I have got just over 2 weeks to go till we meet our baby. At this point with my other children i was counting the days but this time im finding it hard to. Of course, I can't wait to meet this little person and discover finally if we are to be a very female dominated household or if all will be equal. But thats not really it. There is something so incredible about carrying a baby. It is a miracle, really if you stop and think about it, how babies are created perfectly in the dark of the womb with, in the most part, no assistance from the outside. Sure you can take you folate and stay away from certain foods but largely it just happens. Cells divide, organs form and a baby appears…it never fails to amaze me.
And i dont forget ever how incredibly lucky and blessed I am to have been able to have this experience four times over….
Anyway so this time it doesnt feel as easy to wish the days away, even though sometimes I feel crushed by the tiredness and aching with the smallest movement. But this is my last baby. The last time I will ever feel the little movements that you can try to share with your family but really are between you and your baby. My last time feeling this exclusive relationship with a little piece of heaven. It sounds really selfish but there is a part of me that finds that hard to give up…
But in the main I am so excited to meet baby number 4, although maybe not as much as a certain big sister…..
Sarah, I’m thinking of you and praying for you as you get closer to delivering the baby 🙂
I’m glad you’re savoring the last bit of pregnancy! I remember feeling very similar when I was pregnant with Maria. I knew that was more than likely going to be my last time and so I tried to enjoy it as much as I could.
take care 🙂