For some reason I am not scared or nervous to have 2 at home with me all the time. Alyssa does not go to any sort of day care or "pre-school". I feel as though she will learn way more one on one with me than she would in a pre-school, at least before she is even 3. I may send her somewhere like 1 morning a week, but only for the child interaction and so i can have alone time with the new baby. People keep saying oh just wait, 2 is so much harder. I just feel so much more laid back about everything this time around. I have already done it once, I don't feel as paranoid and I feel like I know what I am doing. I have already breastfeed, made baby food, cloth diapered, sleep trained, potty trained, etc. And I know all kids are different but at least I now have the experience.
And I am not going to lie, I can not wait to eat normally again. I already eat very healthy so my diet wasn't a complete overhaul but I really missed my cereal in the morning and dessert at night. I will also be happy not to have to prick my finger and test my blood sugar levels at least four times a day. A nice chewy brownie, a sonic blast, and some shredded wheat will be the first things consumed! I also miss pasta. So maybe this baby weight won't be coming off as fast as it did with Alyssa. At least I only gained 20 lbs, despite my best efforts to consume as many calories as possible. Its hard to gain weight off of protein and veggies alone. Give me cake and ice cream and pasta, sure anyone could gain weight. So I am just proud I hit the 20 lb mark. Maybe I can pack on another 1 or 2 lbs in the next 2 days!
As much as I can't wait to meet this little one, who is even more active than Alyssa if possible, I can't wait for Alyssa to meet her. She has been soooo excited this whole time and is amazing with babies. She tells me things like "Babies can't eat blueberries when they are little because they are small and round and things like that make babies choke" and "I am going to teach baby how to peepee on the potty, and walk, and play", etc, etc. And to be honest, she swaddles her babies better than Dave. Dave puts forth a good effort and all but Alyssa has been practicing ever since we went to her "Big sister class" where they taught her all about how to help take care of a newborn. Alyssa bought the baby a toy at the toy store to give to her and the baby bought her a couple presents too. I just can't wait for the week (s) ahead! (sleepless nights and all!)
The pack n play is set up next to my bed, the diaper bag is packed, the swing is now sitting in the living room, etc. Now all I need is her! Lets hope for a quick, easy, pain-med free, uncomplicated delivery!
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