Well, I am officially done working with my mom. I was having a lot of pressure Tuesday night and some contractions that were worrying me a bit, so Bryan said he wanted me to sit and vegetate the rest of the pregnancy. I am getting so anxious to see Wren! I am ALMOST ready for her to arrive... I only have a couple small things left to do in her room, and then she can come (well... I hope not for at least 2 weeks... I want her to make it until 37 weeks gestation or more!)
Last night, she was driving me NUTS! They say that their movements slow down at the end, because they run out of room to squirm... well, not this crazy girl! She has to have the strength of a 10 year old boy!! I don't know how she pushes against my stomach as hard as she does, but when I choose to lay on my side, and she is occupying that space, she can push me off the bed and basically force me to roll to the other side! Then, as I roll over, she kicked me really hard in the ribs forcing me to yell! I had to hold my hand firmly under my ribs to keep her away! She was relentless... kicking at my hand to get it out of the way! It was the strangest thing... I felt like I was already having a fight with her, and I haven't even seen her yet!! I don't remember having as much of a relationship with Jude at this point, like I feel I have with Wren. She has just done all she can to make herself known, that's for sure! :)
As much as I talk about having Wren, and wanting her out... I also find myself thinking... OMGOSH I'm about to have 2 kids!! It's going to be such a change, and to think of Jude not being my only priority frightens me. I feel like I do really well taking care of him, but that's with giving him my all... how will I do that when I have to split my time?!? I hear it comes naturally, but I can't help but worry about it... it's my nature. :/
As for now, I am going to soak up this alone time with Jude. By the way, he is so sweet to his baby sister, already! I just have to say, "Jude, where is Wren?" and he will lean his head against my belly and do his sweet loving sounds to her. Bryan and I are shocked that he knows her name, when we haven't sat down with him and explained that. He just understands EVERYTHING he hears.... it's awesome! :D
Side note: My mom had a doctor appointment with Dr. Thornton yesterday. They talked briefly about how big I am. My mom asked her if Wren chooses to try to come early (like Jude) if she would try to stop labor (like she did with Jude). Dr. Thornton smiled and said, "I think I'm going to let her go early this time." That makes me feel better, because I did not enjoy getting drugged up to stop labor, only for it to wear off in a day, causing more trouble and pain than I needed to endure. Let's let nature take it's course! :)
