Yesterday marked exactly 3 weeks until our due date. I cannot believe we are already approaching this day. It seems like we just found out we were expecting. I am overwhelmed with emotions right now, just thinking about all that is to come.
On Sunday a bunch of my girlfriends down here threw me and my friend Alyssa (who is due one week after me) a baby shower. I met most of the girls at a Christian wives group. All of our husbands are in medical school (some are med students, some dental, others are in PA school). We come together once a week to support each other, pray together, and strive to become supportive wives and mothers. It has been such a blessing to find a group of women like these ladies.
Right before this baby shower, I had my first panic attack. I think I finally realized all that is to come and I actually became nervous. I started to worry that I was missing important things that I needed for the baby and that we would not be ready for baby Joseph to arrive. Luckily, my smart husband reminded me to sit down and bring my fears and worries to God. Doing that has definitely calmed my nerves.
I know that being a mom will not be easy and I will learn a lot in the next 18 years of Joseph's life, but I also realize that as long as I have Christ by my side, I will be able to make it through every situation. I am truly looking forward to staring into Joey's eyes for the first time. I can't wait to see how much more joy he brings to our already joyful family :). What a beautiful blessing he has already been to us, I can't wait to see how much more blessed we become! Please keep us in your prayers, especially for a safe delivery.
Love and Peace!
Oh Athena! I had this too (I'm sure you remember! I vented to everyone!). I felt I wasn't ready and couldn't get out of my chair to do something about it!
ReplyDeleteI was so scared I wouldn't know what to do and guess what? As soon as they were born, you just know. It just comes. You pull out BabyWise when you need it, you call friends and moms when you need to, but it's just not near as scary as you think it's going to be.
My advice? Make sure you have nursing bras and pads (I just say this because I was at the hospital with out and you really need them!). Besides that, you're all set! Everything you really need is at the hospital and they give you a ton of stuff. You only need a coming home outfit for little Joey.
And another thing...as soon as you have him, you don't care about a thing. You are just so happy seeing your baby you don't even remember why you were so scared. It's the best!
hi Athena!
ReplyDeleteI remember feeling really stressed too before Reed was born--but everything came together just fine, even though he came early. I'm sure you are more ready than you think you are. Just remember that this is such a precious time for your family and to enjoy it even though it will be difficult at times. This time goes by all too quickly and sometimes it's hard to remember that when you have a newborn. Enjoy your wonderful gift from God and remember to sleep when the baby sleeps (at least until he sleeps through the night). Even if you feel like you have a ton to do...sleep! I promise it is worth it! :) Good luck! I can't wait to see the little guy, too!