I put "surprise" in quotes, because I found out about it a good week and half ago, but didn't let my sister & BF know I knew.
DH, the girls, & I headed out to shop at IKEA while they came to set up and surprise me. It was so sweet and fabulous. It was only a few close friends, my two grandmothers, my mom, sister, & MIL. They purchased a few things I had asked (ergo, rock & play sleeper, Christmas outfit, and an adorable reindeer hat) plus some gift cards to BRU. DH had ordered the food & cakes from two local favorite spots, and we just relaxed and enjoyed ourselves. DH had the two girls & my BF's two kids w/her H up in our playroom.
Honestly, it was exactly what I needed.
I don't know if because this is kid #3, and I'm so wrapped up in all the stuff w/the girls, but I feel kind of guilty. This pregnancy has been relatively uneventful, and I'm so absorbed in my other two, between school, playdates, etc... that I haven't really taken this in, so to speak.
Today made me feel so blessed, (Corny I know) to have so many good friends & family, and to be able to have another little one!
I hope everyone else has as good of a shower or sprinkle as I had
Re: Just had my "surprise" sprinkle :)
I know exactly what you mean about not fully taking in this pregnancy. When I was pregnant with DD I felt like my whole life was about pregnancy. I could tell you at any given moment what was going on with baby's size and development. I read 3 different pregnancy books and focused everything on getting ready for baby.
This time around I pretty much forget that I'm pregnant. I'm so wrapped up with DD that I don't have the time or energy to read all the books and all that. I still don't think it's really hit me that I'll have another baby in less than 7 weeks.
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