Are you ready? That is the question I seem to get the most these days in reference to our soon to be newest member of the family.

So am I ready? Well… that is kind of two-fold. Emotionally – yes, I think I’m getting pretty close. I can’t wait to see what she looks like, to fall in love with her in my arms, that newborn smell & softness. I feel more emotionally ready than I was with any of the boys. I think the fact that we have already done this 3 times before, along with the fact that our youngest is 4, not 2, makes a huge difference. I was always sad before that my “baby” was being replaced in a way – of course Dane is still the “baby” at the moment, but I think he is old enough to be able to handle this change pretty well. A new baby of course always changes family dynamics a bit, but I feel like the adjustment is going to go fairly smooth this time.

Physically – well no, we’re not totally ready… There are still things to buy – let’s see like a bathtub, stroller, diaper pail… etc. etc. I know, I know, I just haven’t felt in a rush – who knows. I have all the things picked out, just haven’t actually purchased them. We have the basics – the carseat, diapers, clothes. Matt yesterday was wanting to know when I was going to pack a bag for myself and the kids. UMMM, I’ll get around to it.. Then there is the prospect of the c-section. I like the idea of knowing exactly what day she is coming, but no… I’m not really ready for that.

So in answer to the question – are you ready? Well… sort of… I still have 4 weeks until my due date – 2 weeks until the scheduled c-section – I have time… RIGHT?

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