The biggest question Joe and I have gotten during this pregnancy thus far is whether or not we want a boy or a girl this time. Most people assume we would like a girl because we already have a boy. Joe and I have pretty much maintained that we want a healthy happy baby, whether it be a boy or a girl. We would be over the moon for another boy, but equally excited if the baby is a girl.
I will admit that when I was pregnant with Dawson I wanted a boy. Somehow in my deluded little head I decided a boy would be easier because they aren't so dramatic. Obviously I was wrong. Dawson has enough drama for 8 kids and then some. He has not been an easy child in general. I love him to pieces but he has been a challenge. I guess that's what parenthood is all about though!
I feel like almost on a daily basis I watch someone (whether it be in person or through Facebook or blogs) struggle. Sometimes their struggle involves just having a baby, sometimes it's that their babies have minor or even severe health problems. If our baby was not healthy, I wouldn't love him or her any less by any means, but I know it would come with challenges that make Dawson seem like a walk in the park.
Right now I am doing my best to just focus on taking care of myself. I am still struggling with fluids, and I have had some touch and go moments where the possibility I would end up in the hospital again is high. I've lost about 10-12 pounds over the last couple of weeks. Keeping my eye on the prize... A healthy baby.
I'm with you. As long as it's a healthy baby, that's all that should matter.
ReplyDeleteBTW, congratulations!
Thank you Jenn! :)
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