This Christmas felt different to me, not surprisingly, I guess, because of being 8 months pregnant. Time continues to move a lot slower when you are pregnant and still recovering from a broken ankle. And of course, I'm growing larger. Since my appointment two weeks ago, I have gained 4 lbs (Thanks no doubt to excellent Christmas cooking compounded with little exercise!). Four pounds! It seems like a lot, and I hope this baby appreciates it.
People keep asking if I'm ready. Like, how? Materially, I guess we are getting there. The to-do list still includes 1) packing labor bags and making sure we have directions to the hospital from all possible venues 2) finalizing a birth plan 3) buying baby bottles (either glass or BPA free) and some way to store breast milk in the fridge/freezer and 4) other little things like onesies, outfits, and medical supplies.
Emotionally, I'm still on a roller coaster on that one. Now I'm starting to feel big enough that I can see why women start feeling ready for this 9 month saga to be OVER. But am I emotionally ready for the pain of labor, the immediate recovery, and then the prospect of being a Mom first to a newborn and then for the rest of my Life?? Is anyone? It will be a wild ride, I'm sure.
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