In the home stretch...

[ourlittlemonkey]

((Okay, I started and stopped writing this entry SO many times.  I've just seemed to have completely lost my passion and knack for writing altogether.  I'm sad that I haven't documented this pregnancy as I did the others, but I'm also not into forcing myself into activities that I don't find enjoyable or rewarding anymore...  However, I don't want

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[mstab]

Thinking of you!! I look for you every day to see if you have some news (either here or on FB). So glad that you've made it farther than you expected! I love knowing that the little bebes have done the right amount of cooking. :-) My last two came earlier than expected, so I know just how you feel. Happy labor vibes to you. Can't wait to hear some news!

[lululily]

I know how the night ended! Just wanted to let you know, though, that I hear you in regards to the third-pregnancy guilt. You've probably already laid that guilt to rest with your over-the-moon bliss hormones, but I did want to let you know that I felt the same way with Lily. It was a hard, uncomfortable pregnancy, with a lot of relationship stress resulting from the whole unplanned third thing, and then capped off with ruptured membranes at 31 weeks and three weeks of hospital bedrest and a preterm baby. Hard times and a whole whack of guilt. And then, she was born, and everything was beautiful. There is something wonderful to parenting your third - you'll see. They miss out on some things, but they gain SO much more. Never let your guilt get to you. This baby will grow up snug and secure and well-loved, with a VERY special place in your family. You'll see!! I'm so happy for you! Congrats again!!

[eekm]

Oh darn, my comment just went in as anonomous. That was me. Saying congratulations. And the love will come. It took awhile to come with Kellan. And it took awhile to be a steady part of my feelings instead of just fleeting. But now I couldn't imagine anything but having him as a beautiful part of our family.

[clockworkblack]

Its so nice to read an update! :D I hope you're in laborland right NOW! <3

[mercyb]

I always find the honesty of your journal very refreshing. Thanks for the update. You've been through a very, very intense year carrying this little baby in your body. Even with the cinched belt in your finances, it's nice that you'll get some time off to get your body back to stable. It's been working hard for the baby! I love the messages of hope here that say, The love will come. My mom told me she was worried when she was pregnant with me that she wouldn't be able to love me as much as she did my older brother...but when I arrived she had plenty of love to give. And boy, did she! Though, I don't recommend confessing this doubt and struggle of yours to your son our daughter someday. ;) Just know that it's all there...everything you need for this child. I'm mostly thinking about YOU feeling healthy. Do take care, and enjoy the help family and friends have to offer. Looking forward to the announcement! I'm not on FB so I gotta wait for word here. Thinking of you and your family.

[mstab]

Hey, wanted to let you know she had the baby! I forgot specifics, but it is a boy! Born on the 19th, I think... definitely only hours after she posted here. :-)

[mercyb]

Thanks, T!! It was all good timing. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

[ourlittlemonkey]

Update coming!! But yes, wrapping up the entry I was already in labourland and had our baby that night at 10:30pm. He's here and healthy and oh so sweet!