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Nearing the Moon

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Things, ladies & gentlemen, are getting real. As I enter deeply in my 3rd trimester (as I’m writing this, I am already 34 weeks in), I am starting to realize that this is actually happening. A baby is going to join our party of 2 and my life will completely be changing (for the better, of course). I am no longer my bouncy, energetic self with a huge increase in symptoms and fatigue. Sometimes, I just want to lay in bed all day (and sometimes I actually do). My belly feels very heavy even though I realize it’s small, so it’s hard for me to maneuver around and sometimes hoisting myself up requires some assistance. My back and feet hurt, and I’m aching for a delicious cocktail or 7. 😉

But all these new changes, and at times, woes are so absolutely worth it when I think of what the end of this journey entails: a little bundle of Luna. Someone that is going to call me Mommy. It’s almost too much to wrap my head around and I have a hard time imagining what that connection and bond will feel like. My dreams have ramped up lately and they are all about labor and delivery. My anxiety and fear of the unknown about that experience is growing, but I have faith in my own strength and my doctor’s knowledge to get me through when the time comes.

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One thing I do feel is ready. Ready for pregnancy to be over and to start this new chapter of my life. I didn’t think I would feel this way, but the anticipation to meet her, see what she looks like, what she is like in general and start on this “new parents” journey is pretty strong. I may feel differently when I have a hysterical crying newborn on me at 3am that refuses to latch leaving me in tears, but for now, I naively say, “lets do this! Or should I say, “Allons-y!” 😉

Comments

  1. Such an exciting time!! I remember towards the end of my pregnancy the days couldn’t go fast enough. I was SO DONE with being pregnant haha! But there is absolutely nothing like seeing that little life for the first time. It’s truly life changing.

  2. Awww this must be so exciting! I bet you can’t wait for the day now and seeing these photos is so sweet too – I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes nice and smoothly for you and allons-y indeed! 😀 – Tasha

  4. AWWW. I remember those feels. My boys are getting big (17, 10 and 5) but it all comes rushing back to you when you hear someone else going through what you did!! Cannot wait to see pics of baby Luna. Only a few more weeks momma!!! <3

  5. That’s exactly how I’m feeling right now! I feel like I got here so fast, but now the days are crawling!

  12. This is seriously such an exciting time. I remember nearing the end of my pregnancy and just being ready to meet my baby 🙂 I was nervous about L&D too, but I just had to keep telling myself I could do it and believe in my own strength – can’t wait to see pics of little Luna once she arrives.

  13. Just discovered your blog and I’m a fan!
    I just recently became a mommy too and all I have to say is that labor is no joke but you’ll get through it perfectly and the moment you see your little Luna, you’re going to forget about all the pain you had and you’re gonna be more in love!
    I also say to enjoy the last days of pregnancy, I felt the same way about being over it and now sometimes I miss it because theres no “staying in bed all day” when baby comes. haha.

    Good luck on your delivery!
    Andrea
    http://www.belairbeautiful.com

  15. Hi Andrea! I’m so glad you found me and like my blog!
    Your little one is gorgeous and I could definitely use some of your makeup tricks 😉

  16. This time is the best time! Anticipation for your little one, I remember how excited I was to greet my son and all the planning that went into getting ready for him. Then when they get here whew life is going to get interesting. 🙂

    don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it with latching or anything!

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