Waiting and Waddling

I am getting antsy waiting for my baby to come. I am counting down at this point. We have two weeks and 4 days to go unless something happens to make the Doctor decide earlier. The good news is it is during spring break and Auntie Jane is coming to make sure someone is watching the rest of the little darlings so I don't have to worry.

Our life is rather hectic right now with softball practices for two, after school tutoring for three and non stress tests and nutritionist appointments three times a week for mommy. Unfortunately these things all seem to be happening at the same time of day. Thank God the girls have class mates on their teams and willing parents to schlep our daughters to practices and games.

Are we ready for the baby? Not exactly where I would like to be but I can't wait to meet my new baby.

Non stress tests are stressful

As I approach my 35th week of pregnancy the Doctor wants two non stress tests a week. This would be fine I suppose if I had someone to watch after my active toddler. Figuring it all out is very stressful but figure it out I will. I really hope to avoid the c section.

Frustration

I feel the pressure of the baby's impending arrival and want to get so many things done. Alas, I do not have the energy that was available in my second trimester. I have an unholy desire to make sure there is nothing under the bed, closet floors are clean and flat surfaces are tidy (any Riddles or anyone married to a Riddles will be laughing uncontrollably now). There is nothing wrong with wanting a clean house is there? I will be able to clean it eventually but for now I will just have to be patient with myself and realize this is not forever.

Where do you recycle children?

I ask where do you recycle children because I just don't know what to do with them. I have put in place all the organizational tools possible, but they just won't use them. I yell about things in the closet on the floor and they are back two days later. What do I do? I want to throw all there things away and hang them from the ceiling fans, but I suppose that won't help either. I am past the end of my rope with this issue. Gadzooks!

Baby Update

Well, I was excited to find out today that the baby will be out by the due date of the 24th of April. The Doctor told me they won't let me past that date. I was freaking out that I would miss Zara's First Communion on May 3rd. I know it is silly but I do love that whole first communion ceremony.

Just a thought

I would like to make this into a bumper sticker but not sure how exactly I would word it. We see so many praying and wanting our children in war to come home safely. Why do we not fight just as hard for those who are in their Momma's tummies from being killed?

Happy Birthday to Me

I am having a wonderful Birthday. The number seems like just that a number. Fourty Four. I feel so grateful to have all that I have. I received the most beatiful gift today, a picture of my baby that is just melting my heart. I took Zara and Anastasia out of school to come see and they were not all that interested but it was fun to take them anyway. We had lunch together. A great day just gets better and better.