Walking around is so difficult nowadays. It seems that every time I take a step, I get the urge to pee. Every stride I make engages the baby's head deeper into my crotch. Ouch! Did I feel this way when I was carrying Johann at 38 weeks? I hope this discomfort will make this second delivery more bearable.
Baby #2, on the other hand, is quite inconsistent. There were days when he is enjoying his time inside mommy. He would kick and stretch out his limbs several times. There were days when he is not as hyper-active. He is quite familiar with Kuya Johann's loud voice. His going home outfit is ready. He has brand new supplies coming in a few days.
He already has a name, by the way. But, I am not satisfied. I still want a second name that Vic and I both favor.
They say that most moms are more nervous about giving birth for the second time. I feel the same way. At this point, I have done minimal reading on the stages of labor and delivery. Getting too much information is making me giddy. My first child-birth experience was too laborious and not very pleasant. I am praying that this one will be easier on the baby and me.
One thing's certain, we are excited to see him. I just hope he won't make it too difficult for daddy and me.
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Most of our items are ready for our stay in the hospital. All I need to include are the breast pump, milk storage bags, snacks and some nursing gowns. I just wish that the Lamaze room will be available to us by then.
Johann's nanny has already been instructed to prepare for a few days' stay in another house while I am in the hospital. I hoping that he can stay at my parents so they can keep an eye on the nanny.
As for Johann, I do not know how I can further prepare him for the arrival of his brother. I think he is familiar with the concept of babies. But, having one that will divert my attention from him may be too much for him. I can't imagine how I can split my time between the two of them. God help me.
Baby #2, on the other hand, is quite inconsistent. There were days when he is enjoying his time inside mommy. He would kick and stretch out his limbs several times. There were days when he is not as hyper-active. He is quite familiar with Kuya Johann's loud voice. His going home outfit is ready. He has brand new supplies coming in a few days.
He already has a name, by the way. But, I am not satisfied. I still want a second name that Vic and I both favor.
They say that most moms are more nervous about giving birth for the second time. I feel the same way. At this point, I have done minimal reading on the stages of labor and delivery. Getting too much information is making me giddy. My first child-birth experience was too laborious and not very pleasant. I am praying that this one will be easier on the baby and me.
One thing's certain, we are excited to see him. I just hope he won't make it too difficult for daddy and me.
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Most of our items are ready for our stay in the hospital. All I need to include are the breast pump, milk storage bags, snacks and some nursing gowns. I just wish that the Lamaze room will be available to us by then.
Johann's nanny has already been instructed to prepare for a few days' stay in another house while I am in the hospital. I hoping that he can stay at my parents so they can keep an eye on the nanny.
As for Johann, I do not know how I can further prepare him for the arrival of his brother. I think he is familiar with the concept of babies. But, having one that will divert my attention from him may be too much for him. I can't imagine how I can split my time between the two of them. God help me.
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