(1) As you know, I have 19 days, well, pretty much 18 days until I will have my c-section. I know I keep saying it, but time is going by too fast. You know what they say about watching a pot of water boil? I was hoping by having a countdown on the calendar, it would make time slow down a little bit, let me catch my breath, and allow me a little bit more time until the baby is born. So not the case! It's like the calendar is laughing in my face. The closer I get to the date, the more and more I feel like I'm not ready to handle 3 kids. I try not to be stressed out, but how can I not be? Physically I am ready to have the baby. Mentally, I am not.
(2) Like I said, we are ready to have this baby. We have everything we need. About a month ago, our crib was recalled. I was excited to get a new crib. We got a voucher in the mail for $241, and we headed off to BabiesR'Us last week to get a new crib. Who would have thought that it would be so difficult? Our nursery is very tiny. Painted pink. And our crib and other furniture is white. Piece of cake getting a white crib, right? Nope! They don't make white cribs anymore! Are you kidding me? We had the options of 2 crappy cribs made by Graco. A convertible crib that Ben didn't' like. Or, there was one white crib on back order. They didn't have any in the warehouse...and whenever they would get them in there, it would take an additional 2 weeks to get it to the store. So, who knows how long it would take. What do we do? We bought a black crib. Completely changes the look of the nursery. But left me completely stressed yesterday. We moved our little bookcase that we just bought from Ikea to go by our front door into the nursery. So, now it does look better. But now we have a white bookcase by our front door that doesn't quite fit. Hummm...
(3) Long story: In July, while Peggy was here, we went to the water park. The one minute I wasn't watching the boys, (I was trying to relax by the pool, go figure!) Parker slipped and fell and hurt his mouth. (I do NOT blame Emily and Maura...who were keeping an eye on him!) His mouth swelled up so bad that his lip was even with the tip of his nose. Think Bart Simpson! Honestly, I didn't take any pictures because he didn't look like my son! Anyway, he didn't complain about his teeth hurting, so we didn't do anything about it. About a month ago, his front tooth started to turn grey. I figured it was time to take him to the dentist. We went to the Pediatric dentist, and were told he need to have work done. He has to have a baby tooth root canal. We have been waiting on Insurance to give us an estimate, and also to set a date for his surgery. He has to go completely under anesthesia for it. The dentist called yesterday. It is going to cost about $750 out of pocket. The two dates available will be November 17th, or November 19th. Umm.....I'm having a baby on the 13th! I think the main thing worrying me, is (a) my little boy is going to have surgery, and (b) I won't really be able to help him and be there with him because I will have just had a baby. Talk about, STRESS!
(4) My boys have decided that they don't need to go to sleep at night. Up until last week, I would lay Preston down at 7pm, he would fall asleep, and by 8pm when I would lay Parker down, the room would be quiet so Parker could fall asleep. Not the case any more! Preston will stay away until Parker goes in there. Before, sometimes it would happen and they would just talk. Now, Parker will get out of bed. He'll jump on is bed. Play in the curtains. They laugh and play. It's not play time! A few minutes ago, I went and put Parker in my bed to sleep. Preston is still talking in the room. I don't know what to do! I really don't want Parker getting used to sleeping in my room. But, they can't be playing until 9pm. They wake up at the same time in the morning, regardless of the time they go to bed. And then they are both cranky. Humm....maybe I will move Preston's crib in the nursery. I think it will fit on one of the walls. That way, he isn't sleeping in the baby's crib, and he is in another room. Do you think he can get the idea of going to sleep means going to sleep in 3 weeks? I hope so!
Alright. Thanks for letting me ramble. It just seems like everything is happening at once. My life that I had in complete control is starting to fall apart, and I don't know how to pick up the pieces.
Well, on a good note, here are some pictures of the boys.
Okay, now I'm stressed just reading about your stress. It will all be okay. And the talking boys at night thing never ends. Seriously. We still, every night have to go into the boys room about 3 times telling them it's time for bed not play time etc.... then we have to get the "mean voice" and start making threats before they take us serious. It's so annoying! But honestly if you seperate them, it will just prolong the issue. It's really normal and they'll get over it maybe when they are teenagers! :) And the tooth thing! holy cow. Let me know if you need any help.
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Kate, always remember that I'm here for you if you need anything.
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Sleep what's that? My girls still don't go to bed until I do and they are still up at least twice a night! I wish they would sit and play they scream, cry and come out fifty million times. So I am no help on advice cause we really really struggle in that department. And I feel for you having to have your little one put out for surgery. Braelyn had to undergo surgery on her face at 11 months old I had a harder time then her then she had to undergo surgery again for a hernia at 22 months old. I once again bawled my eyes out and had the hardest time sitting in the waiting room while she was under. So I completely feel your pain on that. Hang in there,you will suprise yourself how strong you can be! I have never seen a black crib, just different woodstain colors and white. It will turn out cute I am sure, you seem to have alot of fun ideas to make something look cute!!! Just hang in there!
ReplyDeletei was gonna say... holy cow! hang in there. only 18 more years..plus a few weeks!
ReplyDeleteYouch. No wonder you're stressed. Just planning to add baby #3 in a few weeks ... that ALONE is reason to be stressed. Add all the other stuff, and good grief!! I wish I still was up there and could watch the boys some morning for you!! and you, btw, will be an AWESOME mom to 3 kids ... you're my hero!!
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ReplyDeleteI remember being in bed, waiting for you to come, and not supposed to get out of bed for anything except to use the bathroom. Pam and Penny would get into all sorts of mischef that they never before had gotten into. Like climbing up on the kitchen table and spilling the sugar all over everything. Climbing into cupboards. Running and hiding from me. I finally had to give in and ask for help from the Relief Society. I hated asking for help. I felt like I should do everything on my own. I wanted to be in control of everything in my family. But sometimes you have to give in and get help. And prayer does help! He is there for you. I wish that I could be! Mom