Moving is no small feat, but moving when you're 7 months pregnant is another beast entirely!
I found the most frustrating part was just not being able to be my usual quick, strong, independent self. I had to rely on friends and family to pack my boxes, carry heavy loads, cook meals and to give me a tongue-lashing when I was bending, standing or lifting too much. As moms we hate feeling helpless. We are the ones everyone normally turns to for help and we dish out cuddles, plasters, meals, schedules, advice and more on a daily basis to help our families. Its not easy having to ask for help when are used to being the helpers. I think the lesson is to take more time for ourselves, ask for help when need it and then sit back and not feel guilty for being looked after for a change.
So now that my move is over and we are all unpacked and settled in our new home, closer to extended family, we anticipate the arrival of our little miracle in just 7 weeks time. Third trimester insomnia has landed so I find myself reading books between 2-4am most nights. I have about 10 next to my bed that I am desperate to get through before the endless nappy changes start and I don't have a minute to waste. I am really making use of every spare hour I have to put my feet up and enjoy the calm and silence! I feel really excited about this labour and delivery - gone is the apprehension and uncertainty of previous births - I feel confident and am looking forward to enjoying every minute of it, especially knowing this will definitely be the last! So now it's time to unpack baby clothes, assemble the cot and scour the internet for baby names.
- Tracy
PS: The gynae predicts this will be a 4kg+ baby (my son was 4.2kg, my daughter 3.8kg). If you gave birth to a 4kg+ baby,
hop on over to our Facebook page and let us know your baby's birthweight and how easy your delivery was.
