Admittedly, I am wound a little tightly this pregnancy. Paranoia about something going wrong coupled with my lack of quality sleep makes it harder for me to step back, take a deep breath, and tell myself "everything is fine -- chill the heck out."
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I think I'm going to have more trouble with my youngest no longer being the youngest in February than he will. Being a mom can be an emotional roller coaster.
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Yes, I am aware that physical gender does not necessarily reflect a child's sexual identity, but right now that is all I have to go on. My pregnancy is not your educational opportunity.
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On Tuesday, I go in for my 18wk ultrasound. I've decided I can live with finding out if Baby-the-Last is a boy or girl ahead of time, so I thought I'd open the floor for guesses by others, too!
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There is comfort in the idea that the energy of those we have loved sticks around for awhile after they are gone.
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WARNING: post contains discussion of fertility-related issues and may be a trigger for anyone struggling with these problems.
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