Well I am still hanging out here. Tomorrow I will be a week overdue. It has been a tough week just waiting here. I am trying to keep myself busy. We celebrated Julia's birthday this week and went on a field trip. We have had a fairly productive week of school. We had a big freeze here this week. I lost my tomato plants and a lot of my flowers :0( But my lettuce survived. :0)
We butchered a pig today. That was an experience. At first I didn't want to let the kids watch but then Julia brought up Little House on the Prairie, and the kids playing with the pig bladder. I said there was no way we were going to blow up a pig's bladder. I was going to post pictures but trust me it was not a pretty sight.
We have done tons of laundry and straightening up. Each time I am done I think. "OK, this is the last time before the baby" But no, not yet. I have more laundry to do today. These last days are hard, especially being overdue. I am anticipating this new little life that will change me once again. Every baby does. I am anticipating how this new little life will change our family. My "baby" Amelia will become a big sister and will look HUGE when I come home from the hospital. I think of this every time I hold and cuddle her. So I sit here and wait for this new life to arrive. I am learning patience big time here. I am also learning to trust and not be anxious. I am trying. I am trying to savor these last days of anticipation, watching my belly move, feeling the baby kick, and knowing that this won't be forever. This is but a small moment in time that I am to take JOY in.
I always went late...9 days, 11 days, 8 days. I know how you feel. I'm glad you posted though because I've been wondering if there was a baby yet :-).
Posted by: one blessed mamma | January 24, 2009 at 03:43 PM
I keep thinking about you and feel for you. I was so ready for Maggie and she was about 8 days late, maybe 7, I can't remember anymore, but finally I thought, okay, it's gotta happen sometime. It is so hard waiting when you have such a great gift waiting, but that is so sweet that you are enjoying Amelia. Isn't it weird to think she will not be the baby anymore. I am so excited for you and can't wait to hear the news!
Posted by: annmarie | January 24, 2009 at 04:38 PM
Prayers Kirsten! Waiting is so hard!
Posted by: Maryan | January 25, 2009 at 05:26 AM
Kirsten I am so excited for you and sorry you have to wait! I am sorry too I have not properly thanked you. You guys gave me the hope I needed to continue to fight. You helped change the outcome to something positive and I can never thank you enough.
Posted by: jessica | January 25, 2009 at 09:12 AM
Know that I have been thinking and praying for you and your family this past week as you anticipate the arrival of your newest little one! And I can so relate how big your "baby" looks compared to the newborn you bring home from the hospital~ Jack looked gigantic when we brought Henry home...
Posted by: Heather | January 25, 2009 at 05:39 PM
I've been wondering too, we won't be home until Saturday, but I'm hoping I'll hear when the new little one arrives. Praying for a smooth delivery.
Posted by: Julie | January 26, 2009 at 06:04 AM