Tuesday, 07 April 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.
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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.