now, mind you, Lochlan decided to make an early appearance at 36 weeks and 5 days, so we may be seeing an appearance of Baby Boy #2 sooner rather than later. But if you ask this Momma, he can stay in and bake up to September 6th or so!
How far along: 35 weeks, 4 days
Then I come to the realization that none of that matters save the fact that this kid exits close to term, healthy, and squalling. What matters is that Lochlan will be a big brother, and we will be a family of four. After that is a success, then I can begin panicking about making it all work in some chaotic way.
With that being said, HOLY SHIT, we are LITERALLY a month away from our due date. Now, mind you, Lochlan decided to make an early appearance at 36 weeks and 5 days, so we may be seeing an appearance of Baby Boy #2 sooner rather than later. But if you ask this Momma, he can stay in and bake up to September 6th or so!
Gender: boy
Maternity clothes: Yes, and damn you Target and Kohl's for coming out with new brands at the END of my pregnancy.
Stretch marks: None that I can see, and I'm not looking.
Belly button in or out: It's almost popped.
Wedding rings on or off: On
Sleep: Horrid. I toss and turn. I'm super restless. I can't get comfortable to save my life, and then Bug decides he's going to wake up at 2 am and attempt to get into bed with us. Nighttime is not a good time for the Cable family.
Movement: He's an active little booger, that's for sure. Rolling and pushing a lot. He'll give a few good kicks sometimes, but it's mostly just rolling and pushing.
Best moment the past two weeks: Enjoying time with the Bug while we wait for Baby #2.
Worst moment the past two weeks: Getting beaten out for what was absolutely the PERFECT home for us... :-(
Happy or Moody most of the time: So-so. Mostly happy, but still very overwhelmed.
Food cravings: Strawberries again.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Chewbacca. I'm going to birth Chewbacca.
Miss anything: Feeling fit. I can't walk up the steps without being out of breath. It's shameful.
Weekly Wisdom: I have nothing for this update. I'm all out of wisdom.
Looking forward to: Finding a new home. Finding a new job. Meeting this little boy and working on being a functional family of four.
And this little guy was such a goofball today. He just lit up the adventure of house hunting for us. I had to include this second take with him looking up at his little brother/me.
And this little guy was such a goofball today. He just lit up the adventure of house hunting for us. I had to include this second take with him looking up at his little brother/me.
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