Thursday, April 24, 2008

A Funk

I've been in a bit of a funk lately. Because of all the past problems, I've been very reluctant to let myself get too excited about the baby. To some this may not make any sense but basically it's a defense mechanism, preparing myself in case anything happens. Logically, at this point, things should be fine. I'm well past the 13 weeks when your chances of a miscarriage drop drastically. I've had 3 sonograms in which the has baby looked good in. I'm still afraid that as soon as I tell someone else, something will happen.
We finally told Faith on the 11th. She is, of course, exicted about her baby sister. (no, we don't yet know what we're having but she is convinced!). I kind of feel like I'm cheating her a little because we still don't really talk about it much. I feel like I should be talking about it at least once a day with her to get her used to the idea. I mean, she's been an only child for almost 4 years, it's probably going to be a big adjustment for her!
However, the last couple days, I've been letting myself be a little excited about next friday. We have another sonogram on the 2nd and we're going to find out what the baby is (if there is cooperation!) and I decided that we'll take Faith with us. Now, at the same time, I'm freaked out that when we get there, something will be wrong. And Faith will be there.
There is some reassurance since I have started feeling the baby move. I've been able to feel it for at least 3 weeks. It very slight and totally irregular, but there.

Also, if Faith is right and it is a girl, I'm currently loving the name Isabelle.

3 comments:

Erin said...

Funny thing, ever since I found out you were pregnant, I had a boy vibe.

Let yourself be excited. I always told Scout when he told me not to get my hopes up for the adoption, "If something doesn't go our way, I can at least say I was hopeful and excited for a while." My excitement taught me how much I actually wanted a child, regardless of the cost, the heartache, and the doubt.

I'm sending good thoughts your way.

sharona said...

I'm trying and I think everyday I'm getting a little better and letting myself enjoy this and be excited about it.

I also keep thinking boy but you try telling Faith that! Hopefully we'll know on friday!

Sarah said...

I completely understand this feeling, but my suggestion is to try your hardest to enjoy yourself. I remember reading an article about this very topic a while back, and the girl said that she put up such an emotional wall that in the delivery room she realized she hadn't let herself enjoy the pregnancy at all. She felt kinda cheated, even though she'd done it to herself.

I will have to keep this lesson in mind myself someday too...

Good luck!