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Stella? Are you in there?

The answer is yes. She's still hanging out, not wanting to come out. I've been walking around as much as I can (she's on my nerves in my right leg now) and I made Darren pick up eggplant for dinner. I'm pulling out all the stops. Well maybe not the sex thing.  I read that can sometimes prolong pregnancy and I'm not risking it. Plus, the logistics of it seems almost impossible. Although if I make it to Monday Darren might have to take one for the team!

I have been working from home which has been a godsend! I went out to get the mail a couple of days ago and my neighbor was outside. She said "You still haven't had that baby yet? You're going to be wishing for these days in a few weeks". I wanted to punch her in the face. Then I talked to my best friend Nicole and she said I really would miss this time. Not that I won't love Stella but having time to myself and getting in the car whenever I want to run a quick errand will no longer be possible.

If you are a mom reading this tell me what you think? What do you miss about not having kids? What do you love about a new baby? I've heard all the horror stories so I'm looking for something to look forward to. I'm also looking for something to do while I wait for her.  Thank you!

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  1. hughesfamilyMarch 23, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    1. " I know why whales are endangered." Please include that next time. Hahaha!

    2. It is unfair, because before I had Lily, I WAS busy and exhausted and stressed at times, just like you sometimes, pre-Stella. I hated when people with kids told me how easy my life was. So, it is really impossible to fully enjoy this time when you are anxious to meet her and can't breathe or walk. So, it's okay to NOT enjoy it now, too. :) but.... I am glad you are trying to savor it.

    3. I miss not really knowing what time it is, especially in evenings. I am ALWAYS aware of the time now... It's now 6pm anymore, it's "almost bath time o clock". Haha. Life is much more scheduled now.

    4. Stella is going to give you a purpose and meaning like you never imagined possible. She will be the best thing to ever happen to you (meeting me being second). I can tell by watching you become her mommy over the past 9 months that you are going to love her immediately, too. She will steal your heart more than she has. I CANNOT wait for you to call me and tell me how much you love this girl. It is all consuming.

    5. Stella, thank you for waiting on me, honey. I am off the cruise and ready for you, now. Love you.

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  2. noniMarch 23, 2012 at 4:04 PM

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  3. gloverfamilyMarch 24, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    This is a sign of 1 of 2 things. Either she is stubborn OR she is super laid back & just sort of kicking back in there.

    Agree with everything Nicole said. Mostly, Stella, get the heck out of there!! We are back!

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  4. JENMarch 24, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    Most simply said - you lose a sense of freedom but gain a sense of purpose :)

    It's always easy to look back on a stage with fondness - oh how I love being pregnant - but if you're honest with yourself and remember the pain and just stupidity of that last week, it wasn't so great :) Just try to sleep and make sure you are as ready as you can be for your 1st!

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  5. thebrimerfamilyMarch 25, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Pre-birth= I miss being lazy. That sounds so lame but I do. I miss sleeping in (even though I was ticked I couldn't actually breath with what I thought was a 12 lb baby pushing on my rib cage). It wasn't the ability to sleep in - just the option.
    Post-birth= I love realizing that if I had a choice between laying in bed for a few extra hours and waking up at the crack of dawn (several times over!) just to realize I had a bigger purpose in life - it's pretty easy to choose. :) You are about to embark on the hardest yet easiest thing ever. It will be SO easy for you to be an amazing mom - look how great you are already! It will be so hard living without sleep and constantly doubting every single thing you do b/c the baby books and word of mouth are the devil. In the meantime, enjoy snuggling her in a way that you will never get to again :) I even said to Jack the other day as he smacked me hard on the head - "dang it kid, you never kicked me that hard in the womb!" And while you are at it, randomly drive somewhere at the drop of the hat without having to buckle in a car seat - you'll be in awe of those days - I promise! :)
    Clare

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