Wow-Pregnancy hormone overload!
So I am just going to blame all my crazy emotions on my pregnancy but I know a lot of it is me. I am anxious, I am sentimental, I have a hard time with change, I worry too much about the future, etc, etc. All of these emotions have been especially surfacing over this past week,. As the delivery of our baby boy is fast approaching, my brain just can't stop spinning! Maybe some of you felt the same way. My emotions will change so dramatically even from hour to hour. I will be super excited about him coming and then panicked! Now I must give myself credit because if you were to see me right now you would probably think I seem pretty calm but I am good at hiding it. It is true that sometimes I feel calm but sometimes I don't. Part of my emotions is just plain freaked out. I am nervous about nursing again(it was so horrible the first time), the sleepess nights, getting out of the house with two children, still giving Savanna the attention she needs, calming a fussy baby, etc. Then like I said before a part of me is excited and just ready for him to come. I can't wait to see what he looks like, what his personality is like, and how Savanna will respond to him. The most pronounced emotion I have been having today is being really sentimental about letting go of this special time I have had with just Savanna and I. Did anyone else who has two children feel this way? I actually was looking at her while we were eating lunch today and started crying thinking of all the great times and memories we have had over the past couple years. I know isn't that pathetic? Savanna looked at me and said, "Mommy sad?" And I said, "No I just love you." and she smiled. I know that this next chapter in our lives will be wonderful but there is always a part of me that is sad about letting go of where I am now. When TC and I got married I was kind of sad about letting go of my single life and moving out of our singles ward, then I was kind of sad about having Savanna because I was letting go of that time with just TC and I. I think I just realize that no matter what is coming it will be really different! I also try to hold onto all these memories of my past but realize that they fade and eventually I probably won't remember very well what it was like before Clark was around. In a way that makes me sad but I guess that is how it is supposed to me. Wow, anyway I guess the whole point of this post is I am a sentimental freak! Just kidding-kind of I guess. I feel what I can learn from all this is enjoy every stage of our lives and our children's lives because it changes so quickly and you can never go back. I remember when Savanna was younger I would think-I can't wait until she sleeps through the night or until she crawls and now I just try to savor every moment because children just grow up so stinkin fast. Well thanks for listening everyone. I know what you are thinking. What Ashley is licensed to perform therapy? She should be seeing one herself-lol. (And fyi, I don't think there is anything wrong with therapy for anyone. I highly encourage it.)


7 comments:
I felt the same way Ashley. I think it's totally normal. Just soak up as much one-on-one time with Savanna as you can and try to roll with the punches when your little boy comes. And you and Savanna will always have an extra special bond because no matter how many children you have you'll always go through every stage with her first. So in a way, you'll always be a first time mom with her. :) Hang in there. Pregnancy hormones can really mess with your head.
All the things you are feeling is NORMAL!!! I freaked out too!!!I couldn't imagine another kid along with my crazy Justin. :-) but it all worked out.
You can still have one on one time with your girlie. When Brookie takes naps, Justin and I try to have bonding moments.
Just remember when your little guy is here, all your worries will go away and you can't imagine life with out him here.
You are a wonderful mom Ashley. You are going to do just fine. I am just a phone call away if you need someone to talk to. Love you!
Ditto! I remember feeling the same way, and it will be so much better than you imagine and will just feel "right" or like your family is just more complete. And thank goodness newborns sleep so much right? It's a blessing to help everyone adjust to the new way. You'll do great - you are a wonderful mom! Clark's in good hands. :)
I love you!
From one therapist to another ;) You are having a normal response to a normal life event!
Your heart will grow and so will your ability to meet everyone's needs. You and Savannah can still have mommy/daughter time and the boys can have daddy/son time.
It will all be okay...Love ya Ashley.
That's why having a second kid is so great - because this time around you know better than to be impatient for the next stage and you just enjoy the stages that you're in more. You don't have to dread the late nights because you know they're not forever. Instead you get to enjoy the absolute quiet and peaceful snuggle time with your little boy. You don't have to worry that he'll walk late, you'll just enjoy watching him as he figures things out. It will be great! Sometimes it will be hard, but the hardest things in life are the best ones too!
I'm glad that you keep this blog as a journal so those memories won't fade away!
Love you
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