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The picture above makes me happy. Why? Well, on the island you may notice all our laundry folded up. My mom always folded our laundry on the kitchen island so I always feel like her when I'm doing that (which seems like every day with 3 messy boys). Secondly, my mom's spaghetti sauce is on the stove which is always a favourite around here. Although, I added too much spinach this time and boys weren't as in love with it as normal. And finally, not related to my mom, the boys were quietly colouring/playing. Nothing was getting broken. Their voices were not raised. No one was fighting. It was so relaxing. And rare.
In other news, I have continued to gain weight too quickly even though I am eating the same or even less than before I was pregnant and exercising 5 times a week. I eat pretty healthy too. I'm assuming it's because my free T4 has been at 10 for 3 months (normal is 11-22) which indicates my metabolism is a bit slower now. I'm fine with gaining weight, I mean, that's normal in pregnancy. But, it should be closer to 1lb/week right now to indicate all is healthy and well. I'm pretty much at the weight I was when Koen was born and I have 5 more weeks to go....it will probably be at least 40lbs total by then, maybe even more.
I'm now at the stage where I don't really want to talk to any more moms. Today at Strong Start, moms were all asking if baby was due any day now etc. Nope, 5 more weeks of growing to go here folks. And seriously, one mom, that I just met, told me after 2 minutes of conversation (where her second question to me was `Are you having a natural birth?' and I explained it could be a VBA2C or C-section) that I have to have a natural birth. Okay, thanks for telling me what I have to do, I was wondering! Problem solved. I'm glad you are the expert on me and on VBA2C's! Can you tell my irritability has increased? Just ask Gary.
And to finish on a positive note, somehow, I am still sleeping super well. This song came into my head last night and has continued running through it:
I CAST ALL MY CARES UPON YOU
I LAY ALL OF MY BURDENS,
DOWN AT YOUR FEET
ANYTIME, I DON'T KNOW
JUST WHAT TO DO,
I JUST CAST ALL MY CARES
UPON YOU
I LAY ALL OF MY BURDENS,
DOWN AT YOUR FEET
ANYTIME, I DON'T KNOW
JUST WHAT TO DO,
I JUST CAST ALL MY CARES
UPON YOU
Have a good day.
Love, Louise
Yay for peaceful playing at the kitchen table!
ReplyDeleteOh I soo remember the stage of 'don't tell me' your opinions/advice hhaa. Pretty sure I have several angry blogs written around that time.
ReplyDeletepeaceful :) i noticed the boys doing something quiet and i noticed the stove was on. the folded laundry is an added bonus :)
ReplyDeleteoh, and thanks for posting those lyrics. brought me back to the Psalty days. nevermind the fact that the lyrics are pretty necessary for me today - thanks!
ReplyDeleteI so remember the last weeks. UGH. People started asking me at 32 weeks if I was due any day now... sigh.
ReplyDeleteNext time someone asks you about your birth you should just tell them some redonkulous tale of having a completely inept tale either to the extreme medical side, or giving birth in a river with only wildlife attending. That might shut em' up.
Stink.
PS - Your boys are adorable.
I remember this stage SO WELL. So big, so grouchy, so tired of all the damn comments.
ReplyDeleteStupid lady telling you to have a natural birth. Who does she think she is? That's as asshat as someone telling you you should have surgery. Next time just say "Oh I'm having a painless orgasmic birth in my hot tub, actually," and shut her up. Hahahahahahahaha!!!
Hang in there! It will be here in a heartbeat, and then you never have to do this last six week stretch again. ((hugs))
p.s. I do three loads of laundry a day. There's no way my kitchen island could hold it, but my couch does a fine job =)
ReplyDeleteI don't blame you for being a little irritable! Honestly, some people just need a filter! I have some family that could use one!
ReplyDeleteYay for coloring quietly!
People are so obnoxious! You look beautiful Louise! And as for the c-section, you are in good hands with your doctors I am sure and I know you will make the best decision for you and the baby....at the end of the day, the baby getting here safely is all that really matters.
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