I had another appointment to check on "Baby Waffle" yesterday. My weight gain is okay and the baby's heart sounded good and strong (much to the enjoyment of her big brother). The only concern was my slightly elevated blood pressure, which I'm chalking up to a somewhat stressful day. The doctor wasn't overly concerned, but will be keeping an eye on it.
The shock came when the doctor said, "your next appointment will be your last monthly appointment and then we'll start seeing you every two weeks." Um, I'm sorry, did you just say I only had one more monthly appointment? I feel like it was just yesterday that we got the biggest (and happiest) surprise of our lives with that positive pregnancy test. And now I find myself faced with the end of this pregnancy looming closer and closer. I can't even begin to describe how incredibly sad this makes me already. I feel like we spent so much time trying to get to this point and now it's almost over and I don't know if I'll ever be here again.
When I was pregnant with Grayson I felt like I spent the entire 42 weeks in shock trying to adjust to something I was told would never happen. This time around was different. I knew it could happen again (or hoped anyway), and I looked forward to getting the chance to do it all over again with a clearer head. I have enjoyed this pregnancy immensely so far. I feel good for the most part, and I love that I am able to share so much of this with Grayson. I love that even while sitting here I can feel my little girl stretching and moving, testing out her arms and legs. And though I can't wait to meet this new little person and introduce her to her big brother and get to know her, I'm just not ready to be done.
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Grayson Jacob
My Little Man
Otherwise known as Gray or Bug, our firstborn is quite the little athlete. He loves all things sports, and talks quite often about being a "professional" when he's big. He has a gentle soul and loves being a big brother. Some of his other favorite things are music, creating art, running, and figuring out how things work, even if it means destroying something in the process. He turned 5 in July and is thoroughly enjoying Kindergarten.
Scarlett Hope
My Little Daredevil
AKA Lettie or Monkey, our little girl is quite a spitfire. Scarlett turned 2 in September. She definitely has a mind of her own and is very strong-willed. She loves to climb on and jump off of everything in sight. Some of her favorite things are books, baby dolls, and monster trucks, though not necessarily in that order. She has a flair for the dramatic, a great sense of humor, and loves figuring out how to make people laugh.
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4 comments:
First, I totally hear you. I keep doing the math over and over in my head and it seems completely and totally impossible that time has slipped by so quickly.
BUT I have loved every moment of it and it is fun to share with Matthew and even to allow myself to be more relaxed and comfortable with pregnancy is just such a blessing I feel!
Finally, at least your provider tells you these things. Liz has not even mentioned the fact that I will being appts every two weeks or when the glucose test will be (well now the have but it was the at the end of the last appt!!!) However I suppose I could ask and it mostly that I just do not want to know... staying the dark to some degree makes it seem like I can prolong it all!
Just wait guys...remember how with your first, that a week seemed like a month? You took in every little change. You took time to just stare at them and try to watch them grow. When your bundles get here, the time will fly even faster than your pregnancies. I can NOT believe that Eli is 3.5 months old. It whizzes past. Try, even though it is hard, try to take the time to watch them grow (like watching a pot boil.)
This is very sweet!
I know what you mean! Although, remember this post when you're sweatin' up a storm in late August! It will help you to get through those rough days/weeks at the end.
I can't believe you're that far already. It seems like yesterday that I was getting the email to announce the bundle on the way! It's amazing to me that a whole human life can grow so quickly. Enjoy the quiet moments you can steal now while you only have Grayson....they are surely going to get scarcer. Enjoy the moments with Grayson as your only....I look forward to your entries in early September!
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