I know I haven't talked about our new addition much on the blog and I think that's some of my mommy guilt. I have never felt guilty with Lincoln before. I've always dropped him off at day care and known he was well taken care of. Whenever we've left him at home with someone, I've always felt the same way. This time, though, I'm struggling with dividing my time between him and the new baby. I never want Lincoln to feel like I've forgotten about him or that he's being replaced. I want him to always know how special he is.
I was talking to a friend from work today and she reminded me what a fantastic gift we are giving Lincoln by giving him a sibling. I love my brother and sister. They are the people I turn to the most when I need someone's advice, help, guidance. They were my partners in crime growing up. They know me better than just about anyone else. They make me laugh like no one else. Sure, we had our moments (let's be honest: we still do) but without them, I'd feel incomplete.
This is the gift our parents gave to us, and this is the gift we're giving to Lincoln.
We're working on names, but for those of you who are dying to know her name, we're not telling you. Quite frankly, she probably won't have a name until the moment she's born. If the first time around is any indication, she probably won't have a name until the day we leave the hospital. Only 10-ish more weeks of waiting!
I'm planning on going back to work once Busy is born. My plan is to work until she's born and take 12 weeks off. I have to say, to anyone who thinks otherwise, maternity leave is not a vacation. Sure you're at home with the baby, but you're also up at night with the baby, comforting the baby when she cries and cries and cries...I remember the first time Joelee came to visit us after Lincoln was born. I remember sitting on the couch while she was holding him and seriously feeling deliriously tired. I'll never forget that feeling. Having a newborn, ladies and gentlemen, is not a vacation.
As far as everything else with the pregnancy, it's all going well. I have some back pain, but not like the first time around. I was nauseous for the first 20 or so weeks, but I'm thankful I could take medication to make the nausea go away. I don't have gestational diabetes, but my iron is low. Lincoln is starting to have a hard time getting on my lap. :( I'm trying to keep it normal for him, but it's getting harder.
The next 10 weeks will fly by! I CANNOT wait to meet our little sweetie!!