April 7, 2009
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I can’t believe I’ve got about 2.5 months left before I go on maternity leave!! What?! Time is moving so fast. I realized it this morning as I was walking to my desk. Like a strong cup of coffee, wide awake now!
For some strange reason, or it could just be paranoia, I think the baby will come early. I wish there was a set date and that everything would happen on schedule… no funny surprises. Plan everything to the hour. Today we go have a baby: Remit into hospital at x hour. Request for epidural at x hour. Push baby out at x hour. Day x: Bring baby home.Work has been terribly busy lately. I’ve been sitting with a co-worker for knowledge transfer on the days when I don’t telecommute. But it’s hard to train b/c every scenario is different. I should just relax and do the best I can to dump my brain out. Plus, there’s no better training than on-the-job training. On the last day of my first job, one of the managers noticed that I was still in the office in the evening trying to make a chart of where I put everything. He told me to go home and celebrate. Then he told me that everything will go on, no one is irreplaceable. It’s like sticking your finger in a bucket of water, when you take it out, there’s a ripple but eventually it goes back to normal. It was sad and a relief at the same time.
What would be wonderful is if I can go on maternity leave and not come back to work. Ever since I was little I wanted to grow up and be a home maker. Not “just” a home-maker or housewife or full-time mom. These women are heroes. They set the tone of the family. I have such respect and admiration for them. And how wonderful that you get to witness your kids’ first smile, first step, first… rather than hearing about them from the nanny/daycare person. But alas, it is not my time to do this. Maybe one day…
The baby has been kicking more lately. I love it so much! It feels like an alien living in my body with a mind of its own, but no, it’s just my baby boy. Sometimes the movements feel like heartbeats or like there’s a goldfish in your tummy. There are times when it feels like he’s having a dance party, and he might do the caterpillar. Other times you see the tummy move, like an earthquake… or rather, womb-quake. Sometimes it feels like you’re sitting in a car and someone shifts the gear and your body is jolted. Haha, so fun!
Okay, I better get back to work now.
Comments (5)
Gosh, time sure is moving fast! You’ll be having your little boy before you know it!
Audrey came one week early and yes, I wished I knew the exact date, exact hour, but I was thankful that my labor began on a Saturday when Steve was home, so he could take me to the hospital. =)
Can’t wait to meet your little boy!!
Hannah was one week earlier too right after Superbowl party.
So I walked for three hours during separate time of the day on Sat and Sun and she came out on Mon. So cool…!!! I enjoy the feeling of baby moving in my tummy. Recently, I do experience some pain. I am wondering if the baby is stretching. I cannot remember anything from the first pregnacy. Hmmm,,, treasure every moment. 
i like all the ways you explain his movements in your tummy! so cute!
i remember when you shared that story your boss told you. powerful and true, but only in the business sense.. not in the personal relationship sense.
hope you’re having a good day!
I start to feel the stronger movement from the baby too. Sometimes I can see my stomach jump up. That is pretty amazing. Sometimes when she moves, I giggle too cause it is a funny feeling.