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38 Weeks is a LONG Time

September 23, 2009 by Elaine


I kinda felt like just hiding in the shadows yesterday.

The only reasons I left the house was to pick The B Man up from school and return a DVD from the library, all in one trip.

I showered late and didn’t eat very much. There’s not that much room left.

My body is tired and big and crampy and hormonal and yes, there was some crying.

Tim came home later than usual and although the boys were being pretty good, I needed a break from them and their constant energetic selves.

Dinner was one of those frozen casseroles, popped in the oven. All I had to do was hit a few buttons and open and close the door.

I’m running out of steam.

Is this a pity party? Maybe, but not really meant to be. Just the facts.

I’m so ready and a little sorry to be wishing my life away… but I am. Baby day just can’t get here fast enough…

elaine

Filed Under: Baby, baby3, Emotional, Pregnancy

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Comments

  1. Carissa(GoodnCrazy) says

    September 23, 2009 at 3:57 am

    Your photo is so perfect. Like Peter pan who lost his shadow.. okay bad analogy.. but i tried!

    God bless and FAST!! 🙂

  2. Momma@Live. Laugh. Pull your hair out says

    September 23, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    ((hugs)) I totally know how you feel. Youre almost there girl!

    And the picture is marvelous!

  3. Alicia W. says

    September 23, 2009 at 12:50 pm

    Bless your heart! Ugh.. I remember the end and how miserable I was. If it makes you feel any better.. I think your beautiful and doing so well. HUGS!

  4. mommablogsalot says

    September 23, 2009 at 1:49 pm

    Ugh, been there. Those last few days, weeks, whatever aren’t really very much fun. Hope these next few days, weeks, whatever go by quickly for you. Love that photo btw!

  5. *Lissa* says

    September 23, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    Oh, I have been there! Keep your chin up, girl! It’s almost time!

  6. nicole says

    September 23, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    Clever photo. Frozen casseroles can be life-savers. I hope you have some saved for baby days. 🙂

  7. Susan Berlien (warmchocmilk) says

    September 23, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    I LOVE the photo! Cool idea! I know what you mean. The end of my pregnancys with Wes and Liam were so hard. It’s miserable and you get impatient. I get it. Sorry.

  8. Kathy B! says

    September 23, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    At a certain point is just time. I think you’re there!

  9. Susan in the Psych Ward says

    September 23, 2009 at 2:45 pm

    You’re not wishing your life away, you just want to hold that precious baby girl! But I know what you’re sayng! hugs your way!

  10. Brittany says

    September 23, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    You deserve a pity party!!! I have them every so often… Pregnant women are entitled, I believe!

  11. iMother2.0 says

    September 23, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    ohhh i’m so sorry. i totally feel you..this past May, our Lily was born at 42 weeks!

  12. Jen says

    September 23, 2009 at 4:52 pm

    you totally are in the hardest part of pregnancy. Those last few weeks are so hard. Hang in there.

  13. Wendy@RuensOnTheRun says

    September 23, 2009 at 5:02 pm

    Cool picture! You’ve almost made it – I agree the end is the worst part.

  14. Erin M. says

    September 23, 2009 at 5:43 pm

    You are allowed to be tired and miserable at this point. and I love the photo in the shadows. She will be here soon. You can do it—take deep breaths and give in to the frozen dinners. Everyone will survive. You are such an amazing wife and mother—cut yourself some slack.

  15. Jaimee says

    September 23, 2009 at 6:31 pm

    Hang in there Elaine! She will be here soon!

  16. Kat says

    September 23, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    The end always gets so hard. Hang in there!

  17. Jessica says

    September 23, 2009 at 6:42 pm

    Ugh. I remember those days. Tough! My sister is due end of November and so she’s entering these too big, too tired, too everything days herself.

    Keep on, keepin’ on!

  18. Krystyn says

    September 23, 2009 at 7:06 pm

    That last month..those last two weeks. They are oh, so hard. And, you have two boys to take care of…it’s hard.

    I hope you get some relief soon!

  19. Haley says

    September 23, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    Thats a great photo to illustrate your point.

    Hang in there lady. Next Thursday will be here sooner than you think.

    🙂

    ((HUGS))

  20. Kelli @ Gohn Crazy says

    September 23, 2009 at 7:33 pm

    You are totally entitled to it. The last couple weeks of pregnancy are so hard. Hang in there momma. You’re getting so close!!

  21. Tyne says

    September 23, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    you are so witty! hang in there. one handed typing this or i would say more!

  22. WhisperingWriter says

    September 23, 2009 at 9:54 pm

    I know how it goes.

    And hey, at least your family had casseroles. At the end of my pregnancy, we were eating out a lot because I couldn’t be bothered to cook.

  23. anymommy says

    September 23, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    Oh yeah. It’s so hard to wait at the end. Xo.

  24. ZDub says

    September 23, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    I love that picture!

    The last weeks are hard, hang in there.

  25. amanda says

    September 24, 2009 at 1:50 am

    best preggers pic EVER!

    hang in there buddy you are almost there!

  26. Christina says

    September 24, 2009 at 3:46 am

    Eight more days, and this will all be SO worth it. You’re almost there, hang in there!

  27. Hailey says

    September 24, 2009 at 11:08 am

    Not much longer! Hang in there. I know… it sucks.

  28. Courtney says

    September 24, 2009 at 2:03 pm

    I still have 7 weeks to go but somehow i sympathize with you so so much. I remember how horrible those last few days cna be and i pray they move at the right speed for you. Not too fast but fast enough that you dont have to wait anymore. Amazing enough it will all be gone too soon and you will be missing those little kicks in your belly!

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 16 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five "kids" together, ages 21, 18, 17, 16 and 15 and crazy but cute dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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