Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Random Snippets

Goodness, life has a way of running away. My brain has been working in random ways today so this post is bound to be varied!

I can't believe that I'm 30 weeks along already - seriously where did these months go. It's hard to fathom that in 7 weeks I could have a baby that's considered full term!!! Yikes!

Thanks to Stephanie at Adventures in Babywearing a huge box of stuff arrived at my doorstep from Mason & Matisse. Talk about a ton of fun stuff for our us to have with our new arrival coming soon!

Until earlier today I hadn't turned on the computer in days, I've been both nesting and just letting myself focus on my "real world" a bit more. I do realize it's been forever since I blessed you all with a picture of my prego belly so I'll be doing that this week.

I can't promise to read all 600+ feeds in my bloglines so if I missed something extra special please let me know...please!! It's amazing how I feel that many of you are like close friends even though we've never and probably won't ever meet face to face.

I've been feeling very anxious and excited about meeting our new daughter face to face. I'm nervous about the adjustment time. How will my son and my relationship fare? Will I still be able to give him the attention and love he needs? I thought about this today as I sat rubbing his back singing him to sleep for his nap. For the last almost three years if he's taken a nap (where he didn't fall asleep in the car) I've put him to sleep either by nursing or rocking or now that he's in his own bed rubbing his back. Of course this is just on the occasions that he actually naps, 3-4 times a week or so, but I've been treasuring these afternoon times since it's one thing I'm pretty sure I won't be able to do with a teeny tiny one around. I know that's ok and I'm blessed that I've had so many special times with him until now and I do know that there will be plenty more to come.

I'm also so very excited to have another little body to nurse and cuddle, to sleep in our bed at night and to carry in a sling. I'm thrilled to see how our son grows to love her, care for her and be the big brother he is meant to be. I just can't wait to look into her eyes and prove to myself that this love I feel is real and that she's so real. Just to see her little face knowing that she is our precious gift from God for a time. I've glimpsed how fast it will go in the last three years and I know it's not slowing down.

I'm looking forward to all the small and large milestones alike with both of them together. The joy that I have giving each of them the other for a sibling is off the charts. I know that they will only be better people having each other in our family. I absolutely adore that when my son comes into our bed for his morning cuddles he'll hold on to my husband and I and say, "We all a family. Family in bed cuddles. Mommy Daddy,(his name), and baby sister." Even he knows that she's already a part of our family even though she won't officially be arriving for a couple more months!

8 comments:

Stephanie Wilson she/her @babysteph said...

I am SO excited for you! I can't believe you are really 30 weeks! Wow! And so glad you got your Mason & Matisse goodies! YAY!

Steph

Stephanie Appleton said...

I remember feeling very much the same when I was pregnant with Lydia and Kellen was three. I remember the first time Kellen visited us in the hospital. I cried. He looked soooo big next to his newborn sister. Seems like yesterday. Now he is almost nine and she is five. Look you made me all weepy!

Blessed Beyond a doubt.... said...

God has your days all planned out for you. It's amazing how He works it all out. I am able to love and nuture 5 boys! You'll do great. BTW ~ I have special time with all my boys each day.

Linds said...

I have no idea where the 30 weeks went... Is it that far already??? Good heavens! Enjoy every minute with your son, Heidi. Every second is precious. And the nesting is good!

Lisa @ Heaven Sent said...

Wow... only 8-10 weeks to go! Time really does fly. I'm so happy for you!

I know what you mean about the whole "family" thing. Something inside of me just feels like having another is "right." Like our family will be complete... at least for now. I know God wants Emma to be a big sister. Like you, I can just feel it.

What a great blessing that you get to savor these quiet moments with your son while also anxiously awaiting a new little one to hold. God is good!

liz said...

So 6-10 more weeks before I'm Nanny[squared]? Hooray! How will I ever manage two??

Amy said...

Good for you! I miss this last little bit when you are hit with the reality that a new little person is arriving soon! Argh! Gives me the baby itch! I love nursing, smelling their little heads, etc. Life is going to be even sweeter in the next few months for you as this little one comes along.
Blessings

Amy

Glass Half Full said...

It is a precious time when your first child is given a sibling. I can't wait to hear all about her arrival!!!