I have been so busy working on Mom's birthday party, that I don't know if I didn't have time to realize all the changes in my body or if this week has just been crazy. But I am officially big, fat, hopeless and pregnant! I can hardly do anything without getting out of breath, my stomach is huge and getting so tight. Poor Adleigh is so active, but there is not much room anymore. She tries so hard to move around and it just doesn't work well. I do know it is getting closer to the end because my hips have been spreading. I remember that with Asher, but I don't rememeber it hurting so bad. My hips are constantly popping. Yuck!
I was hoping after Mom's party, I could just sit back relax and enjoy being pregnant with Adleigh, but I've been pretty stressed because G-ma Baltz isn't doing well. I've been pretty stressed about her and my Dad. The doctors say G-ma is in very very critical condition. She has been suffering...and it is very hard to see. Asher loves her G-Ma, but she is in SICU and you have to be over 14 to go in. So Asher hasn't seen her in almost a week. It is hard to have to keep explaining to Asher that G-ma is sick and only Mommy & Daddy can see her. She got put on the ventilator today. Dad said she is doing better on it and that her body is finally getting to rest a little, but they have her on medicine that keeps her kind of sedated, so we can't really talk to her very easily. It has been a really hard time.
And my last stress....well, there is not a single clean article of clothing or dish in the entire house. I have been trying so hard to keep up, but we go from work to the hospital, gynastics, wal-mart, etc and by time I get home I am exhausted. I try to do laundry and dishes, but I can barely reach the clothes in the washer because of my big belly and to bend over and get clothes out of the dryer gets me out of breath and I can't get my arms around my belly and the clothes basket. Jacob is trying to help me, but he is pretty much working everyday (trying to get some last minute hours in before Adleigh comes and he can't work any overtime). Ahhh! I'm going to have to find a day and clean house all day so that I can hopefully start working on Adleigh's room soon. I'm 31 weeks, so I have anywhere from 5 to 9 weeks before she will be here. Her bed and rocker are in her room, but they are full of stuff and Jacob hasn't had time to get Asher's baby stuff out of the attic. I'm a little stressed...I like to be prepared and I'm nowhere near that at this point. Baby steps...one thing at a time! Baby steps....one thing at a time! Baby steps...one thing at a time!
I know I can handle it. I just have to take a deep breath and relax. First priority is staying calm and healthy for Adleigh!!!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
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Your priorities are definitely in the right order, but I know it's a stressful time. So sorry to hear about your sick family memebers.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you could hire a maid for a 1 time thing and let her help you get the BIG things done in your house. It might relieve a lot of stress in this final trimester.
Thinking of you!
Oh sweetie I am sorry to hear about your grandmother and I know it breaks your heart that Asher can't see her. My prayers are with you for all your trials right now. Just know they will work out and it is OK if your house isn't perfect with everything in the proper place. You take care of you and the baby FIRST. Sit down and breathe and relax and think it all out in your mind. Just do a bit at a time, don't overwhelm yourself and in no time you will have it down. Have Asher pull the things out of the dryer for you. She can fold some things. They may not be perfect but it will get the job done and she will feel very important and helpful. You are right, baby steps, baby steps.. It is going to totally work out. Remember I love you all and you are in my prayers
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