I'm not sure where the time has gone since we first found out I was pregnant back in September. But here we are at the end of May...just about a week away from my due-date!A few things I'll miss about being pregnant:
-Spontaneous naps...in the truck...in the staff room at work...on the couch. You name the place, I've probably crashed there.
-Not only being allowed to enjoy a little extra dinner or dessert, but being encouraged to do so! I might regret it on my waistline after Barrett's here, but I enjoyed the good life with bonus doughnuts and hot dogs.
-Funny questions or statements by kiddos at work. One girl wanted me to name my baby "Marshmellow Qualley". Another suggested "Michael Jackson". One little boy asked if my baby was getting wet while I was in the pool.
-Sharing the excitement with moms at work. Unless you took a look at Barrett's room and closet, you wouldn't be able to grasp how spoiled this kid already is. Working at Emler Swim School was like having a hundred family members who all wanted to shower Little Qualley with gifts and know everything as my pregnancy progressed.
-"Ash Wednesday". Grant deemed every Wednesday as my day where he suggested I just do nothing and let him take care of dinner and anything else on my to-do list. I hope this trend continues.
-Thumps and bumps from my belly. I love having such an intimate connection with my baby.
-Maternity shorts and dresses. I could do without maternity jeans and their saggy butts. But give me a pair of cute maternity shorts or a little sundress and I'm in pregger-heaven.
-Surprisingly enough, my OB visits. I was referred to THE best OBGYN. You can tell he loves his job and treats you like you're the only person on this earth having a baby. And his staff is no different. Doctor visits have been like going to visit friends over the past nine months.
-Grant's fascination with my belly. He refers to it as "the Barrett" and would routinely comment on how my Barrett looked bigger and would patiently wait to feel a kick or jab.
Things I won't miss about being pregnant:
-The tossing and turning at night as I struggle to find a comfortable position with my giant belly.
-Getting stuck as I sink into my couch and have to roll my way out.
-The question, "Are you ready?". How do you answer that? "Nope!"
I like that what I'll miss about being pregnant far outweighs the things I won't miss. This pregnancy has been incredibly easy and FUN. I've been blessed with good memories as I've carried Barrett. I know I'll miss the glowing-feeling of growing a tiny human, but I'm ready for the next chapter!
4 comments:
You are one of the cutest preggos I've seen, too! I am so happy for you that this pregnancy has been so good to you. But I'm also so happy to see Barrett! :)
You are so incredibly blessed to have had such an easy pregnancy! pregnancy looks good on you too! :) I can't wait to see his sweet face! Suggestion: try really hard to remember the feeling of his hiccup in the womb...the first time he has them outside of the womb might make you cry...I did :) A special bond of those kicks and hiccups that you will miss...I know I do!
I'm so happy too that it has been such a good pregnancy! You look SO great!! Now, we want to meet that sweet boy!!
I think that you've made being pregnant look very graceful. Pregnancy is always hard and so to hear you being so upbeat about it is amazing. I think you're probably dealing with the same yucky third trimester stuff we all had- but you're handling it so much better! Am proud to be your friend. Pat Barrett's little butt or head for me- whichever is more accessible right now.
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