She's Like Her Mother

I used to be late to everything. Like, absolutely EVERYTHING. Those who knew me growing up or in college know this full well. And then, I got married......to a guy who thinks getting somewhere 5 minutes early is "on time". Needless to say, I changed my ways very quickly and almost allow TOO much time now for things :) (my last job told me to not come so early! Ha! Oops!)

Well, this baby might have some of my traits :) I had it coming after all those years of being late. Today is her due date....and obviously she's not here yet :) I've had lots of questions over the last few days asking if she's here yet, any contractions, how we're doing, etc, etc, etc.  I'm just fine and apart from being uncomfortable, honestly, the waiting is fine! Although I'm anxious for her to get here, sometimes I think others are MORE anxious to hear the news :) The only thing I'm anxious about is seeing that it's in fact a girl.....I'm STILL not convinced and should probably have a boy name picked out just in case!

Well, I can tell you that she is probably coming before the Fourth of July :) My doctor is going to be gone quite a bit for the holidays and she is hoping to get me in Monday or Tuesday for a scheduled induction (yay for not making me wait until July 9th!). Until then, I have a baby shower to attend, garage sales to hit up, and a few community events to help pass the time. She'll be here soon and we'll let you know when she finally makes her arrival!

While We Wait

Yep, still here....with no baby :) Did you really think we would have a baby early? :) I mean, it isn't like every other person that was due in June has had their baby already and I'm the only one left. Oh wait.....yes, they have and even a friend due in July had hers early! Oh well :) She'll come....and hopefully soon :) I switched doctors this time around and this doctor is not quick to induce (which, I'm super happy about....BUT, it would be nice to have this baby come soon!) so it could still be 2 weeks if she doesn't come on her own. Hmm...what shall we do while we wait?

Well, for one, I have a list of Mankato's events on my computer. Last night's event? A free symphony concert in the park!! It was SO fun!!! Starting next week, there are a ton of fun, free events going on so if she decides to wait until July 7-8th, at least we'll have things to go to!

We've been outside ALL the time....and it's nice to work on my tan at least? :) We're in Nate and Sarah's wedding in 7 weeks so we might as well have nice tans for it :) Well, Aaron and I will have nice tans....we're keeping Tristen nice and white to protect that little boy's skin!

We go on LONG walks every day.....although it's not helping Baby Girl come any faster, at least we're staying in good shape and enjoying the weather!





Tristen turned 18 months on Friday!! Wow! I can't believe it!!! He's been helping the time pass :)

We'll keep you updated but I'm sure it won't be anytime soon!

You can come.....or you can wait

Having a second child is SO much different than having a first. With a first, you spend so much time waiting......I remember feeling like I was "waiting" for Tristen to get here when I was 36 weeks pregnant. "Anyday" was everyday and the closer to my due date it got, the more I wondered if he would EVER come :) There are so many unknowns for a first time parent, so many ideas of how to be the perfect parent, and so many dreams of doing things perfectly.

And then, you meet your child and your world is turned upside down in a way that you never thought possible. You love that child MORE than you ever envisioned you could and suddenly your priorities change. Sleep is not as important as holding and looking at your child, eating is not as important as feeding your child. You realize there is no such thing as "perfect" when it comes to parenting.

I'm ready to meet our second child, to look at her for the first time and open my heart up to her. I'm ready to give up my nice little schedule to take care of her needs and get to know her as only a mother does. I'm ready to announce her arrival to the world and finally tell people her name :) I'm just plain ready to welcome another child into this world.

But, as a second time parent, I know what it requires. I did not enjoy my time in the hospital last time. I wanted out of the hospital the second Tristen was born. My recovery was tough and I had to ask for help quite a bit....I like doing things myself so it was a humbling experience. The first two weeks were tiring....sweet and wonderful....but oh so tiring!

So, that is why I've been saying,

She can come now or she can wait.....

I'm okay with either :) I know she'll come in her own time and in the meantime, I've been soaking up precious time with Tristen. He's been such a joy lately as he initiates play with Aaron and I and giggles over almost anything :) As I'm nearing 39 weeks, it doesn't feel like I've been waiting much at all. So, Baby Girl, come when you would like....and in the meantime, I'm going to live in the present....feeling your kicks and wiggles and just dreaming about meeting you for the first time :)

Family Baby Shower

Friday night was OH so fun :) My lovely sister-in-law Lindsay threw me and Baby Girl a family baby shower.....it was a beautiful evening and I felt so blessed by it! Here are a few pics!

All things pink!!! I NEVER thought I would love pink so much :) But, her room is filled with these pom-poms now and I can't get enough of pink :)

The sister-in-laws were all able to come!

The mothers :)

The hubby and I!! I love him :) Happy Fathers Day, Aaron!!



Much better!!

Now, THIS is the little boy I'm used to seeing! The adventurous, curious, independent, very healthy little one in contrast to the very sick one we had all last week. I think he's on the mend finally....his fever skyrocketed Friday night but he slowly started getting better yesterday. Today he's tired but pretty much back to himself!! PTL!

I know it's only June 10th but I feel like this month is flying by already!! Hope you all have a restful and relaxing Sunday :)

The Week of Sickness

Ah, what a week. So SO glad that Baby Girl decided not to join the Willey household this week only because her parents and brother would have been too sick/injured to take care of her fully :) Tristen's been SO sick this week....nasty viral infection with a high, high fever! So, between taking care of him, taking care of myself with contractions and feeling a little sickly, and taking care of Aaron's stitches from a procedure he had done yesterday to remove atypical cells on his back, we are tired and just plain.....sick!!! Just one of those weeks....I'm sure next week will be better! This post was a "just in case you were wondering how we've been doing" post, (or, if you're anything like me, once someone hits 37 weeks, I get curious if they are in the hospital so this is my "update" that I'm still very much pregnant and content with being so!) Praying we get better SOON so we can fully enjoy our last days of being "just the 3 of us" :) Hope you all have a great weekend!!