I am officially 8 months pregnant…my feet are swollen all the time…I get up at least once per night to go potty. My waddle walk is at an all time waddle….
But, I have been happy and determined to rock this pregnancy. Because honestly, I need to be grateful that I am even pregnant, and I truly am.
A few days ago I started to look over my to-do list and this overwhelming feeling of panic rushed across my body. The type of panic that makes you frozen, you have so much to-do and all you can do is sit there….eating a bag of reese’s peanut butter cups. At least thats what I did.
You might remember we are building THE SUITE PECAN and although I haven’t had a chance to really walk you through the process (I promise I will) we have some major things in there that need to get done before this baby comes. The two biggest things are flooring and counter tops….both of which are DIY style.
I have a couple of large posts that need to be started and finished before she comes and the house is still a disaster even with all my fierce cleaning the past couple of weeks…
Not to mention, I want to get the small bathroom in our house finished too.
Phew…
So much work and so little time.
There I was, sitting down….eating the bag of reese’s peanut butter cups…. and I sort of reached my breaking point.
I broke down…the full blown type…crying into my pillow. Mr. Main being as sweet and kind as he is asked me what was wrong… with all the raging hormones and remembering my long to-do list all I could say was “leave me alone.” I wanted to wallow in my sorrow, alone….
That’s how I deal, I guess.
The crying eventually stopped and I picked myself back up.
The tears are still at the surface. I almost can’t think about it too much otherwise they start to flow.
I made a to-do list….again.
I decided to think about the big picture and realize that in 2 years even 5 years from now I won’t remember my to-do list. I probably won’t even remember the panic that I feel right now….what I might remember is not taking advantage of this time right now.
I have always been the type to think that the grass is greener on the other side…why? I hate that. I fail to realize that where I am right now is good. Really good. So here I am trying to take a step back and get what I can done and try not to freak out about what I still need/want to get done.
How do you deal with long to-do lists….when you feel like you have so much to do and no time?
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Lol, I know what you mean, I was like that except with a bag of cheetos in my arm…but I also get stressed when there are to do lists and little time… but you’re right! Enjoy your pregnancy, the last month of it and take it easy! I’m sure everything will get done, and if not, oh well…I know it’s easier to say it than do it,but hang in there and enjoy those reese peanut butter cups!!
Thanks for your comment Katrin. Cheetos would have been a good second choice! I am trying to take it easy. Now that the baby has dropped I am really feeling it in my back. Hope you have a great week!
Try to rest and enjoy this last month. You won’t be getting much rest for the next 18 years! lol
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hahahah, thanks Melinda! That is so true. Have a great weekend.
By the time I got to the 8th month with my twin girls I learned very quickly that I just needed to relax and enjoy my last month being pregnant with them….especially since it would likely be my only pregnancy.
I sincerely believe those last uncomfortable months are to help you learn to let go of expectations so let go and don’t sweat the “small” stuff. Soon, that precious baby will have your complete attention and you won’t even think or care about the to-do list. 🙂
Thanks for your comment Heather, truly. I have been so wrapped up in what needs to get done that I am not taking the time to enjoy this….at all. I have two weeks left, I am trying to take a step back and breath. Thank you.
gorgeous photography and heartfelt thoughts…thanks. hope you’ll drop by my blog (hellolovelystudio.com) when you have a moment. peace to you right where you are. ~ michele
Congratulations and I pray for healthy & happy baby to come! Thank you for sharing this with us at the #HomeMattersParty
Thanks Jamie! I hope the labor goes well….thats what I am dreading.
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