A lot of woman have strong thoughts or opinions on getting induced. For me, it is not something I fear, or have concerns about causing problems during delivery. I was induced with both of my other two, so I truly have no apprehensions about doing it once again. Although my water broke with Ashlyn, i was not in active labor so they "induced" my labor. Then with Austin, we induced at 39 weeks since I pushed so long with Ashlyn and they didn't want him to get much larger.
I am certainly having a lot more anxieties with this pregnancy. I've mastered multi tasking with 2 kids, and Matt and I can split and conquer the bedtime routine. So the thought of now being outnumbered by our children is a bit daunting. Ashlyn and Austin were exactly 2 years apart, so I didn't know any different and Ashlyn still felt like a baby herself. At this stage in our life, I feel like Austin (who is 2 1/2) is way less of a baby and independent. So going backwards into baby mode sounds exhausting.
I am ready to not be pregnant though. As much as I have tried to embrace being pregnant this last time, since I know it's the last, it's still not a walk in the park. I can't bend over anymore, my back aches when i sit on the couch, gets tough carrying austin around, my heartburn is off the charts, and I'm tired.
Hoping this little one doesn't have plans of their own and try to make an appearance prior to March 8th. I'm not prepared for an early arrival. I like knowing a date, time, place, and have it all scheduled out. Life doesn't necessarily work that way, but I'd like to be prepped, shaved, packed, and ready that day.
Just a few days until life changes, gets tough, but certainly gets better!
Can't wait to meet you "Cookie"!
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