11/13/2011

So I had my iron infusion on friday. Can’t say I’ve noticed a huge difference yet, aside from some minor side effects. I was told it will take about 5 days to kick in, so I’m still praying for a huge energy boost.

I think I’m going to be honest with myself and say I’m really hopeless about some things in my life. When I get that way, it’s like a switch flips, and I can’t even force myself to do what I need to to make these things right. Currently I have a flip switched on listing things to sell on trademe, on potty training my Ella, and on working with Anna. Ali and I have agreed that we will give Anna until she is 2 before we start going through the intensive tests for Anna to see if she gets the label of being autistic. I’ve got the approval from family as well for this plan, so I feel good about it.

Anyway, this week I also managed to get my last cake orders out the door, had my friend up from Christchurch to help me tidy some things in the house, and my husband had his 35th birthday. Far out craziness I tell you!! I remember my dad being 35….I really can’t believe how quickly life has taken off on me. This last decade has been a whirlwind. 10 years ago was my first year of university (yes, I went a bit late)….fast forward on light speed and here I am.

7 weeks until I’m due with my wee boy, and I just keep thinking that I’m not ready!!! I really panic when I think about giving birth, and even though it will be my 3rd time, I am still panicking. But I LOVE newborns, can’t wait to hold him! The only other thing I worry about is making sure my whole family manages to get some sleep! My poor Ella is still scared about going to sleep alone, and Anna really can’t handle going to sleep by herself. More often than not I wake up with my whole family in my bed (which I LOVE cuddling my kids, they are so beautiful….but this won’t work with a newborn!) So I have 7 weeks to break a bunch of bad habits. Oh my.

Anyway, I’m going to go and get a drink and cuddle my sweet Ella girl. Anna fell asleep earlier, standing up, leaning on my lap. She’s such a snuggler, I just thought I was getting hugs until I realised that I had a wet patch on my leg, getting progressively bigger! (drool, oh yeah)

A couple weeks until my baby shower, and also a photo shoot of my baby belly! Bethany, I may steal some of those cute belly shot ideas that you compiled a while ago….hope it’s all good!!

<3 Steph