July 5, 2007
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I have just been enjoying life so much!! The schedule is finally less demanding, I have time to sleep in [hurray!!], time to be with my family and my friends… So fun! Ben and I are ‘babysitting’ my sibling this week. I say that tongue-in-cheek because they’re all old enough to pretty much take care of themselves, but I’m here to make sure they get normal meals [not pizza every night], have clean clothes to wear, and that sort of thing. It really is great fun! We just moved in yesterday, so other than a big holiday bash on the 4th with Ben’s family that’s in PA, we haven’t done too much yet.
My baby’s due date is 2 weeks from today! I am getting quite uncomfortable, wondering just how much more this child can grow while he’s still inside! My midwife told me 2 days ago that I’m measuring full-term, but that doesn’t necessarily mean I’ll go early. So I go to the pool to stay cool, or hang out inside and read, and smile anyway.
A dear Jewish friend came up to me last week, just beaming, and said, “When I was pregnant, I always felt like I was carrying around a treasure chest!!” That was such a good reminder for me – big and uncomfortable as I may be, I really am carrying a precious little treasure. I am so looking forward to meeting this little person!!
Comments (8)
i want to see a belly shot! i’m sure you’re the prettiest preggo mama this side of the Mississippi!
i love the depiction of pregnancy as a treasure chest.
what a nice sentiment when you’re feeling like a beached whale, huh?
i remember those days all too well…someone told me when i was 38 weeks that i was “so close, and yet so far”. little did i know how true those words were!
thinking of you, and hoping these last days pass quickly!
Hey!! Haven’t forgotten about you or anything. Life’s on fast forward (as usual) and I have this wonderful new toy that came in today to keep me even more occupied. Can you say DSLR? *big smile* I’ll try to take some pics of your lovely tomatoes and peppers and email them to you, along with an update of what’s been going on. Love ya!
my dearest pregnant sister, you mean so much to this family, we could not do without your cheerful smile, your aching ribs, or your dear ben. thanks. i love you.
i just had some of your a-m-a-z-i-n-g pâtes et se dégonfle (that’s french for penne pasta and chicken, you know) for lunch. so proud of my gourmet sister, who also happens to be a fabulous ‘babysitter,’ who also happens to be the mama of my soon-to-be-niece/nephew. i’m always so excited to come home from work… because you’re there. :]
Loved the treasure chest analogy! Truly it is!:)
Just wait until you look into those sweet little eyes and all the pain will just fade away
P.S I tagged you,go to my site to see what to do
I would love to do some pregnant pics, but i’m booked for the next three weeks
So i hope you still aren’t pregnant in three weeks, but if you are and you still want pics give me a call. – I have to admit i’m a bit jealous that this whole prego bit will be over soon for you, oh well 14 weeks to go and i get to meet my new daughter.
hey girl…haven’t seen u in ages. just found your site thru laura y. this is melanie (used to be beachy) stoltzfus.
i didn’t know you were having a baby! that’s awesome. dinah is having a baby any day now too. i think her due date is in 2 weeks. that’s kinda cool…ya’ll havin babies at the same time.
have fun with your sibs.