I am 36 weeks pregnant. In a minimum of 3 weeks and 1 short day Baby Boy Webb #2 will be joining our family. My C-Section is scheduled for Wednesday June 16th. This pregnancy, as I'm sure all 2nd pregnancies are for most mothers, has been completely different than the first. Aside from the frequent braxton hicks contractions, minimal swelling, and low back pain I have very few complaints. This little guy is very active! He often moves in multiple parts of my belly at once forcing me to change position to give him a little more him to stretch and grow. He really moves his butt and hips around a lot....I guess he's going to be a dancer! I've gained around 25 pounds and I assume I'll end up gaining right at 30 by the end - a little less than with Payton. I can still wear my rings! I never really developed any cravings but I do enjoy the vanilla pudding they have in the cafeteria at work and a frequent sweet treat at night! With Payton, I never had any major complications but I did have my fair share of complications that started back around 20 weeks! It has definitely been a welcome change!
In the past few days I have increased my trips to the bathroom. Last night I think I spent more time going to the bathroom than I did sleeping! Chad is beginning to laugh at me! We had a wonderful time escaping for one last weekend before the baby arrives to celebrate our anniversary but our walks on the beach were somewhat limited due to this little guy compressing my bladder! For the past two weekends I've seriously considered squatting in the sand....for real! Don't worry, it never came to that! Next weekend, I'll probably stay off the beach!
As we prepare for baby number two, I've found that I cherish the little things with baby number one, Payton, even more! When he snuggles with me, I find my self thinking that this could be the last time he snuggles with me as my "baby boy!" Each time I pick him up (which is growing more and more difficult) I think of how this too will change once his brother arrives! His kisses are more and more special these days and when he says "mommy, lay with me" at bedtime I'm happy to slide in next to him to enjoy that special moment....I know these moments will still be around but in my head, I'm guessing they will be just slightly different...especially since I'll have a sweet little baby demanding my attention as well. This weighs especially hard on me since I already know I'll be having a C-section and like it or not there will be a period where I simply can't pick him up for that special hug or kiss.
Payton is so excited about his baby brother. Payton has not been in his crib since before Christmas and he's been sleeping in his new room since that time as well. We finally finished his big boy room this past weekend. The furniture has been moved and there are pictures on the wall.
The nursery is ready and waiting. Payton's name and pictures still remain on the wall but that will change soon. Of course, Baby Boy #2's name will remain a secret until delivery but his letters have been purchase and are ready to display soon! I'll give you a hint.......just kidding!
Payton knows that the nursery will be his baby brother's room. He knows the crib is his baby brother's bed. He knows that we will go to the hospital one day soon and come home with his baby brother. He knows where the hospital is and when we drive by he says his baby brother is there! He's asked me a few times to go ahead and get him! Today, as I was leaving for work, he asked if I was going to get his baby brother. I told him we would pick him up on June 16th and he remembers this too! He is still confused about the name (although we've kept the name a secret from the chatterbox too!). He still says his baby brother's name is sister!
As the final few weeks approach, I am still hopeful that I may go into labor on my own. I would love to experience true labor just once....as long as it happens in time for me to get to the hospital and set up for my c-section easily! I still have questions about the middle name but I know something will happen to convince me (just like it did with Payton - his initials are the same as one of my favorite pediatric heme/onc patients). I am nervous about going into a scheduled c-section but most people say it goes much better than the 1st time around (how could it be much worse??). I'm trying to enjoy every little minute with my family of 3 because as much as I am looking forward to having our family of 4 I know these days should be cherished too! I'm hoping I'll still have a few more nesting urges - enough to clean out my closet, finish Payton's baby book and place a big order from Shutterfly with Payton's pictures. I'm trying to enjoy being pregnant...but that gets harder once 36 weeks hits and the heat of June rolls around! I'm hoping to leave work at a good stopping place - and leave it nice and organized for the people who have to pick up the pieces while I'm away! I'm also trying to remind myself that the show will go on without me and that my 85 patients that I have quickly grown to love will be adequately cared for while I'm away for 12 weeks....after all, they did great before I started this job but it is so nice to feel needed!! And, I'm trying to relax...and squeeze in a prenatal massage, a pedicure and one final haircut!
For the next few weeks, we'll be eagerly awaiting the arrival of our newest bundle of joy! We are looking forward to becoming a family of four and facing the new challenges that brings to us. I can't wait to see Payton's reaction when he meets his baby brother and I can't wait to watch them grow into the best of friends! Baby Boy #2 we're looking forward to meeting you soon! You have so much love waiting for you just outside this belly you currently call home!
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