I can't believe that I've made it to 26 weeks with little to no trouble. Of course, I don't want to jinx myself. I'm just very happy to be getting closer to my all time goal of 32 weeks. I'll feel quite silly for all this pre-term labor worry if I am still sitting here griping at 40 weeks about this baby's late arrival.
Meanwhile, I am trying to enjoy this time. I don't know that I have been successful, but I am grateful. I am anxious to meet this little boy named Gabriel and to know his personality. However, I am also anxious for him to come out healthy and whole.
The realness of it all only hits me in wafts. I've been waiting for what seems like forever for this, for him, for motherhood. Yet, this normal, natural baby is going to turn our lives upside down. So many thoughts and anticipatory feelings...part of why I wish this time would go by quicker. I've never been good at waiting.
So, I'll keep my chin up and remain grateful for the lack of excitement in my life right now...
1 comment:
I can't wait to see Gabe too!! Congrats on your 26-week milestone; 32 weeks isn't too far away at all! I remember feeling surprised at how anxious the final weeks made me; I found that the longer I waited the more worried I became. I can't imagine what women who make it to 40 weeks must feel; perhaps the physical burden of being so pregnant for so long lessens the emotional load.
Your pics are gorgeous Joy - what a talent!
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