I feel totally guilty because I sort of forget I'm pregnant half of the time. This kid seems like he's getting the short end of the stick compared to his sister. By this point in my pregnancy, Tabby had a whole nursery completely stocked and ready to go. This kid has a box of clothes in his sister's closet. And the plans for his arrival aren't real extensive … We'll be putting up the pack 'n' play in the master bedroom and installing the infant carseat bases.
I'd love to have things more ready, but we're running out of time. Hopefully Matt will have Tabby's toddler bed done in time and we'll be able to transition her to it so that the crib will be ready to go when the baby is reay for it and reorganize Tabby's room to accomodate both of their things.
And when is he coming? We're still not entirely sure. We met with the OB on Friday and the scheduled C is pretty much a done deal, but we don't know a date yet. It will be around 39 weeks, near April 24th. Meanwhile, he's busy be-bopping around. Baby wiggles are the best part of being pregnant for sure. Otherwise, I'm kind of over it. Sleep is fitful and inadequate and depending on the day, I can sometimes take it fairly well and sometimes not. I am working hard at not being too grumpy. Matt is too nice to let me know my win-loss ratio on that battle.
Hey those are still some plans. And that happens a lot with being busy with a toddler, a career, home, marriage etc.
Hang in there.
Don't feel bad, it tends to happen. Brianna had every moment of her life chronicled. Alec, uh, not so much. Poor “not the first kids” always get the shaft.
Heh, I know what you mean! Honestly, I think part of the enjoyment of a second (or, in my case third!) baby is being a lot more relaxed over his or her arrival. Both of my kids slept best in their infant carrier for the first month or so, so I'm in no rush to set up the crib. As long as the car seat is installed, that's all we need. Well, and some diapers and onesies too
The best thing is that your baby won't notice how “ready” you are or not — only that you're there! 