I'm thankful my sister flew here (San Antonio) from Philadelphia with her 16 month old on her lap to be here for two weeks until my mom can take over for when I go into labor so someone can watch DD for us. She was so nervous to fly with him solo and they did great.
I'm also thankful I have enough money to afford all baby needs and more. I read a heartbreaking article about the mental toll not being able to afford diapers can take on a mom, and how some women don't change diapers when they should because they have to stretch out their use as long as possible. I wish I could help them all.
Im thankful baby is still cooking! Things on the outside are a little chaotic, can't imagine adding a newborn to the mix. That and im scared shitless of labor pain, I cannot remember the exact pain from DD I just know that it hurt like hell.
Thankful that my body is holding out and I'm getting all of my shifts in at work for this week. Also, that my nursing managers are letting me take it one shift at a time - so much less stress than seeing my name on the schedule for the whole week and feeling like it's impossible.
Thankful for my husband who has a super stressful job at the state department and still prioritizes all of my dr's appointments and kills it at home to make up for my slack.
Lastly, thankful for the solid nap I just took. That felt good and I only had to reposition myself like 3 times.
I am very thankful for my mum who keeps stepping up to help me out with DD and whatever she can do to make my life a little bit easier these last couple weeks. I feel very blessed to have her nearby and know that DD is with someone who loves her and who she loves so much too. Also, despite how done I am with being pregnant I am very grateful that baby is still baking!
I'm so thankful for my sweet baby! Despite her issues/pain and being in the nicu, she is the happiest, most pleasant baby. We are soooooo incredibly thankful and blessed. I'm also so thankful for my husband, as I would not be able to do this without him. He diligently cleans the bottles and pump supplies, even in the middle of the night, helps with every diaper change, dressing, bathing, everything. He always makes sure we have everything we need and he's my biggest support system- physically and emotionally. I knew how amazing he was when I married him, but you don't really know this love until you have s baby. K, have to stop or the tears will roll. :x
Thankful for yoga!!!!!! I started doing it at least twice a week three weeks ago and helps my aches and pains so much. It makes me feel like I'm gearing up for labor. AND it lets me take a few hours each week to get away from the stress at home and just relax and worry about me. Also for my husband he got aissgned at extra job at his unit AND has a second job outside of the military but every night night makes sure he is very loving to me. I'm also thankful my best friend is visiting me this week it was nice to have some girly company .
* our foggy San Francisco summer, keeping me cool day and night
* my husband, for the endless supply of cookies + milk, rubbing my feet and and generally being mr. get sh!t done
* miralax
* being able to hoist myself out of the pool at 36 + 6 (instead of using the ladder) and smiling at other swimmers' surprised looks when an enormous pregnant chick climbs onto the pool deck!
I've been having major insomnia issues mostly because my hip was out so bad. After a night of 2 hours of sleep the next night my husband stayed up with me and rubbed my back, neck and feet till I fell asleep he was massaging me for over 2 hours! I felt like such a spoiled person but soooo thankful for sleep!
I'm also thankful for my awesome boss who as a thank you for all my hard work on this nightmare project gave me next week off fully paid. I get to start my mat leave a week before my due date and hopefully get some stuff done around the house!
After spending the last few days organizing my shower gifts, I am super thankful for all of my friends and family that came to my shower and for all the gifts and help we received to make bringing this little dude into the world just a little bit easier. Seriously, we have to buy nothing but a few breast pads and small baby first aid stuff. We have over 40 packs of diapers ranging from NB to 5!! I could not be happier and more blessed.
Feeling this way too. Overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and family and even some strangers who just wanted to hand off a bag of hand-me-downs. Such a warm feeling
I thankful for my son who has been a big help and gives his mommy lots of back massages. He is sweet and I will be thankful in 4.5weeks when this lil boy arrives.
Also I am thankful I live here in the United States and not over in the Middle East where all the craziness is going on.. Gods love and protection!
I am thankful for my weekly NSTs and ultrasounds. Getting to hear and/or see my little guy every few days really helps me to relax and know he is still okay!
I'm so thankful for pedicures. Imagine being pregnant before pedicures were a thing. I can't reach my toes without taking extreme measures, so it's nice to know someone else has got my back!
I had an amazing child free day yesterday (which was my Thursday here across the date line). DH, DD and I had brekky at a cafe together, then my parents picked her up and I went on to have a coffee catchup with a professional contact which was really nice. Then I had lunch with an equally pregnant friend and a stroll round the shops. Got home and sat down briefly then went off and had a 1 hour massage using a voucher DH gave me. Had a couple of hours with DD at the end of the day and she went off to sleep without too much fuss by 9pm (unusual and a pleasant change). So I'm thankful I had such a delightful Thursday!
Re: **Thankful Thursday**
I'm also thankful I have enough money to afford all baby needs and more. I read a heartbreaking article about the mental toll not being able to afford diapers can take on a mom, and how some women don't change diapers when they should because they have to stretch out their use as long as possible. I wish I could help them all.
Thankful for my husband who has a super stressful job at the state department and still prioritizes all of my dr's appointments and kills it at home to make up for my slack.
Lastly, thankful for the solid nap I just took. That felt good and I only had to reposition myself like 3 times.
Also I am thankful I live here in the United States and not over in the Middle East where all the craziness is going on.. Gods love and protection!