Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Countdown to Graham: 2 Days and on the mend

When I woke up this morning, the first two things that popped into my head were as follows: 1) this is the day my doctor was going to deliver me up until about two weeks ago, 2) I really wish he hadn't changed his mind!

Sleep is something that is beginning to evade me, and my back feels more like it is 80 than 28. I just got off the phone with Nathan, and he suggested maybe I should sleep on the floor tonight to see if that worked better. Since this was spoken out of genuine concern and with hopes it might really work, all I could do was laugh. I think the only solution is delivering this baby, but it's sweet of him to try and brainstorm.

On the bright side, things are looking up with all of our health ailments. Adrienne is cured, no one else is showing symptoms of the stomach bug, and Nathan has an antibiotic for his pink eye that has cleared it right up. Both girls did wake up with tell tale signs of pink eye themselves, but an antibiotic for them is waiting on us at Walgreens, so again, I'm hoping this will all be behind us by Friday.

Friday. Oh my goodness. I have no idea what to expect. I have had babies two times before, but with the dramatically different circumstances, it makes me feel like this is all new. I am thrilled, very excited, a little bit nervous, and overwhelmed with gratitude. I can't wait to meet our first son. I can't wait for Marianna and Adrienne to have the experience of a little brother. I can't wait to have the privilege once again to raise a child. It is an amazing thing. Thank you God for the opportunity, and help me not to waste it!

9 comments:

anna said...

I am so excited!!!!

Adam & Amy Wilson said...

I'm glad everyone seems to be feeling better and will pray that the progress continues.

I love Nathan's suggestion. It might not be funny if you are tired, but I recommend you laying down on the floor next to the bed when he snuggles into the bed for the night: after giving him just a short, confident kiss goodnight, then lay down flat on the floor... no pillows, no blankets. See what he says. :)

Love you, Angie! Enjoying this anticipation with you (and praying).

Ashley said...

Awe! Congrats! I know you are ready and I totally feel your "pain"...making it 9 1/2 more weeks seems almost impossible to me. Can't wait to see pictures of your sweet boy!

Jena said...

Angie--I am so excited for you and your family! I know the girls are going to be great big sisters--Graham is one blessed little boy! Enjoy every minute!

Judy said...

Glad to hear everyone is feeling better!

Jonana said...

By the time I was about 35 weeks into my first pregnancy I was miserable. There was no position at all in the bed that was comfortable. My back ached and I couldn't breathe right. Toward the very end, I slept on the couch and it was amazing how much better that felt to me. I was actually able to get snugged in just right on my side and slept great. You might want to try that these last couple of nights...

Mary said...

Can't wait to see pictures of your precious baby boy. Praying all goes well......

Sara said...

Will be praying for the safe arrival of you little boy tomorrow. What a precious gift he will be. Can't wait to hear your good news!
Sara

connie said...

Praying that you are doing well, Angie. Love you.