I just want to create this post for posterity, so I remember how I felt like in the days leading up to your birth. You see, your arrival will be extra special because you are going to be my first-born. And I want to remember this moment because as they say, once you have kids, life will never be the same again and everything changes.
In less than 24hours, your dad and I will be making our way down to the hospital to kickstart the birthing process. In fancy medical terms, I will be induced into labour and hopefully by late Friday or early Saturday, we will get to meet each other for the first time.
The third and last trimester of pregnancy has been tough on both me and daddy but it was not all bad. Your antics were a constant source of amusement to us. As you got bigger and more sensitive to your surroundings, you constantly reacted to our voices (especially daddy's) and even the sounds from the TV as we relaxed together nightly after dinner. You were and are a part of many daily conversations between us as we wondered about what you were doing inside me and how you would be like as a baby/girl/woman.
The last week or so, my sleep has been unusually peaceful compared to most of the last trimester, it feels like you are preparing me for your arrival by letting me (and therefore daddy) sleep well because once you arrive, we will have to get used to sleepless nights again!
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| That's you, inside my super stretched out tummy (9 months pregnant!) |
Since Monday, when we thought we were going to end up with a C-section to get you out (long story for a future post), dad and I have been making an effort to spend more couple time together. We are looking forward to having you but we also realise that it is important to us as a couple to do and say lovey dovey things to each other that you will probably be grossed out to witness as you get older.
So, that means lots of late nights, random driving trips ending up with supper......cuddly moments everywhere and quiet times like reading together.
Today, as I write this post, the weather is cloudy, cool and calm. The streets are especially quiet (because its New Year's Day and everyone is chilling out at home) and your dad is in the office frantically trying to get more work done so that he can focus on your arrival. I have also been busy trying to get the house clean and in order so....yup so that I can focus on your arrival too. Grandma and grandpa are super excited to see you this weekend so I bet they must also be going through their first day of 2014 with thoughts of you.
We started the day with mass in church to thank God for 2013 and pray for His continued blessings in the coming year. We especially asked Him to continue to take care of you and grant us a safe and peaceful birth. As always, I pray that you always feel His presence in your life, from the moment you were concieved till the end, in what I hope will be a long long time to come.
Had a huge lunch at Samy's Curry....dad and I have a cunning wish to induce labour naturally on our own (to save the time and money of getting the hospital to do it) and it seems spicy food does the trick! Had my first ride in the MCE today. In the days before your birth, ECP and AYE were linked as one long highway and MCE did not exist. Not that this is a particularly important fact, just a random thought that I am adding into this post.
I wonder how tonight will be like. Contrary to what I thought I don't think we will be too pumped up to sleep. We have grown into the idea of being parents to you and shall be snoozing deeply to get enough rest for the exciting times ahead. I am remembering and appreciating the silence and stillness in this house as I sit here......and welcoming the sounds of laughter and girlish tantrums that will soon come from you.
So, hang tight little one, tomorrow we start on a new adventure. Rest well tonight too, you will need lots of energy and focus for your Birth Day.
Love you, always and forever,
MOM!
