33 Week Bumpdate
I’m going to do the next few bumpdates a bit differently. The old format was getting a bit repetitive. My cravings aren’t changing very much (pretty much food in general is good, with the exception of the few days I am battling morning sickness all over again). I ache all the time; my body hurts. Braxton Hicks contractions are coming more and more frequently and becoming more painful. I forgot how annoying they were. I’m getting up 8-10 times per night to go to the bathroom, so sleep is minimal. I’m just all around uncomfortable. This is the point of pregnancy where I am not in any way, shape or form afraid to admit that I hate being pregnant.
There. I said it.
I hate pregnancy.
I would endure 20+ hours of labor while being forced to watch ESPN the entire time if I could avoid the actual pregnancy part of having a baby. I know it’s worth it. I know that the reward in the end makes every single second of discomfort vanish…
But still.
For now? It still sucks.
The reality that we are a mere weeks away from meeting our baby boy is starting to sink in.
I’m ready. But I’m not quite ready (if that makes sense).
There are things around here that I still need to finish up. There are baby clothes and blankets that need washing. Bags that need to be packed. Gifts (for my boys) that need to be purchased. I’ve started putting together Noah’s Big Brother goody bag, but I’m not finished yet. That’s one of the main things that I am determined to have ready, even if nothing else around here is ready.
I’ve got the bag already here (stashed in a closet so he can’t see it) and I’ve got the boys matching Big/Little Brother shirts on the way. Just a few minor things to get ready for that.
And I want to make it completely through Noah’s birthday and Halloween before this baby arrives. I won’t be 36 weeks until then anyway, so I’m sure I can hang on that long. But, just throwing that out there. (Truthfully, I’m hoping that the extended walking we’ll be doing on Halloween will kick start labor Halloween night…).
We have a few things left to order for Jonah, but all of the essentials are here (carseat, pack-n-play, crib, diapers, wipes, bottles…) and just waiting. Noah’s over the moon and keeps telling me to hurry up and let his baby brother come play. I can’t wait to see their relationship form in the coming years. He’s going to be such an awesome big brother. I just know it.
My mom is coming on Wednesday, so Josh and I are hoping to squeeze in a few last minute date nights before things turn upside down with a new baby and the holidays coming up. The rest of this year is sure to be interesting…to say the least.
Only a few weeks to go…I’m just savoring my time with my two boys before two becomes three. Enjoying the days with my biggest baby while it’s just the two of us. I know that I’m going to love having a second baby around….without question. But, I still slightly mourn the end of Noah’s time as my one and only.
But, that’s a post for another day.
If you guys don’t mind, would you keep our little family in your prayers this week? Josh is having minor surgery on his shoulder tomorrow (Tuesday) so prayers for a smooth operation and quick recovery would be very much appreciated!
Can you please deliver on November 2? That’s my birthday so it would be a really awesome day to deliver. Just sayin’… LOL
Best wishes to Josh for a speedy recovery on his surgery!
I get you switching up the weekly format a little bit. I did the questionnaire with Cameron’s pregnancy and it got SO boring. I won’t ever do it again. I like reading something like this anyway! 🙂
You’re allowed to say it. I think pregnancy is one thing when you are pregnant with your fist and a whole other kettle of fish when you are chasing after a child at the same time. I loved being pregnant with Cameron. Loved it. Didn’t want it to end. I was so excited to be pregnant again but by the end of Gavin’s pregnancy I realized that I didn’t like it so much any more.
And now? I’m kind of scared to get pregnant again. I like my non-pregnant body.
Hopefully the next few weeks don’t crawl by, but don’t go too fast either.
Praying for your family and for Josh!
I will definitely say prayers for a smooth surgery and speedy recovery. Especially with you being so uncomfortable, him recovering quickly is muy importante! All I can say is I absolutely feel for you with the pregnancy dragging on thing. It sucks. Babies are an absolute miracle and blessing of the greatest kind, but for some of us the pregnancy part simply sucks.
You’re in the home stretch now. And I can understanding hating being pregnant at this point in time. I think that I did too. I’ll praying praying all of the other things that you want to get done get done, and for Josh as well, that his surgery goes well. Get some rest!
Oh girl, do I know what you mean! My second pregnancy was miserable… when you’re chasing around a toddler and can never rest… it stinks. Then my 3rd pregnancy I had two toddlers to chase around, I was pregnant with twins, and sick as a dog. As awful as it sounds, there were times I was thankful that the babies came early – at 30weeks and 5 days. It was THAT bad! Many people can’t understand that… but, that is the truth. Here’s to hoping you can somehow find some rest and a comfortable position to relax and enjoy your little man! Good luck!
Yep. Ditto. Hated it. Was miserable the last few weeks. But it will be over soon!
Right now my husband and I are trying to get pregnant so I’d give anything to experience being pregnant…I guess it’s all perspective. We’ve been trying for 5 years now and are now getting some medical help to hopefully achieve a healthy pregnancy.
Best of luck to you in your last few weeks….I’m sure it will be worth all the discomfort.
You are truly blessed!
I am so sorry that you guys have been struggling for so long. We tried for over a year with our second, so I can’t imagine what 5 years feels like. And I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to even carry a baby. Believe me, that’s not something that I take for granted at all.
awe you look beautiful! i know how you feel hun it will be over soon – just not soon enough 😉 prayers for all of you!
I haven’t experienced the pregnancy yet, but I wish you well. I know you will be a great mother to two. I just wanted to let you know that I will keep you and yours in my prayers this week just as you requested. I love reading your blog. I haven’t heard from any of your family recently I hope your mom, dad, and sister are all doing well. I love reading about your life since you moved to Alaska. It is always refreshing to keep in touch with people from the town we grew up in. Well hope things all go as you have planned and God bless. Just remember Isaiah 40:31–Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.
All things will work out.
I totally hated the last 6 weeks of pregnancy. By week 37, I was literally begging this baby to be born. But of course, he didn’t listen 🙂 He came well and ready one day before his due date, and I can tell you, aside from the quick and easy labor that made me very happy, and that I finally had my baby in my arms, I was SO THRILLED I wasn’t pregnant anymore.
There, I’ve said it too!
Enjoy the time with Noah. It truly is end of an era. Not necessarily in a bad way, but an end nonetheless.
Love and light your (and Josh’s) way!