Preparations

I can't believe that "D-Day" as we call it around here is just around the corner. Has this baby really baked for that long?! There are moments when the answer is a resounding YES! And others when the answer is still a big NO! We've been in prep mode for a while, but with the 17th (my elective induction date) a mere 10 days away I feel like we better be prepared any second just in case.

My doctor has said a couple of times that I am on borrowed time - he doesn't think I'll make it to the 17th. But Ale's wedding is this Friday and I'd (obviously) really like to be there. Pregnant. And while there is a little part of me that thinks the mad-rush-to-the-hospital-while-in-labor would be fun, the planner, practical side of me would much rather be able to be induced. Not so much because I care what day he comes on, but because I would like to take Landon to my parent's house and get him settled, etc.

Speaking of Landon, every time I think about dropping him off I cry. I know he'll have a blast (my mom has all kinds of things already purchased and planned for him, and let's be honest, there are a lot fewer boundaries when grandparents are in charge :)!) ... but the idea of it just makes me cry. 

But as emotional as I am about it all I am also really excited! What will he look like? How big will he be? (This is a practical question as much as a fun one!) Will he have hair? (I have had immense amounts of heartburn this time!) What name will fit him just perfectly? How will Landon really react the first time they meet? (Currently he still is SO excited about the whole thing)

But my bag is packed as much as it can be for now, and so is Landon's. I don't understand why they tell you to have it in the car at this point - don't other women need their make up bag, hair stuff, etc. the last few weeks too? I've had a pedicure. The car seat is installed and the clothes are washed. 

I still plan to clean the house top to bottom and finish up a few more things, but I'm confident he can come without the perfect lamp shade picked out for his room (although I am trying to do that too!).

And I'm trying to squeeze 6 weeks worth of maternity leave work into the next little bit so I won't have to do anything while I'm out of the "office."

But ultimately, I'm holding on to every little second that we are still just the three of us. I'm thrilled, please don't misunderstand, but I also believe that these times of big change require some holding on as well. Squeezing Landon and doing extra puzzles and coloring together. Going on mommy-Landon dates to McDonalds. Having Family Home Evening lessons about how we hold baby brother. Extra stories while snuggling in bed. 

And spending all the quality time I can with Jeff ... seeing some movies. A few dinner dates out. Snuggling in front of the fire while eating treats that I won't allow myself to eat post-baby :)!

I'm a lucky girl to have them both, and I know we'll all be even luckier when this new guy joins the family. And I know we'll adjust and our new normal will make us feel even more blessed!

We'll keep you posted ... wish us luck!