I swear, last week I was convinced that I still had a month to go before third tri. And then I woke up and realized that oh my gosh, as of today, I have NINE days left of second tri. Nine - single digits!
No wonder I've been nesting like crazy lately. My body knows what's going on better than I do, and it's panicking faster than my brain can keep up! I'm going to go grab the rest of the stuff I need tonight to finish packing my bag, and then get started on the rest of the family's bags. I'm glad I already got my carseat, and I'm almost done with clothing now. I started on my diaper stash and plan to add to it tonight. Right now baby is putting so much pressure on my body that it's hard to walk, but as soon as that gets a bit better I'm going to attack the nursery. The five sleepers I have coming that should help me finish up what I need will arrive tomorrow.
I also finally just ordered my first Hypnobirthing book. The book had a few hundred more reviews than the cds did and the cds were 4 times as much, so I thought I'd start with the book and see how I liked their ideas before investing, but I need to start it soon as I know the recommendations are to start it in second tri! The book will be here in two days, hoping that I can get a lot out of it, or at least like it enough to get the cds and see how they work. The problem with the cds is last time with Katie, I wanted NO noise in the room. I hated the idea of music or anything, so I'm not sure if the cds will work as much as memorizing the methods.
The pressure "down there" is getting worse and worse. Baby is really hanging low, and he's so active that sometimes it's almost scary! It feels like he's busting out of my skin, and I have no idea how my insides aren't completely bruised because he's that strong. I have no idea how it is that when babies come out, they seem so fragile and tiny, but when they're inside, they seem so strong and invincible! Even with how constantly active Katie was, I don't remember her being this strong this soon. Makes me wonder how big of a baby I'm dealing with this time!
I'm starting to hit that time where I can't wait for baby, but oh my gosh am I getting terrified of labor. The tailbone breaking again, the contractions and no meds, wondering how to get through it again...praying that pushing doesn't take 3 hours again, regretting not having exercised all pregnancy and yet still having a hard time motivating myself beyond daily walks, panicking about having to leave Katie for who knows how long....yep, it's getting to be third trimester, all right! And it's happening SO fast!
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