So we're going to be parents soon...

[jbailey]

A few things happen to remind us that we'll be parents soon...

* Angie just suggested that perhaps we could take the gin and vodka that we haven't been drinking out of the freezer to make space.

* We put together a crib yesterday. Anything else could've been random Ikea furniture. But y'know, there's just no other use for a crib. (Or a child sized one, anyway...)

* Angie turning around in what usually would've been plenty of space, and sending a glass flying with the end of her belly.

* The steady stream of (welcome) conflicting advice from people who are already parents.

There's less than 3 weeks to go to the official due date, less than 5 to the maximum date permitted (In Québec, they induce if we get 2 weeks past the due date). Midwife visits are now weekly. Birth bags are packed. We just need to finish assembling the phone and email lists and ...

... wait. =)

Probably time for more Angie pictures, though. I'll try to take some later.

Comments

[(Anonymous)]

Take it steady :) Regardless of advice, you can only do what you can do.
It's probably pointless trying to turn yourselves into superparents at this late stage - if child psychologists are to be believed, you learnt all the vital stuff before you were 5 years old from watching your own parents :) Every parent is unique: every child is uniquely theirs. The other word I would give you is - RELAX. Bringing up children is hard - but 6+ billion of us were once children so its readily do-able on native wit and understanding. A healthy dose of love care and consideration for each other also helps, of course.
Take care - have all my very best wishes. Andy (amacater@debian.org)

[jbailey.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[seinneann-ceoil.livejournal.com]

As I said before when I first found out: if there were ever two people who should be obligated to reproduce for the better good of the world, it should be you guys. I cannot wait to see the adventure ahead of you and have nothing but admiration and respect for you. You are going to make a FANTASTIC family!!


(seriously, I can't believe how excited I am about this!!)

[auzure-skies.livejournal.com]

*hugs* That means so much to hear. Thank you.

[jbailey.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's really sweet!

Perhaps one of these trips over the pond, we'll all make it and you can meet Sprout in person =)

[sfllaw.livejournal.com]

Sprout's kicking is getting pretty vigorous when glasses start flying. :)

[jbailey.livejournal.com]

Sure, but at least it landed in the tub. =)

[sfllaw.livejournal.com]

It made bathing all the more thrilling.

Super excited

[nuffing.livejournal.com]

I am super excited for you guys!

Advice enjoy every minutes - even the ones that suck ;P

Don't take anything too seriously, no matter what the problem, it will pass and you will be fine.

Children are wonderful and life-defining. In my experience parenting is both harder and more rewarding that you will have imagined.

Enjoy your last weeks as a family of 2.