new year

Happy new year! Hope a lovely festive season was had by all. We had a wonderfully relaxing christmas. Since then it hasn't really felt like new year, or holidays, though. Matt has been back at work. The weather has been shockingly hot. Thankfully, my Dad has been about to keep us company - building us a side fence during his own holidays none the less (he's a champion). We're trying to finish a whole lot of house related projects and have lurched right from "Season's Greetings" to "Oh my god, there's a baby coming. Very soon". But with more swearing.

Come tomorrow, I'll be 36 weeks pregnant. I'm huge. And science will back me up on this because at my last checkup a week and a half ago I measured a whopping 42 weeks. Yikes. I'm sure I don't need to go into to how nervous that makes me feel about delivery. And then there's everything that comes afterwards. Plenty of fodder to lie awake at night thinking about, oh yes indeed.

So, after we've ticked all the house stuff off the list, and I've packed my bag for hospital, my remaining new years goal is to try to be calm about what lies ahead. Nothing like a lofty aim to ring in the new year, right?

Comments

[Prue]

I was so worried about having two kids, and was prepared to be off in babyland for 3 months again like the first time. But in the end I found the second so much easier - we'd done it before.

I hope you'll find it easier than you expect too.

[AnnieB]

yup - second time around much easier for me too. Best thing you can do right now is assume it'll be likewise for you and RELAX!

(have lurked for a while but just can't let a nervous pregnant woman's post go uncommented!)

Good Luck

[jenny]

the end is in sight!
i am about 10 weeks behind you, and i often find myself laying there awake at night feeling anxious- not the worried kind- but more the excited, impatient kind. 9 months is such a long time to wait to see that sweet little face!!!!
i know what you mean about all the project pressure too. it's not kicked in *too* much for us yet, but if i don't get my butt to ikea AND SOON, i am going to start to have a panic.

best of luck to you over these next couple weeks!!!

[amanda]

happy 2008 to you, Fiona! I'm sending good thoughts & vibes your way for a quick resolution to th house to-dos and a restful last few weeks. thinking of you!

[kay]

Happy New Year! Best Wishes on the coming year.

[charlotte]

oh! 42 weeks. That will give you somemthing to think about at night.

I'm sure it will all go miraculously well - after all this is your second

How exciting! I'm just a little bit jealous too...

:)

[Michelle]

Be prepared for anything. I had my third (my first daughter) in a total of 1 hour and 20 minutes of labour. This includes a mere 17 minutes after entering the hospital (on Dec. 22, 2007) at 37 weeks 5 days. We almost had a car baby. It was so fast, it was surreal. Her name is Lauren.

Be prepared, but also get loads of rest beforehand and DO NOT feel guilty for resting, sitting around and staring or just plain old sleeping. Its a MUST. Best wishes to you!!

[Cynthia]

Wow, so close and so far away. I never made it to 40 weeks (36w6d) but I remember thinking those 4 last weeks were going to take forever and ever.

Can't wait to see that sweet little baby!

(Hi, lurker delurking :) )

[manda]

42 weeks?? Ok you win! Hands down. Although I think that M-P2 being almost 4 and half lbs is pretty impressive at 30 weeks! And yeah, I'm with you on the whole delivery thing!
But I guess the race for who's coming first, mine or yours, is still pretty open!
I'm super relieved to say that we made a real start today on the buying/planning for a baby stuff though. Phew.

[Jenny]

Oh, what a magical time, waiting to meet that little person for the first time. I was so anxious about being a mum to two...three years on when they hug and cuddle and play with each other...would you have it any other way!

I read your blog everyday. I re-read if you haven't added a little something new for me! I love your dolls and I love your style. One day I would love to snap up one of your creations...although judging by the way your beautiful giraffe family ran out the door...I might be waiting a while!

A thousand good wishes for your little one one the way. I hope that your baby has a life that dreams are made of.

Jen
:)

[elizabooth]

I feel your pain. I'm 30 weeks (to the day) and I measured in at 32 today. But I'm telling myself it's fluid, not a giant baby. But like you, it doesn't matter how big the babe is or that it's my second time around -- I'm terrified of delivery.

Hang in there. It'll be fine.

[Maggie Pie]

Best wishes for the New Year and your impending new arrival :)

[Kris]

Yes! Rest lots, and don't worry. (I know, easy to say!)I had 8 labours and deliveries and my best one was the kid who was 5.4kg. Big isn't necessarily harder!

Your Dad is a champion! Think about all the people who are wishing the best for you and helping you out, all those good vibes really do make a difference!

[h&b]

I'm 35weeks, and measuring exactly that .. BUT .. they thought the firstborn would be a wee 7pounder, and had no idea where I hid the extra 2pounds OR HIS MASSIVE HEAD after I gave birth to that monster ( i'm only a wee 5'2"er myself ! )

So i'm not taking much stock in all that jazz and assuming it will be another backbreaking, forcep-inducing, killer-baby.

Did that put you at ease ?
No ?

:)

[Nichola]

I'm measuring bigger than i should be too! I'm 30weeks and when i went for my appointment at 28 weeks was told i was measuring 31!! I'm blaming it on the summer heat :)
I have this funny feeling that baby is going to arrive early, on Feb 29th, imagine only having a birthday every 4 years!

[sarah]

have been thinking of you when i hear of the temps you are having there, hope you are managing to stay cool and that the "to-do's" are getting ticked off, so exciting that little one will soon be with you all xxx

[Emma]

Oh, so exciting! Though I know that at the moment you're probably not feeling that way. Even after only 6 months, you forget how desperate you felt in those last weeks. Sigh, it makes me want another one.
Also wanted to ask if your little one turned around? If this is a rude question, please ignore me, but my daughter was breech so I felt for you when you posted about it a while ago. I just wanted to say that it's alright. It seems to have such a scary aura around it, but really, its just another variation on normal. At least, that was my experience of it.
Happy New Year!

[Fiona]

thankyou all!

Emma - no, not rude at all, thanks for asking! He still hasn't turned. My doctor might try to turn him, but I've still just under 4 weeks until my due date so we'll wait & see! That's interesting about your daughter - I met a woman recently who delivered breech and said it was fine, too. Thanks again & happy new year to you, too! xo

[fliss]

It is getting closer and i am so excited for you all !!

You will be fine and 'Yes' it is easier the second time!!!
I send you lots of good vibes and wishes for you finishing the little projects around the house and i wish i could send some of our cooler weather to you to ease the heat in your final 4 weeks.

Happy New year!!.xox

[madame chocolat]

une merveilleuse année 2008 a vous aussi!

[Erika @ peace of my mind]

I'm just where you are in my own pregnancy. The fear factor of delivery in general is setting in for me. I also measure big and must say the holidays were not helpful. Good for you to settle on just breathing and best wishes!