154 lbs... the most I have weighed in my life, and feeling the baby move in cramped quarters. I don't think my skin can stretch any further. I'm still pregnant... that hasn't changed, and I am pretty sure that unless something happens quickly, my little girl will need some help getting here. My Father's Day present to all of the father's in my life (especially my dear husband) will be the birth of Mercedes. I am scheduled to be induced Sunday at 5:00 am.
To be honest, I am pretty nervous about it. I don't remember being scared of labor and delivery at all when I was about to give birth to Joshua. I think I was naive. I remember thinking, "I have bad menstrual cramps, how bad could it be?" Now that I know, I think it causes a certain amount of fear. Although, this time around I am not in objection with receiving an epidural. I figure, you don't go into a routine root canal and ask to have it be done "natural". Why would I do that with childbirth? I guess everyone has their reasons, and maybe someday I will do a natural childbirth, but for now I feel I have nothing to prove to myself, so why not get the pain medication and somewhat enjoy the experience?
I know I will get through the labor and delivery and eventually the recovery process, but I'm not too sure about all of the other little changes. What if Joshua has a difficult time accepting Mercedes? What if I never get any sleep again? What if I can never leave the house again because toting around two children is too difficult? Okay, all of you moms out there who have more than one child, I need to hear your reassurance that even though everything may turn upside down for a little while, it will eventually settle into "normality". I'm excited to meet my little girl. To hug her and kiss her and admire her every tiny feature. I just hope it all turns out okay. So, here's to Father's Day! Wish me luck!
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ralae, you are so cute. I think that having two children on earth will be a wonderful experience. Exhausting.... sure. But it will all be worth it. I am certain. So excited to meet Mercedes!!! Make sure you send or post pictures as soon as she comes out!!
Goooooooooooood luck Ralae! :)
You'll do great with two, just give it 6 months, to return to a new normal.
Oh, good luck Ralae! You are going to get through this one way or another, and then it will be all over. You'll be done with that for a while. Handling two kids will not be a breeze- for me it was a lot of tears and chaos. But, you'll adjust and become confident and it will become easy and rewarding for you. Please post pictures of your hard work!
It's doable!!!! Having two children is fantastic! It's harder and everything takes longer, but I've loved being a mom to two children even more than being a mom to one! Your life is busier, but your joy is fuller!
I'm so excited to see pics!! Congratulations - I hope your labor and delivery are smooth and easy!
I am so excited for you! I bet Mercedes is already here and that it all turned out wonderfully. I loved your root canal analogy!
I loved all the other comments. The fact that you expect it to be a little tough means that you are lightyears ahead of where I was when our second son was born. I agree that a new normal will emerge after about 4 months and you will love the rhythm that comes with it -- days will fly by like you never knew possible. Rough days will be frequent (or constant at the beginning) but there is no greater gift that you could give a child than a sibling! I can't wait to hear all about it!
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