Being Pregnant
My Dwindling Due Date Countdown
The countdown to Baby Hartmann’s arrival has officially kicked into high gear.
I’ve had a countdown going for the past 200(ish) days and while it’s fun seeing the numbers get smaller, it wasn’t until this weekend that I had that “Whoa!” moment where I realized that there really aren’t that many days left to countdown.
I’m down to one month left and officially nine-months/36 weeks pregnant this Wednesday. *Gulp*.
Am I ready for this?
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The short answer is: Yes. I am ready.
The long answer is: Are you ever really ready to be a parent?
I am ready emotionally. I’ve read my birthing books, bought all the baby supplies (mostly) and I’m not afraid of the challenges that I know surely lie ahead. But, is the nursery finished? Not even close. Have I taken my birthing class? Nope (they didn’t have any spots open until the weekend before my due date). Is my bag packed and is the car seat installed? No. Am I ready to be more tired than I’ve ever been in my entire life? Nope.
BUT, am I excited to be a parent? The answer is most definitely a yes. Sure I’m feeling some trepidation about it. There are lots of ways a parent could possibly screw up their child and I am not naive to them, but I know that my husband and I are going to learn as we go and figure it out along the way.
How much longer do you have until your due date?
Are you feeling ready, or are you starting to panic?
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4 Comments
Sara R. commented on Dec 19 11 at 12:17 pmYou inspired me to do a count! I have 42 days to go – seems like forever and nothing at the same time. I’d say we’re mostly ready too – I still have some reading to do, and a birth plan to write, and the car seat to install. But I’m definitely ready to sleep on my back again, and eat sushi, and wear my normal clothes. Oh yeah, and that whole having-a-new-baby thing, too! It’s so hard to conceptualize what it will be like that I feel like I can’t even mentally prepare, but I’m excited to meet her!
Katie commented on Dec 19 11 at 3:02 pm9 days. 9!!! What?! How did I get here?!
I am ready, for sure, to be un-pregnant. I am SICK of feeling crappy and moving slowly and people telling me to sit down. I am also so, so, SO ready to meet my son. The anxiety gets worse the closer I get though… not so much anxiety about my abilities. But I’m very anxious about the uncontrollable… is he still moving enough? delivery complications? is he choking? SIDS? I just want him to be here!
Kim commented on Dec 19 11 at 4:42 pm50 days to go… and I am not ready in any regard. I’m trying to get through the holidays before I swing into full on baby / nesting mode. With my first (now 3) I was counting down the days and wishing he would come a little early but with this little girl I’m just not ready and would be okay if she was really late. We have SO much to do and I’m just not mentally ready for those newborn days. Hopefully once I have a chance to focus on this pregnancy I’ll feel a bit more ready.
Angi commented on Dec 19 11 at 8:31 pmMy due date is Jan 3rd, but because of medical reason I have to a c section and that is in 9 days!! 9 crazy little days and my beautiful much wanted and loved little girl will be here! I can barely wait!! So excited!!
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