Today is a better day! If I declare it, it will be true. I
woke up this morning excited because I have what should be my last sonogram
tonight! I will be 31 weeks tomorrow and they will check on Baby’s size and
make sure all looks good – I am just thrilled to get another peek inside
because it’s been about 11 weeks since I have seen my Baby! I am bringing my mom,
F, and F’s mom (who is thrilled because this is the first time she is coming
with me). Eek – I get to see my baby and see what position he/she (she) is in
and approximately what he/she (she) weighs. All very exciting. Then…they’ll
tell me my weight. Ugh. But its worth it tonight.
Yesterday was a rough day for me but I spent the late
afternoon/evening at Michele and Jay’s and holding Allie and playing with the
boys is always enough to take my mind off of anything else. I then watched a
TED video about happiness and, as they always do, the video motivated me to be
happy – live in the moment. (Are you familiar with TED conferences? If you are
not, download the app or log on immediately. These are intelligent, ingenious
people from all disciplines in life that give speeches on the most fascinating
topics which will amuse, amaze and humble you without fail.) The focus of the
talk was that we are much happier when we are not “mind wandering” and when we
are living in the now. Focusing on the task we are currently involved in.
Thinking about what we are doing and who we are with in that moment. When we
think ahead or think back or think about other things, our happiness decreases
substantially. So right now, I am focused on writing this entry. Typically, I
would be writing while I was watching the clock and thinking about what I have
to accomplish right after this…but not today! Today you have all of me! (Shoot.
I wonder if listening to music while I write and signing along is considered
“mind wandering.” You think? If so, I have already failed. I can’t fight Matchbox
20’s Overjoyed. Sigh.)
And today I feel ready – physically – to have a baby in my
house! Everything I received for my baby shower has been put together (thank
you, Dad and Jay) and has been put in its place! The nursery, besides the mural
on the wall, is complete; the high chair is in the kitchen, the Snap-n-Go is in
the back of my car! The only thing left to do is pack my hospital bag which I
will probably do this weekend. Just in case. I like to be prepared.
Now I feel like I can decorate for the holidays – it’s a lot
of work that I could probably avoid, but I know it will make me happy. Wish I
could have a glass of wine while I do so, but alas, I have about 8 more weeks
to wait for that treat. That’s ok. Maybe that’s what I will start tonight –
Christmas decorating. Yes, I think so. I know I will come home with energy
after my doctor’s appointment so I will stop at Michael’s on my way home to buy
fake red berries, candles and ribbon to make these
adorable mason jar decorations I found on Pinterest. That’s the plan. I kind of
like it. (I’ll let you know how that worked out tomorrow!) Seven hours until I
see my Baby and…
…64 days to go!!!
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