July 14, 2008

  • I'm too busy to have a baby

    Today my mom suggested that I make a calendar for the kids so they can cross out the days until the baby comes as a way to help them prepare for this big change in their life.  That's when I realized that my scheduled c-section is only 17 days away.  AGGGHHHH!

    I need to make one of these calendars for myself!  I'm in total denial that we are about to have a baby.  We have no names picked ou, nothing is unpacked, the infant carseat is (hopefully) somewhere in the back of the garage I think, and I have a to-do list a mile long. 

    Now here comes my big long whine....and I know it is mostly the hormones talking....

    I'm too busy to have a baby right now!  I'm having too much fun this summer with Delaney and David doing all the summer kid stuff:  beach, playgrounds, pool parties, berry picking, ice cream cones, visiting friends, playing in the sandbox, sidewalk chalk, etc.  I remember feeling this way when I was 8 months pregnant with David.  I was weepy all the time because I would not ever have any more one-on-one time with Delaney.  This time, I know a newborn and c-section recovery will bring our summer to a grinding halt.  Then in September, Delaney starts preschool and David is most likely starting his pre-school program (for his speech delay) in November when he turns 3.  It hit me today that these are my last 17 days of  being a free SAHM with no set plans or place to be.  I love waking up in the morning and deciding what to do for the day based on how the kids and I are feeling.  If we want to go to the beach - we can.  If we want to stay home in our jammies until 11am - we can.

    I need to stand in front of a mirror, stare at my huge belly and say over and over, "You are having a baby in 17 days.  You are having a baby in 17 days.  You are having a baby in 17 days.  You are having a baby in 17 days.  You are having a baby in 17 days."  Maybe that will get it through my head.

    Does anyone else with multiple kids ever feel this way?

     

     

     

Comments (2)

  • I only have two and they are very old, but I am too busy to be anything.

  • I feel that way every time my youngest does something adorable and I think "I need to record that in her baby book."  Then, I realize that I've failed to write down any of her milestones...I guess.  Is that bad?  

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