So I’m sitting in the waiting room at Baptist Hospital, waiting to be induced. Apparently it’s a busy night, so I may be waiting for awhile.
I’ve been very grumpy and tired this past week. It was hard to cope with all the phone calls and e-mails asking how I’m feeling and if I thought the baby would arrive soon. I mean, I am very grateful for everyone’s thoughts and love, and I’m grateful to be having a baby in the first place…… but at this point, I’m tired of guessing and sharing dilation statistics and telling people that no, he didn’t already arrive and I just neglected to tell anyone.
I am so ready to not be pregnant any more.
And here are some things to which I’m looking forward once I’m back to my non-pregnant form:
1. Meeting my baby!
Of course I can only do that once I am no longer pregnant.
2. Wearing normal-people clothes.
That may take a few weeks, but I’ll get there.
3. Ice skating!
Oh, I really miss ice skating. It’s been almost a year since I’ve skated, so I am going to stink at it, but I think I’ll still have fun. I might even buy some new skates to celebrate.
4. Kick boxing
I participated in a free kickboxing aerobics class a couple of years ago and had lots of fun. The gym at Paul’s work just started offering kickboxing, so I’m excited about giving it a try.
5. Going on long walks in the ‘hood.
I’m excited about walking with Paul and Baby Ian to Riverside Village. We might let Cameron the dog join us if he’s willing to behave.
6. Not being the center of attention.
That’s been the hardest thing about these last few weeks of pregnancy! As an introvert, my nesting instinct drives me into my cave. I just want to sit in Ian’s room and contemplate momminess, but I feel like I need to respond to all the kind inquiries from friends and family. I’m excited about being boring again — of course, Baby Ian already has quite the fan club.
I think more than anything, I’m ready for life to get back to normal. I know this will be a totally different “normal” than before baby’s arrival, but I’m ready to see what this new life holds for my family!
I love that you’re blogging this, Christy.
You are blogging AT BAPTIST? Wow, I bow at your geeky pumpitude. Ian has no other possible destiny but geekiness. And geeks rule the world.:-)
Awesome, Christy. You just muse all you want (and all you can, since you may not have a lot of time for it in the near future!). And keep sharing it with us, please.
Good luck! Can’t wait to hear about Baby’s arrival!
Good post.
My mom just called to give me your and Ian’s status update. Know of my prayers, sweet cousin. I love you!!!!!!!