The Savvy Blogging Summit coupled with a family reunion and vacation was a 16 day affair. It was my last hoorah before baby.
I now begin hibernating within the confines of my air-conditioned home.
I have 6 weeks to go and plenty to do here in the way of nesting. I’ve also hit that uncomfortable stage where leaving the house seems more like a living nightmare rather than a well-orchestrated dream. Oh sure, I’ll leave on occasion, but only for a short duration and only becuase I have to.
In fact, my whole life slows during the final months of pregnancy. I do things to pass the time, but I keep a snail’s pace and say, “No,” a lot.
And guess what?
I like it that way.
My life becomes leisurely. I have time for things like foot massages from the children, naps, and just sitting and watching my little ones play. There is something beautiful and wonderful about the end of pregnancy in spite of the creaky hips and aching back and breathlessness.
As I’m so fond of telling my husband,
I’m growing another human being.
It doesn’t get much better than that.
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Clara says
This is a beautiful post. Sometimes I ache for when the Lord blesses us with another little one. It’s been years. My daughter just turned 6 years old (and my son will be 5 in 3 months) and it made me cry because I always dreamed of having lots of children who would be close in age… And here we are, seemingly unable to have more babies. I envy you – in a very nice way. Enjoy the end of your pregnancy and the anticipation you feel as you wait to meet this new little person… and know that you are very very blessed.
Brystal says
Amy, I am right there with you. I have about 7 weeks to go with baby #3. I love the nesting just before a new baby. 🙂
Amy Raymond says
What a lovely post. Even though I had horrendous morning sickness with the last pregnancy, I still really enjoy the pregnancy portion of child-rearing. And I especially enjoy the hunkering down in the house for the last bit and enjoying those who are already there while waiting excitedly for the new arrival!
Shelly @ Coupon Teacher says
Enjoy every minute, and know that I am jealous!
Living So Abundantly says
Wishing you the best with your little one on the way! =) That is AWESOME that you are a hands-on Mom. 🙂
Amy Caroline says
I just found your blog yesterday, and have to laugh! I am due in six weeks as well and have been thinking the same thing. It is time to start focusing on baby and getting ready. Of course, my plans are not God’s plans, so who knows what the next six weeks will bring, especially with 6 other kids!!
Amy says
Welcome! I know there will be kinks in my plan, but I’m thinking that will just make the time go faster! 🙂
Jenn says
Amen! 🙂
Donna says
You look right in your element fishing with the kids!
Amy says
I really love to fish w/ the kiddos (as long as my husband or son are there to take the fish off the line!)
Corine says
I LOVE it when life slows down. YEAH FOR YOU! 😀 What an exciting time for you in your life… chilling with your kids, anticipating another arrival. Very sweet. You are so blessed. 🙂 PS I love the photo of you and your kids fishing. It has a feeling of peace about it that I love. Way to go for playing with the kids AND relaxing!!!! 🙂
Taryn says
I like what the King James Bible says- with child(Matthew 1).