The doctor told me this week that at 34 weeks, if I were to have the baby early, he would have less than 5% chance of having complications. It's a kind of a relief even though I'm not expecting him to be early. Baby Wassmer is moving around a lot these days though I suspect he'll soon run out of room. I am starting to feel all the little discomforts of pregnancy. I have a hard time sleeping now, more than before, my back really does hurt and regions around my tummy make it hard for me to walk sometimes. I plan on pressing through and talking daily walks.
I also suffer from the horomonal changes that probably leave Tom thinking he married a bi-polar stranger who walks like she's pushing a wheel barrow infront of her that carries this belly. I'm already tired, so I can't imagine what the first few weeks are really going to feel like. Sometimes I wish I could pre-pump my milk, save it, then hand the bottle over to Tom the first night. Ha! I'm sure I'll actually want to be with my new baby boy in the middle of the night.
And even though I have anxious thoughts about labor and motherhood I still can't believe that he's only a few weeks away from joining our family. It is exciting. One comfort Tom and I have is knowing that the Lord has very specific plans for this little man. It was He who planned when the baby would come, not Tom and I. There's no feeling like knowing you're not in control than the feeling of being with child. There's not one thing I can do to make sure his heart beats or that his brain will work or that his spine is in the correct spot. All I do is harbor the baby, but the Lord has designed him, He knows how many hairs are on his head already and what his fingerprints are like. I do not. I can't. And I don't need too. Giving up control to God is so much more satisfying than trying to do it on my own, and reassuring. I only pray that I can remember that from day to day as I face the struggles of motherhood.
Tom and I are closer to chosing to a name. We have it narrowed down, but we are still letting the names marinate before settling on the one. I don't know when that will be, but I am hoping soon. Soon as in before July.
Brooklyn Marion
Born May 19, 2011
Ryan Thomas
Born July 15, 2009
2 comments:
oh, yes, I remember it well. those last few weeks of pregnancy. You can't breathe, sleep, or be far from a bathroom, and the baby decides the best time to do calisthenics is in the middle of the night. You need help getting up out of bed.
I tried to demonstrate a swimming stroke to one of my young students when I was as big as a house, and it just didn't have the same effect.
The pool, though, was the best place to "take the weight off" your poor back and feet.
And, I remember that wearing a Mu-mu without any underwear was the only way to go.
By the way, you will be able to pump and give Tom the bottle to feed for you. Holly even has an in-the-car set-up, so she can pump on the go. Very handy. And Little Joe doesn't care what kind of receptacle the milk comes out of.
I hope you are following a pregnancy progress web site. the best part of all is that it continues after the birth, so you can know what to expect each week/month after he's born. very cool and helpful.
Love, AP
The little man will be here before you know it, big feet and all. You've heard it a thousand times, but all the aches and discomfort are immediately put on the back burner once you hold him in your arms. My favorite part of babyhood is smelling him right after a bath....mmmm. I never knew a Wassmer man not to be a good sleeper, so let us hope he follows in their paths. Meanwhile, enjoy your waddling walks and all will fall into place. XXOO, Grammy
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