We've been discussing all the arrangements, like who we want in the room during labor (I say Rhett and only Rhett), how long we want to wait before everyone can meet her (long enough for us to bond with her and for her to breastfeed), and who's insurance to put her on (that has been such a hassle!!)...and let me just say it's all been rather stressful. When we first started this journey to a family of three (well, six if you count Mimi, Libby, and Aubbie) I had no idea some of the situations and decisions we would have to make and how stressful it would become. I suppose this is just the tip of the iceberg to what we have to expect about parenting.
On my way home from work I just got to thinking about my mom and dad and how a long long long time ago :) they were where I am right at this very moment, no children and no huge responsibilities. Then Jesse came and then me and BAM! their lives no longer revolved around "hmm, what am I going to do today" or "where am I going to eat lunch today" (okay, maybe the lunch thing is just me). But really, it's a gigantic change. It's hard for me to picture who my parents were before me and Jesse, because of course I've only ever known them to be mom and dad. And soon, Rhett and I will be a mom and a dad and no longer will our world revolve around us. No more being selfish, it's going to be about giving her the best life possible. So much responsibility, but such a huge reward and blessing. I can not wait. So enough with my rambling...here's a pic of me 35 weeks and 1 day!
2 comments:
Oh my gosh, Heather! You are one cute pregnant woman! :o) There are so many things that will go through your head, but once you hold her everything will just fall into place and it will happen so easily. Importnant things will work themselves out and unimportant things will fade to the background. I am such a "stresser" and having Jubilee has been the best thing. She puts everything into perspective. Lyla is already so loved and she is a very lucky little girl :o)
Heather! You are soooo adorable!! :) And you and Rhett are going to be such wonderful parents!! :) I can't wait to meet little Lyla either! I'm so excited for you both! You're both so lucky and so is Lyla to have such great parents!! :)
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