NO MORE WORK!!
I can't believe it! The last time I wrote a journal, it seemed like it was so close and that was at 18 days, NOW I ONLY HAVE 5 TO GO!!! And even as I write that, I don't yet feel "excited". I am in this surreal state of disbelief. I can not belief that this little monkey who is dancing inside my belly will be in my arms! I have been so consumed with working the last couple weeks and stressed out about the handoffs, I just was so hoping I could get a few days in to rest my mind and body before the baby comes. I don't think he will come early since he is scheduled to be taken a week before my due date but doc says he is ready so if it does happen, we will go with it. Well, he actually said "I'm ok with him coming early, are you?" and I said "Ummm, I have a few things I want to take care of before he comes." and then I felt super selfish because the things I want to take care of include the mani/pedi and the massage and having a couple of dates as we are empty nesters for the last week. But doc said those things are very important and advised me to continue taking the time for myself after he comes as many women forget that they are better moms if they take care of themselves too. So, I share that message with all of you in the journey here, if your trying, or if your in process, make sure you are taking care of yourself too. Well, I hope I have time to do a little nesting here before the cleaning ladies come on Monday. Hehee! I am also going to pick up some pre-prepared dinners from "Dinner A'Fare" so that we have food in the house when we get home. I usually go and put them together myself but they are having a special where they will put them together for you for free. I am all over it! OK, so the house will be ready, have to get the bag re-packed since I decided I overdid it and I certainly did! And then make sure my dogs have some entertainment while we're in the hospital. I am really worried about them. The last few days, they won't leave me at all. If I am standing, they are at my feet, if I am sitting, they are on my lap. And they are so concerned!! So, I have to make sure they have someone coming by to play with them and not just when DH comes home to feed them at night. I have had some friends volunteer, I just have to get the schedule together. Am I an overplanner? Yah, probably. Might as well get the control freak out of my system because I am going to have to give it all up in a few days! Hope all is well with all of you! Hugs and love and babydust to all!
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