Walking is now quite the issue, and turning over in bed is agony (WHY do I feel the need to turn over fifteen times a night?) After a misjudged comment from my Mum ('well, how are you going to get through the next four weeks?') I collapsed in a snivelling heap for the morning. You know when the tears start and then you can't stop it, and then everything anyone says just makes it worse? That.
I need positivity and 'it'll be ok'-ness, not the doom laden 'well, you'll have to give up work' comments I have been getting. Working is fine, looking after the mindees is not the hard bit. Breaking up World War III on an hourly basis with the Chums is harder, and they will be back at school next week. There is no point giving up work as the workload won't decrease by enough to justify not having an income. It's not rocket science. So stop suggesting it, loved ones, and start just metaphorically patting me on the head and saying 'there, there', which is what I actually need from you right now.
We had our scan on Thursday and have learned that a) he's definitely a boy and more importantly b) my placenta has moved out of the way (hurrah!), so the home birth plans are well and truly green for go. I am 37 weeks as of tomorrow so it really could be any day now. Although the Chums were both 40+10 so realistically he's likely to stay put for a while longer. He's very comfortable, even if I'm not. I'll keep you posted.
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| A slightly squished but fairly clear picture of his face... |
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oooh, cute. I was just wondering (in a non-stalkery way) when you were due.
ReplyDeleteThe last couple of weeks are hard, but you will get through it and soon you will have him in your arms. "there, there".
I hate it when people make suggestions to make things better instead of offering sympathy.
There, there, it will be okay.
ReplyDeleteI *hated* it when I was pregnant when people would make those sort of comments. Along with 'HA! You think you're tired now?!?!' and 'Of course, you'll need to XYZ'. Yeah. Not helpful.
So glad you'll be getting the home birth you want!
Thanks, you two.
ReplyDelete(weepy and grateful for sympathy)
ReplyDeleteOh I know that pain feeling from the last weeks. But woohoo about the home birth :)
ReplyDeleteAre you hiring a pool? I had all mine at home - can't imagine being in hospital now!
No, no pool. It's never appealed to me, actually. But I am looking forward to being at home, calmer and more in control than I would be in hospital.
ReplyDeleteThat's the plan, anyway.
Where is the face? I can only see a little potato head upside down in the top left, sort of howling like a Halloween turnip...
ReplyDeleteIt's like a magic eye picture. You have to squint and cross your eyes.
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