I'm not quite sure how to articulate what I feel about our changing family. Obviously I am beyond excited, but at the same time it is strange to think that this little angel who has been the center of our world for the past (almost) 21 months will now share that space with a brother. I know we will love Kyan just as much as his sister (so don't worry buddy), but where will it come from? Mckinley consumes Kevin and my lives. She is the center of every decision or choice we make. I know that will just continue and Kyan will weave his way right into our hearts immediately--it is just hard to grasp what a huge change this will be.
Regardless of my readiness, TOMORROW is the day! I am excited, nervous, anxious, scared. A million emotions are running through me all at once. I am overjoyed by the fact that I get to meet my son tomorrow (assuming this labor takes less than 24 hours--fingers crossed!). Mckinley will have a brother and our lives will be forever changed. I cannot wait...I'm still going to try and enjoy my last night of somewhat good sleep though! :)
Here are some pictures of this last and final day as a family of 3!!
Also, here is one pic of Kinley enjoying her hospital visit today:
"Vroom-vroom-vroom" is all she kept saying! :)
Here's to a smooth (and quick!) labor and delivery tomorrow! Hopefully the next blog will be introducing Kyan to the world!!!!
2 comments:
I know exactly how you feel. My last week being pregnant I kept thinking this is the last time we're going to eat out as a family of 3, last bathtime as a family of three, last game night as a family of three. It was bitter sweet. I cherished our family time and while excited to add Kylee to our family wondered how everything would change, how I would be able to give them both the attention and love they needed. I have to say Family of four is easier than family of three with a pregnant mom. You'll eventually get your energy back, restrictions gone and you'll find you always have enough love and many of the things you enjoyed as a family of three don't change at all you just get to enjoy them as a family of four. I do think the key to this is to spend real quality time as a whole family and each child individually. There are activities or special just mom or dad time that Owen needs and that just means the other parent gets one on one time with the other child. There is also babysitters for family outings that aren't baby friendly.
FYI- We love to babysit even with our own two!
I'm so excited and nervous for you. I have my fingers crossed. Remember labor doesn't last forever and in the end you take home another piece of your heart.
-Gina
I know exactly how you feel. My last week being pregnant I kept thinking this is the last time we're going to eat out as a family of 3, last bathtime as a family of three, last game night as a family of three. It was bitter sweet. I cherished our family time and while excited to add Kylee to our family wondered how everything would change, how I would be able to give them both the attention and love they needed. I have to say Family of four is easier than family of three with a pregnant mom. You'll eventually get your energy back, restrictions gone and you'll find you always have enough love and many of the things you enjoyed as a family of three don't change at all you just get to enjoy them as a family of four. I do think the key to this is to spend real quality time as a whole family and each child individually. There are activities or special just mom or dad time that Owen needs and that just means the other parent gets one on one time with the other child. There is also babysitters for family outings that aren't baby friendly.
FYI- We love to babysit even with our own two!
I'm so excited and nervous for you. I have my fingers crossed. Remember labor doesn't last forever and in the end you take home another piece of your heart.
-Gina
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