Alright, maybe not a rich woman. But at the very least, I'd have enough to go out and buy myself a new scarf.
I am unspeakably weary of this phrase. Instead of answering questions about the baby's estimated due date literally, I just need to say something like, "We're expecting the baby in mid-December." Because somehow, each and every time I say the words "Well, the due date is December 2nd, but..." (and this latter part is getting more difficult to say as time goes on) "...I'm always late," it somehow makes the waiting all the harder.
Here's the deal (again). I choose to let my babies come in their own time. This is a choice I make because I believe that, generally speaking, it benefits both the mother and the baby. (Yes, I know that there are definite exceptions, and I fully believe that it is a choice each expectant mother has to make for herself. So please, please don't be offended if you're the "let's get this ball rolling" type. I just choose to wait.)
This isn't easy for me. I don't really enjoy being "late" each and every time. With every single labor, it's an exercise in patience. And I'm not the kind that enjoys exercise all that much.
My problem is, I'm too prepared. I nest like a crazy woman in the month or two leading up to the EDD, and then tend to sit and twiddle my thumbs. Granted, there are still a lot of tasks around my house to keep me occupied: spills, laundry, and my ongoing war against crumbs. And then there's dusting. I did that the other day, and found that it forced me to come to terms with just how infrequently I do dust. So yes, I'm sure I can find things with which to occupy myself.
Still, once I'm ready, waiting, eager to meet my new little one, it can be hard to wait.
But that's the way it goes. And so, I suppose that I shall keep having to utter the Dreaded Phrase. I will do my best to enjoy the flexibility I have now with my time. I'll cuddle with my husband in the evenings after the kids are in bed. I'll clean my home. I'll read to my children. I will plan my life as best as I can.
I'll make peanut brittle.
And I'll dream of that moment when the day arrives: when I'm holding my snuggly, sweet-smelling newborn and settling into our babymoon.
But for now, it's still time to wait.
2 comments:
I hate to chime in since my last 3 babies were all early, but it is so hard to wait! I did go "late" with my first 2, but whether late or early, those last few weeks are an exercise in patience and for me, an exercise in graciousness and kindness because I am a bear after about 32-33 weeks. :-)
I was a emotional roller coaster the last week with Will. I remember calling my sister telling her I was "feeling totally settled" in the morning and calling her sobbing in the afternoon because I hadn't even had one little contraction all day. It's SO hard. Praying for you!
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