Patience is a Virtue

I am so impatient for Emma Jean to get here! I figured I would have her around 37 weeks like I did before but no such luck. I don't think my tummy can stretch any further than it already has. We have accomplished a lot in the last month and I was really starting to FREAK out around 35 weeks because barely anything was done.

I still cannot believe I am having a girl.There is a fear that instead of an Emma Jean it's going to be a Noah. Don't get me wrong, if I was having a boy that would be fine but it would be very difficult to get to delivery day thinking I am having a girl and then to discover it's a boy.I've only had one ultrasound, so I guess it's possible that they made a mistake regarding the identification of the gender. Actually, a lot of the clothes and blankets still have their tags on them just in case. I picked out a few newborn items to wash and the hand-me-down clothes/blankets, of course (should I be admitting this??). I do have a bit of nervousness and excitement about having a girl stemming from my poor relationship with my own mother. On one hand I am looking forward to having a close, healthy relationship with my daughter but then I am also fearful about history just repeating itself.

A big challenge will definitely be nursing a newborn and trying to keep my son happy at the same time. I guess it has been done a million times before so I shouldn't sweat it! I've been doing a little research on the web for activities (started an "activities" binder) and purchased a bulk amount of used board books from ebay.Someone also suggested that I make a special box for Sammy with special toys, snacks, etc. for when I need to nurse.I don't want to just plop him in front of the TV (sooo tempting a lot).

Other then prepping for Emma Jean, I've been hiding out a bit and relaxing (as much as possible with a toddler).