But that's true IT REALLY IS NEARLY TIME, and this has made several things happen....
- I can't help feeling excited to see out Termite, but I'm a little sad that I don't get to do this again, no more bumps for me, three is our number and I don't get to grow another one, no more secret bond, no more guilt-free loving the hugeness of my belly! Again though this does mean we will have a Termite!!!
- I don't wish to be apart from Spartacus or be far from home! This is a strange feeling and I realise completely a hormonal maternal instinct but my its powerful and means I have become a bit of a recluse which in turn means I'm just now re-arranging things that don't need re-arranging, like the office of Spartacus, he remains unamused !
- This is going in capslocks , sorry WE ARE GOING TO HAVE 3 CHILDREN UNDER 5!!!! I have started thinking of the logistics of this.... how do you hold two children and push a pram across the road, what if in a couple of years they decide to run in three different directions, how will the school run work? Anyway I have considered these things and decided .... its better not to think too much, it'll be fine, I can just buy some skippy ropes and tie the kids together when we are out (I'm joking for anyone who thinks there is need for a 'cause for concern form')
- I'm craving more mints and pickles than ever before and I'm HUNGRY A LOT
- I feel the need for an evening out with Spartacus before I have a baby attached to me almost permanently, yes I am a fan of cuddles and carrying and I love every minute but poor Spartacus deserves a bit of me time I think.
- Now this one came as a shock as I have never ever been afraid of the birthing process, but, I have to give birth and something could go wrong, what if I never get to kiss my kids again, what if I leave my husband with 3 children to bring up and support, how will he know my plans and all the little things that I understand because I'm with the kids all the time Like peanut sometimes just needs to have 5 minutes in her room, because like her Mum her emotions get the better of her, or that The golden Child likes his Weetabix put together like a computer before the milk goes on.Will Spartacus know where the advent calenders are, will he know that I've already got the kids Christmas PJ's? Will my kids know that I love them with every single bit of my being and wish beyond everything that they grow into confident happy healthy grown ups who see the world and be all that I know they can be.
What about you did you have any last minute wobbles, I would love to read your comments.
I think last minute wobbles are perfectly normal, although the last one is a bit more than a wobble, I'd bump it into 'genuine concern'. I dont think wondering what might happen if the worst occured is limited to pregnancy though, I often worry on it when I drive past a car accident, or hear of some random disaster befalling someone on the news. What you don't have to worry about though is the most important part (I'm pretty sure they'll survive without the advent calendars) of course they will know how much you love them - it's written here, the same as it's written on their hearts, forever and ever.
ReplyDeleteAh Fiona thats lovely (although you shouldn't make the hormonal hippo tearful ) But I think you are right I worry a lot more as a mum than I did before )and that was a lot already!)
DeleteAs a mother of 3 (and a part time fourth), its fine! I think the biggest jump is from 1 to 2, after 2 you may as well have 16! May be this is why I end up with a houseful and all the local kids joining us on our trips to the park!!
ReplyDeleteTo put it in perspective, I like to remember the important things. My kids are healthy, happy, well fed, loved and polite! Anything I can do on top of this is a bonus!
As to the last mibute wobbles, not really last minute, due to pre-eclampsia with my last 2 (who were both induced at 38 weeks, the last pregnancy complications starting at 6 weeks), my main concerns were not to die! Haha. Constantly checking myself out of hospital didn't help either, so most hospital visits were spent praying my bp had gone down.
You are not the first to say that 1 to 2 is the bigger leap, TBH 1 to 2 for me happened so quick I think I didnt notice the extra work, so hopefully this'll be a breeze :-)
DeleteWe had three under the age the first year has been hard but worth it the bond they all have amazing and we have just completed a holiday in Blackpool with a toddler, and two children walking and we survived!
ReplyDeleteAlways nice to hear from someone who's made it through still sane xxxx
DeleteI fully share your "OH MY GOD THREE children" fears! The whole three under 5 thing is terrifying me haha x
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