The inevitable is soon to occur. It could happen tomorrow. It could happen in a month. This is the nature of waiting to birth.
Here is what I have done to prepare…
I completed my book contract. Wednesday, I closed my files and my computer. I happily looked out the window dreamily, and watched the trees sway in the breeze. Not much passed through my mind.
I washed all the baby clothes and folded them neatly.
I cleaned the kitchen cupboards. The fridge. The windows. The windows are eyes to the soul. Clean soul.
I weeded the garden.
I gently encouraged forced my darling husband to mow the lawn and put all the crap away that has been hanging out on our front verandah for months. Luckily he had a few hours off between shifts, and was very obliging.
Nested. A clean house with a clean entrance feels like a clean start for a baby. Maybe somehow I can convince him or her that life is simple, neat and clean. I can’t do much about the war in Afghanistan, climate change or poverty, but I can at least give this baby hope.
I have been hip rotating.
Sleeping uncomfortably.
Awake since 4am.
Yes, nested and prepared. The world is ready for you baby. Come when you may.
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Nesting is important…it’s like preparing for very, very important company, which, in a way, you are! The irony of nesting is that the urge to do it increases at a time when your body is least likely to cooperate. I’m glad that you seem to feel accomplished. I hope you are able to get some rest as well!
Thanks Joyce. I will try and rest! These 4am starts aren’t really going in the right direction though. x
It’s such an exciting time – but also a bit weird because you’re hanging about wondering if ‘today could be the day’. Thinking of you x
Thanks Catherine. x
Aww how beautiful. May you have a blessed and smooth delivery
looking forward to meeting the lil one.
Ai @ Sakura Haruka
Thank you Ai! You’re comments are kind. x
oh what a gorgeous bump!!! The waiting, wondering.. oh I don’t think I could do it at 3rd time!!! Although I have decided I am not finished babymaking.. but apparently my husband is. Happy with 2.. pigeon pair.. you can’t argue with that logic.
Good luck!!! And let us know when the lil bubs decides its time to enter the world xx
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Two is a nice even number Yvette! But whatever you decide, I am sure it is the best for you and your family.
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How beautiful. I’m so excited for you. I hope it all goes well. I remember nesting … I baked, and baked. So much fun x
Ah, baking. I haven’t done that yet…it will be next on my list of things to do if this baby isn’t here next week.
Aww I hope your not waiting to long. It’s so exciting. I’am usually about ready to burst at that stage and start pumping my self up for the birth.
It feels like that! x
Good luck to you!!!
Thank you
How exciting! Good luck xx
Thank you!
Good luck! The last few weeks are such a long time to wait when you are ready!
That’s true. Sometimes I wish due dates had never been invented.
Thinking of you Zanni. Sending lots of good energy your way. It’s sure sounds like a great place to make an entrance into, I’m sure it won’t be long now.
Prue x
Thank you Prue! I hope not. xx
ohh my…i love your bump! Both my babies were burned on a planned date… i couldn’t imagine the waiting game. I can’t wait to hear the big news!!! And ps… weeding… please don’t hurt your back anymore before it’s arrival! x
Thanks for your concern Tahlia! Back’s been fine so far…it’s other more sensitive ligaments which are currently struggling…But yes, no more weeding.
How exciting! The waiting and not knowing when got to me. Best wishes and I hope all goes well xx
Beautiful post! I am so excited for you! Best wishes for everything.
And what a perfect environment and family this lucky little baby is being born into! (although at the same time, luck has nothing to do with it!)