Over 7lbs!
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
We had our last sonogram today. The baby's kidneys are both dilated, so we'll just follow up with the pediatrician after she's born. Otherwise she looks great. I thought she'd be about 6 lbs now, but she's over 7 lbs!! Yikes!! She might be close to 8lbs when she's born, which is great for her, but scary for me.
I'm just not sure I'm ready for this. What if I don't love her enough? What if I'm not attached to her? What if I'm not a good mother? I'm just not ready to take this step yet, but at the same time, I'm soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo uncomfortable that I can't bear to be pregnant for much longer. I probably got up to the use bathroom 20 times last night. My legs ach from carrying all this extra weight around - especially since I've been walking for a few hours each day per the doctor's suggestion. Ugh. Will I ever have energy again? Will I be able to roll over in bed without groaning in pain?
Just 6 more days...
posted by Avorie @ 11:31 AM,
4 Comments:
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At 12:04 PM,
Cathy said...
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Hang in there, you'll make it through the next 6 days...it's amazing when your baby is with you and your tummy is gone (well...almost gone!)...more comfortable times are ahead!
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At 2:48 PM,
Isabel said...
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Oh Avorie, I wanted to cry when I read this post.
Of course you'll be a great Mom. And of course you'll have energy again.
I am glad all is well with baby. How great that she's so big. I'm surprised!!
(sorry about all the bathroom trips. I had a record last night...FOUR trips!) -
At 7:43 AM,
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I know how scary it is -- I'm right there with you.
But this is one of those times in life when we just have to trust that it's going to be ok. We'll do our best. We'll make mistakes. And somehow, it'll all turn out ok. Probably even better than ok.
Fortunately, there's no pop quiz or license exam. We're gonna be moms. -
At 8:47 PM,
Reesh said...
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Now that Lily is here I have no doubt in my mind whatsoever that I am going to be a great mom. The only secret is LOVE and i am sooo in love already. You'll be great...
