As I mentioned in my last post, Bill and I were gearing up for a lot of "lasts" this weekend. But, as great as the weekend was, I came to the conclusion that all of the "firsts" we will soon experience will be even more special. Thank you to everyone who has written to me via email, or Facebook, or right here on the blog to give me encouragement for this upcoming week! Your support means the world to me!
This weekend was jammed packed!
Friday was our "last" date night being a party of two or coming home to LBG so we took advantage and treated ourselves to a fabulous dinner out! We stayed close to the house ( just in case) but went to a popular restaurant near us that we once went to when we were very first dating. Vinny's on Windward! Delicious!
After Vinny's Bill and I did some very special window shopping! Bill took me "looking" for my "push" present! Now, I know I am not pushing per say but I have carried this baby to term and I am having surgery in order to bring him into this world so I think it counts :-) Different pain, same wonderful outcome! Bill likes to call it an "incision" present! So anyways, as picky as I am about things, Bill has learned it's always best to at least get an idea of what I might like. After 4 years together, I have full confidence he could have done it without my input but what girl does not like to look at jewelry :-)????? I decided that as much as I loved so many things that we saw, I wanted to go with a piece that was Aquamarine (the birthstone for March). To be honest, I had never seen the stone before but it is getting more and more rare and actually has a beautiful color to it with the right cut! A perfect end to a perfect night!
Here is me at 38 weeks plus ready for our last date night!! Here is to hoping on our next date night, I feel a lot better and look a lot smaller :-)
Yes, I am really that big and yes, the baby has dropped big time! He is ready!! My guess is that if LBG had turned already we would have already welcomed him by now because of how "low" he feels but I think with him being breech, it has bought us some time.
On Saturday, Bill and I woke up early (nothing new these days) and prepared some meals to freeze for the weeks ahead! Then I got to relax with a girls lunch and mani/pedi with my Chavurah group. Such a wonderful afternoon and how great to get pampered one last time :-) Bill and I then had dinner over LB and Danny's! LB had a beautiful table set, with a delicious meal! I wish I had taken pictures...maybe she did! It was great to spend one of our last nights sans baby with them. Of course the night ended with me crying when I said goodbye. Not because I was sad but because I knew the next time I saw them would be at the hospital with our baby! So emotional I tell ya!
By Sunday I was beat! But we had so much to do! It was Dad's Birthday and we were hosting!! Bill was making his famous chicken parm dish so luckily he did most of the work!! We spent the morning doing housework and organizing some last minute things and then we hit the ground running errands. We still had some things to gather for the Bris (see last post) and some things for dinner that night. Dinner was a success and Dad was very happy with his birthday celebration! Thanks Bill for all your help!
So yes, here we are, today is officially Monday March 1, 2010 and I, from the beginning, have always been a March Mommy so, it's time :-) In 2 more days our little boy will be in our arms! Unbelievable.
Today I am nervous, unsettled, and a bit scared. I feel like I am not ready but I know I am. I feel like I have taken all these classes, read a million books and magazines, listened to tons of unsolicited advice but right now my mind is blank! I know it will all come back to me and I will have tons of help but that is the best way to describe what I am feeling right now!
As uncomfortable as I feel right now, I KNOW I will miss the feeling of being pregnant. What an amazing ride! I can't wait to meet you LBG! 48 hours from right now we will be getting ready to head to the hospital! I just can't believe it!
I may or may not post before the big day but will keep everyone updated through email, and facebook! We made it!
I'm Kelly's Mom, and she has told me about you being here in Atlanta too.
ReplyDeletePrayers and blessings for a safe delivery and a speedy recovery from your C-section. You look like a beaming momma in your last photos, so happy. Everything will go splendidly and on Tuesday, wow, you'll be a new Mom! Congrats!
Wishing you all the best and a smooth delivery!! I know the doctors will take great care of you and I can't wait to see LBG and find out his name! I can try and imagine what you must be feeling right now, but I am very excited for you and know you'll do awesome! Everything you've learned will come flooding back as soon as that little one is in your arms.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping for some Mommy and Me time when ours boys get here! Keep us posted and Good luck! xoox