He's Almost Here!

So I will be a first time mother in 7 weeks. Am I nervous? Hell yeah. Do I hope the "momma instincts" kick in? If they don't I guess I'm screwed....

For starters, my husband was born 2 months early. With this schedule I would have had Lennon last Tuesday. Without having his crib set up, nursery done, or even his clothes washed with the special baby detergent. Ummm.... slacking someone?

Luckily, his mother is a little bit more stubborn...she was nice and comfy and did not want to leave the womb...3 weeks late? Or something like that....however with todays technology and doctors with their plans, they would have induced her after a week too late...

So, after my pregnancy brain took a break from the fog I have been in, my husband and I got to work. I started with the painting...yes the room was ventilated...and yes I am very careful about the situations I put myself in before you start thinking that I am harming my baby....he's good to go. Then, got started on washing the trash bags of clothes that were graciously given to me by some other mothers that were looking for someone to pass their beloved babies stuff onto...lesson I learned a long time ago...NEVER turn down hand me downs...if they worked for that mother, there's a good chance she will not steer you wrong...TAKE them!

The next on the agenda is to set up the crib, get the hospital bag ready, and organize all the good stuff that we need for baby (thermometers, butt cream, bibs, etc...)

Did I mention this kid already has more clothes than the whole house combined??? Its amazing...

Back to the pregnancy...
I do NOT want to hear from another mommy how easy and wonderful they feel as a pregnant person...don't get me wrong, it has NOT been bad, but for all you mothers that didn't get morning sickness, heartburn, back pain, etc...screw off.....and stop spreading your unrealistic views.

For those who are the realist here, there are days that you think "what the hell did I get myself into?" That's ok. There are going to be other days where you look in the mirror and your hair is shiny, your nails are long, and you just feel beautiful...those what makes the bad days worth it...remember those moments.

So you think the physical symptoms are bad? They don't even come close to the pregnancy brain you hear about.

I have to shown up to work with my clothes inside out...yes clothes...pants AND shirt...numerous times...

I have gone from OCD to not even affected by time...I am in this dream world where time does NOT affect me...that part is NICE...

I will go to the store, forget my list, wing it, get to the cashier, forget my debit card, and in the middle of that red hot mess, I will leave my purse in the shopping cart until I get to my car and I can't find my keys...

And as for remembering names? Ha! be lucky if I recognize you, names aren't happening anymore, this comes from someone who used to pride themselves of knowing 600 of the 650 kids I taught in school...I'm thinking I would be glad to know 50 of the kids names now...

Luckily, I have not been one of the ones blessed with insomnia...I have NEVER had trouble sleeping and that continues to be the common theme these days. Food and sleep. Food and sleep. Oh shit, I may have to work...what day is it? Nevermind...

Another thing, about this pregnancy glow! Ha! You're so pretty...that's not a glow, its called sweat. And pregnant women sweat A LOT. While you think its warm in here, we feel like Henzel and Gretel baking in an oven. So why every fan is on high in the house, we are now taking cold showers, wearing tank tops in public, not much else in private, give us a break...were doing the best we can with what we got...the temperature outside today reads 108...not exactly a walk in the park.

So why my sweaty ass is going to try to remember to get all the things ready for this sweet little boy that will be here in 7 weeks, I am just praying that I remember to print out my lists, I am able to find my lists when I make it home, and I am semi prepared for greatness.

My super sweet husband has been the rock behind my mind loss...thankfully...

On a good note, if you have ice cream or avocado's (not together) I will be your best friend....that seems to be my major craving...and steak...can't hate a good steak prego or not...

Threw all of the awesome beautiful days and the crazy forget my mind days, I cannot wait to meet this bundle of joy because the way I look at it is...the stuff will get done, then there will be more stuff to do...its a revolving door so I am just going to enjoy this journey...until next time...confessions of a baby momma....