Wistful Thinking

As excited as I am about our little girl coming home, I am also getting sad about the impact on Miles and losing him as our only child. We spend a ton of time together and I know that is about to change. My friend Kris said "the best thing you can do for your child is to give them a sibling", but it still makes me sad that I won't have as much time and attention to give to our boy.

I think Miles is starting to feel it a bit too. He knows something is coming and is getting a little clingy. "Mommy watch" is his new favorite phrase. He also now leads us around by our hands - he'll come over to us, grab a hand, and pull us where he wants us to go. Bedtime has also become more emotional: he curls into me as I sing to him and he always asks Daddy for an extra "Hug Kiss" before he leaves the room.

Tim seems to be feeling it as well - we spend a little extra time with him in the evenings, and try hard not to overly prolong his good night kisses.

Needless to say, we are all aware of the big change coming, and while mostly excited, a little saddened as well.

Flex!!

I had Miles in an undershirt today that was an old PJ top. Tim was undressing him for his bath and decided that the shirt was a muscle shirt and taught the little man how to flex.

Just love this little mug!!!!

The Back Up Plan

Needless to say, everything may not happen as planned and our little darling might join us before the 9th. In the event that we do, we have a back up plan that includes 4 "alternates" and a 2 page document on how to take care of our little boy. (I think I might have over done it.) The good news is that even if I do go into labor early, I am still going to have a c-section and it should only take a couple of hours, so if we do have to rely on lots of other people, it may not end up being too big of a burden... that is if we can avoid the middle of the night phone calls!

C-Section Confirmed

So I am officially having a c-section. With the back issues from December (which I have more or less recovered from), I was afraid of any additional injury that might come of a more traditional labor. That said, set your calendars and send your prayers a week from today at 5:30 pm PST. We are hoping to move the time up, but we scheduled late and apparently it is a very "lucky" day that people want. (Who knows.)

I get set, I had my last doctor's appointment today and all is still well! We got the full debrief on all the risks associated with surgery and a play by play of how it all goes down. Apparently, she is out of me within about 15 minutes at which point she is removed to the nursery with Tim who will help wash her, dry her, and warm her up before they bring her back to me in the recovery room. While Tim is hanging out with our little wonder, I get to be sewn back together. Fun, actually not really - it was a reminder that this is a surgical procedure and I am a patient.

All that said, I still think it is a good idea to avoid further injury to the back... seeing as my foot is still numb from 2 years ago!

The kindness of others...

Twosday is the proud recipient of a tremendous amount of generosity. Clothes have been pouring in for her from 2 women in my mommy's group, my brother's family in CT, and a shower the office held for me on my last day. Literally, our little girl could wear a new article of clothing every day and not have to repeat anything in the first 6 months of her life. I am sure I will find some favorites which means she may not wear everything, but it is wonderful to not have to worry about clothing!

I have been filling in some items like more crib sheets and a pink stroller blanket (I couldn't help myself), but I really haven't had to do much. Thank you to all who have made this easier!!!

Big Boy Bike - in the rain...

We went out for a walk and to the park last weekend and were caught in a storm. It wasn't too big a deal, and Miles LOVED the adventure....

Daycare Choo Choo

One day 2 weeks ago, Tim and I went to pick up Miles from Mamma Sue's. We've had some serious rain over the last couple of weeks so the kids have been forced inside. One day we arrived and they were all on the floor and a couch going over flash cards. On this particular day, the kids were squealing with delight as they paraded around the sun room pretending to be a train. So cute!!!