Maybe it's a Fri the 13th thing or our overcast day or something, but I'm in such a funk today. I've been having lots of GI discomfort (up overnight with it as well), my DH is getting ready for work (gone until really late) and has to work tomorrow (early morning to eve), too...and I'm still going nuts about wanting to be sure to make it to K's dance recital on Sunday. On top of that, my midwife is coming today and I have tons of "things" (cleaning and such) that I need to get done...want to get done...but just can't seem to muster up the energy to do.

Well, I was lying down on the couch for a few minutes just trying to level myself out. My DH and I were talking. And then he came over and touched my belly bulge. Little one bumped him and, in an instant, he got all sweet and sentimental. He sat down and started feeling all over my belly and looked me straight in the eye saying that he was really getting excited and could not wait to meet ****** (ya know). He even got some eye mist. I put my hand on him and told him how much it meant to me that he said that (he's not one to blurt out his thoughts or feelings) and that I couldn't wait to meet ****** either. It was one of those "time stood still" moments that I couldn't have anticipated. Not that he's not helpful and sweet and hasn't felt the baby many times before, but this was just a real "connect" moment in time. My cruddy POV dissipated (at least momentarily-haha) and it was just so cool. I think it's already etched in my brain forever.

Anyway...just wanted to share. I've really, really been struggling with so many mixed emotions, physical discomforts...yet at the same time not feeling ready...and such. This was a simple, yet awesome and unexpected fleeting moment for me right when I needed it. Hopefully it will get me through the next couple of days and baby will hang on until at least into next week so I don't miss Sunday's recital.

Thanks for reading my emotional gush of the day. Those of you still hanging out on this side of the mountain with me, it's almost our turn! I feel like I'm standing in line for a mega rollercoaster (I'm a fanatic!) - all of the anticipation and excitement w/a bit of nervousness thrown in...just waiting for the line to inch me closer to my turn on the ride...and better yet, the "award" waiting on the other side.

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Awww. Sweet turn around of your day.

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Rachel
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Isaac David - February 2004
Carson Eli - January 2006
Kianna Rachelle - May 2008





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What a sweet and wonderful moment to share with your hubby!

I hope you can get things done before your MW appt.

I too have been feeling really lazy and fatigued. I keep hoping my "burst of energy" will come so that I can get a few more things done around here before baby makes it's appearance! All I want to do is sleep and soak in my parents pool! I guess those things are good too, considering I won't be able to do either very often once the baby comes!

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Your DH sounds very sweet

I have zero energy

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Awww, glad you had that moment with your dh and it helped your funk some! Oh, and the weather is really dreary and cloudy here too. Must be something about it being Friday, the 13th, or something.

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i have no energy today either...didnt help that ds was awake at 6 this morning....arrgg, but he's down for a nap now and im gonna spend the next 2 hours (hopefully) sitting around doing nothing. Im soooo ready for this to be over, and completly sick of feeling so sick all the time, not to mention the constant pain!! IM JUST DONE!.

That was really sweet of your dh, what a great way to brighten your mood, even if it was only temporary

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Amanda happily married to Ryan (June 10th 2005)

Mommy to two beautiful boys

That is so sweet.

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What a sweet DH you have. I'm glad you're feeling better.

I hope you make it past Sunday so you can be there for K's recital. I have a strong feeling you will.

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Sheri