Last night while Steve and I were taking our evening bath together (yes, it is one of our favorite rituals, especially now that we have a huge bathtub), he asked me if I was ready for our son. Of course I said yes, to which he responded he was too. Then we looked at one another and started laughing...no words needed to be spoken, we both knew we need more time, even if it's just a week. I guess one is never fully prepared for something of this magnitude, especially when you don't have much experience with it. Even the smallest thing like unpacking a breast pump and trying to figure out what needs to be washed and how seems daunting. I have never changed a diaper in my life, nor have I had any experience with a newborn. But I'm sure I'm not the only new mom to feel this way. All I can say is I'm sooo relieved and excited to go through this experience with my husband by my side. I know he and I will make great parents, that is the only thing I have no doubts about. I can't wait to experience parenthood together and to welcome our son into this world...someone who represents all the love he and I share for one another.
In a half hour I'm heading to my doctor to see if I've progressed at all and to see if he has turned yet. Yesterday I could have sworn he had since I was feeling kicks on my left side only and my back contractions were gone. However as luck would have it I have felt some movement on my right ribcage today...so who knows. I will also be getting the results of my strep B test back. I keep getting comments from people that my belly looks hugeeee and that a c-section is in my future due to his size...hmmm lets hope not. I'll keep you posted.
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