I’ve got 6 weeks to go, and I’m starting to get excited – both for baby’s arrival and for the re-acquisition of my body as it was before. The first trimester was characterized by sickness and emotional rollercoasters (which continue sporadically). The surprise of this pregnancy took a while to set in; the second trimester was my "honeymoon" period – tons of energy, motivation, and great skin and hair. That period was marred only by my bad flu – but that’s now a distant memory.
My third trimester has come without warning, descending upon me like a sudden storm – internal and external. I’m in nesting mode which has resulted in me emptying closets, cupboards, and storage rooms. Everything is currently in a state of chaos as I go through the past, determining what should stay and what should go. It’s a cathartic phase that has been brought on by each of my children. It occurred to me that with no more future pregancies, will I ever clean this thoroughly again? So far, nothing else in my life has brought on this flurry of organisational activity on my part.
The external activities in my home are mirrored internally by the increasingly solid presence of my baby. What began in the 4th and 5th months with butterfly flutters and gentle kicks, has now evolved into the presence of a full-blown person residing in my abdomen. His/her presence is undeniable. Throughout the day, I feel the movement of arms, legs, feet, and shoulders. With his/her head engaged firmly where it should be, I often feel the pressure and reminder of my delivery to come.
It’s my third time around, and it’s no less amazing or awe-inspiring than the first. The development of life within me, the co-existence of my child and I, sharing food, drink, blood and emotions. Wow. I’m thankful and I’m ready.
oh Amreen thats so great time will fly rather quickly now…
What a beautiful post, Amreen. Thanks for sharing.
Wow. What a miracle. It reminds me nostalgically of my nesting period with both of my pregnancies. Enjoy. Oh, and likely you will want to clean like that again but where will you find the time? My house is closing in on me but I can’t fight back…I’ve got too much to do!
Only six weeks left! That’s not long!
The Baby came rather startlingly when I was 37 weeks pregnant and we weren’t READY for her yet! But there she was!
Only 6 weeks to go? Wow, that went fast!
I was the same with my third. Kind of in a state of shock/disbelief at first, but then no less excited than with the other two by the time I was nearing the end.
I, too, am full into nesting mode, although that worried me a bit at first because I don’t think I nested until the day before my son was born, with my first pregnancy! We did move across country when I was 7 & 1/2 months pregnant last time though, so my “nesting” may have been disguised as unpacking.
This time around I had the overwhelming feeling that my house was closing in on me, & like you, have proceeded to go through every last cubby-hole of space to re-organize it (I’m looking at my kitchen pantry right now). I now can tell my hubby that I haven’t lost my mind, & that it is totally normal. For a while there he was thinking that I might donate HIM to Goodwill if I had a chance!!
Love hearing about all of your musings on your pregnancy, they help me put mine into perspective.