37 Weeks and the Countdown is ON...
I thought I'd do one more update on the stomach... it is GROWING! (If I am still intact on my due date - I promise to post a comparison photo then also though)!
Please excuse the quality of the photos; hubby is not a photographer ;-)! However, it still at least manages to give you an idea of the size... and here is the 37 week comparison with Button:
1) 37 weeks with Button
2) 37 weeks with 'lil M
Difficult to tell though, due to sitting in the first photo... but I look huge in both photos; so I guess I am just plain huge *grin*!!!!
I am now getting the pelvic pain at night, back ache during the day and constant exhaustion! I just keep telling myself that there isn't long to go now... I am starting to get really excited about meeting him; hubby has been anxious to meet him from the start - I have been happy to give him the chance to grow (guess that is partially because I 'feel' him every single day anyway). The thought of two children still frightens me, but I keep telling myself millions of woman have done it before me - so I can also, and it's almost working ;-)!
He is currently moving and making his presence felt - it is a lovely feeling; who can explain it or describe it? Hubby wishes he could feel it also - but he just has to deal with the little movements from the outside (he is so big now that the really big intense movements don't happen as much now). Sometimes I would describe moments like this as 'safe'; he is safe - I know he is okay because he is moving, and while he is still in me he is safe; I can keep him safe. Button now is having to face life head-on; she is still young enough that we can keep her reasonably safe as well - but not 100% like I can with 'lil M currently. She is having to deal with disappointments, fear, anger and the other many emotions that come and go for toddlers... 'lil M is JUST dealing with less room and contentment! But he does miss out on cuddles and kisses, parents who dote on him and a big sister who already seems to be quite maternal, and I am sure will be protective and loving.
I have fallen down the stairs twice in the past weekend - bottom two stairs only, so no damage done (bruised knees and a sore ankle)... oh, but the pride! I must have looked like a beached whale - I couldn't get myself up, had to rely on hubby; and I gave him such a huge fright, esp. the second time. I have now got very strict instructions on how I am to walk down the stairs, how much I am to do during the day (NOTHING), and he rings up and checks up on me regularly! Very sweet... very frustrating!
Ah well - not long now!
Comments
Yep, definitely know how you're feeling about suddenly having 2 children! It'll be a big adjustment, for everyone, but like you say, other women survive it, and you will too.
Eeeeeek, your next post might be introducing your son!!!
And yes, we cannot protect our children from everything, much as we may want to!
Blessings
M