Today is officially one week until my due date and while the countdown is on, I’m trying to appreciate every moment I have left with this precious bub kicking away inside my belly. My house is clean and tidy (thanks to my wonderful Mum who has been constantly stopping by to help me do chores that I’m finding difficult), my hospital bag is all set to go and I’ve done as much ‘nesting’ in these past few weeks as my energy levels will allow.
Each day, I spend time thinking about how our family is about to change. About what it will mean to be a family of four, about how Grace will adjust to being a big sister and about how I will find my new rhythm as a Mummy of two. I wonder about how my labour will go. After having such a clear idea in mind with Grace’s birth, this time around I have no plan at all and have let all expectations disappear. But I feel at peace about what is ahead of me and know it will be an exciting time for our little household…
Image above found via Courtney Moser on Pinterest. Original source unknown.
Very exciting... enjoy these last few days as a family of three :) x
ReplyDeleteP.S -cute photo!
So excited for you and love this pic... Have a wonderful last days/week/s of pregnancy, you sound like you're in the perfect place :)
ReplyDeleteAmanda, best of luck with your delivery. I'm so excited for you! I look forward to seeing photos of you new baby (or bub, as you say, which I think is the cutest expression). All the best,
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Exciting stuff! Love that photo too :)
ReplyDeletebest wishes to you Amanda. Funny thing was, when i turned on my computer a few minutes ago, i thought, 'i wonder if Amanda has had the baby'. That is a great photo too. Jane x
ReplyDeleteOh Amanda! Best wishes hon! So exciting!!! x
ReplyDeleteyou sound soo relaxed! enjoy - how special watching Grace become a big sissy!! lovely time x
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear that you are able to sit and relax and enjoy these last few days with Grace as a family of three. You sound calm and ready for this new little baby to arrive. Thinking of you. Take care lovely. xx
ReplyDeleteHow exciting Amanda. I have no doubt you'll handle everything in your usual calm manner. Glad you're not worrying about labour, midwives are marvellous creatures and will look after you no matter what! You sound so organised, which will make a huge difference to the newborn phase. Lots of love to you and your family, can't wait to hear the good news! Rachaelx
ReplyDeleteHope everything goes smoothly for you and your family.It's an amazing time ahead.Best wishes.
ReplyDeleteI'm wishing you well I hope it all goes smoothly. You are a (deservedly) very lucky lady to have such a beautiful family. Take care x
ReplyDeleteOh Amanda, you are ever-present in my thoughts. That's eminently sensible to just *go with it*, without expectations. One thing I meant to ask - have you thought to buy presents for Grace and the baby to give each other? That was something we found really helpful with the pixies. J x
ReplyDeleteOh I love that photo - captures, the week before anticipation perfectly. You will look back at it and smile. Good luck Amanda! Can't wait to hear the news xo
ReplyDeleteCute photo. It is getting so close now. How exciting. Stay well and calm.
ReplyDeleteYay!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear about your Bub's arrival :)
Wouldn't it be cool of both our bubs came on the same day :))))
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You are just too cute! I can not believe you are due in 1 week and have skinny ankles. I think I lost mine at 7 months! Can not wait to see your sweet new addition and thank you so much for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteYou sound perfectly ready, open to all that is about to happen & embrace your wonderful new life. Congratulations. You know what, you just keep finding more & more love to give the more children you have & the older the grow. Love Posie
ReplyDeletecant wait to hear all about it..stay rested and calm gorgeous girl:) p.s love the picture xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, Amanda. You sound like you are in such a good headspace too - you've such peacefulness and accepting attitude of the changes to come...which I know isn't easy to maintain some days. All the best for the pending arrival of
ReplyDeleteyour second bub - there is so much joy that comes with knowing some of whats to come, how a tiny beautiful bub becomes an amazing little character/a walking and talking layered personality so very quickly. Take care xo
PS If I don't respond right away, you'll know why :)
CONGRATS sweetness. I'm a bit late to the party as always. but I hope all goes well when bubby chooses to arrive! and you should totally do one of those pictures but with the bump showing too while you can! SO CUTE. xx
ReplyDeleteCute post, I love it.
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