May. 8, 2008 - Vacation day
Today was a vacation day. Why? Because mom is hormonal. No other reason. Do I feel bad? No, why? Because we don't take a lot of days off, we don't follow the public school's schedule. We have the freedom to do it occasionally and my children's well being is worth it. I woke up feeling like a bear. Maybe that's a good thing and maybe baby will be here soon. I don't know. I am not anxious for baby to be here but I am hormonal. Not much you can do about that but pray and hope to be nice when you don't feel like it.
I have a dear husband who loves me and who was blessed to have been around a lot of hormonal women. I have seen these women towards the end, they are sometimes very crabby. Yes, I think it is normal but not fun. I remember seeing a woman yell very loudly at a friend for trying to get her food at a picnic. I had only one child at the time I think she had many. I can't see myself doing that but I can relate to the hormonal ups and downs.
We met with a sweet Christian sister a week ago at a local park who has 3 children of her own. She told me about these great free kid's dinner coupons for Bob Evans. What better day to go than today? Yes, it was raining cats & dogs out and we got wet but we enjoyed each other's company and even though our 2 year old accidentally dumped his cup of water on the floor...which came open at the bottom and spilled everywhere we still had a great time. We played tic, tac, toe, exchanged bites and laughs and enjoyed ourselves. People do stare after a while when you start having more kids. It's sometimes humorous. I especially enjoy these last few weeks in that people really are shocked that I'm out being as huge as I am. When they ask, "how much longer" they usually get this scared look in their eye and back up. No I promise I've never dropped a baby on the spot...close but not quite! That is fun to see people's reactions. Maybe they think I'm not safe to be out in public? I don't like being alone a lot with the kids and going out helps me some days plus it helps to get out a bit and take your mind off of those last minute things that you want to get done especially when they're already done. Pack n' Play is up, sheets washed, the few outfits that we are using are washed and I even have an emergency birthing kit, also I decided to go ahead and pack a bag this time for the hospital. Why not.
Comments
May. 9, 2008 - Hello.
Posted by OhioSarah
At least we aren't back in the days when women had to be 'confined' during their last few months of pregnancy. Although with gas prices I do feel confined right now LOL. We had to take a few days off this week because of my migraines. But Hannah wants to start school in August so I guess we will be okay. We need to get together :)
May. 11, 2008 - God Bless You!
Posted by Lightbearer
Dear Pam,
May God Bless You these last few days. I am so happy that you had a wonderful family outing, with lots of laughs and love. It's moments like that that we know how important our children are to us, and how much we love being together as a family. Those who don't have the children have no idea the blessing and treasure they are truly missing! Praise the Lord for your insight into your day of rest, and that He placed it upon your heart. I think if we ignore those signs, things can get ugly real quick! kwim?! I can't believe she is nearly here, I can't wait to see her!
Love you, dear sister.
Nikki
