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Tired May 16, 2008

Posted by Emily in : Family, Pregnancy , 2comments

A week has flown by and I am now just realizing I haven’t posted anything. Truth is, life is full, and I haven’t carved out any writing time. I am tired. I remember being tired when I was pregnant with Hannah, but since she was my first, I could take a nap all day if I wanted. That is so not the case now. Although I have great help while we are staying with David’s parents, I do not expect them to care for Hannah 24/7 while I rest.

David is studying for the USMLE Step One exam all day, everyday.

Hannah is busy and important ALL DAY, between her naps. (Thank goodness for the naps and early bedtime or I would never have any “Emily time.”)

I have no energy or motivation. Before we got to Utah, (while we were still on Saba) I had big plans of cooking for David’s family, cleaning, going to the park, going for long walks on a FLAT sidewalk, and playing with my dogs. So much for those plans. I barely have enough energy to shower and blow dry my hair. Making a meal consists of giving Hannah a yogurt, and pouring me a bowl of cold cereal.

On a separate note, we met with the doctor we plan to use to deliver this baby. We have scheduled a c-section for this baby the first week in July. (Please, for those of you who are totally aghast that I would have another c-section, please, keep your comments to yourself. I would like to live, and I would like my baby to live, and with the current pregnancy complications, this is what the Dr. said we are doing. No choice. I am TOTALLY FINE WITH THAT. I couldn’t push Hannah out at 8 1/2 pounds after 30 hours of gruesome labor. I am smart enough to NOT repeat that experience.)

I started to feel a little unprepared when we scheduled the date to have this kid. I mean, In 6 1/2 weeks, I will have this little guy, and I haven’t purchased anything for him! Yesterday, Gloria (my mother-in-law) and I went to Babies R’ Us to stock up on supplies. I am feeling much more prepared. I have a nursing pillow, diapers, and some onesies and P.J.’s for him. What more does he need? :)

Life is busy, and when I’m not writing, I’m reading a good book (just finished one this morning). If you don’t see any posts, then you can assume I purchased every book I ever wanted to get my hands on at Barnes and Noble, and I am soaking up the little free time I have before the “new boss” arrives.