overwhelmed

I'm going to have AN OTHER baby!  

I had my first baby appointment here in our new city.  We experienced a new way of doing things in a new office, and took a tour of the maternity ward at the hospital.  It brought a lot into perspective for me.  Clearly, in the time that I first learned that I was pregnant, I've been quite busy.  I have been thinking about and very much preoccupied by nothing but the following:

. the year ending 2011 holidays,
. waiting to find out about a coast to coast relocation,
. searching for rentals then finding out about the possibility of buying a home,
. waiting for movers to be arranged by someone else,
. packing for 3 people for a 2 month stay
. searching for homes and meeting often with a realtor trying to be patient in the house hunt,
. figuring out transportation (do we get one car or two?  do we buy new, lease or buy used?),
. living out of a suit case for the last month,
. making do with the very basic household appliances provided,
. entertaining and making sure my toddler has an easy transition,
. insuring that Zack has a happy and supportive home while he goes through this job change

As you can see that is a lot to have on one's plate.  And, while I obviously haven't escaped the fact that I am pregnant (more morning sickness this time, bigger, tireder, achier, growing belly/body) it has not at all been a daily focus.  Until tonight!  I realize that in just 3.5 months I'll be giving birth to another child!  Our whole family dynamic is going to change, again!  That is a lot for one to handle... that's why we have 9+/- months to prepare for it.

Since the last 6 or so months have been all about hoping and prepping for this relocation, my mind has been everywhere other than on myself.  It shows too, unfortunately.

So, while I am very much excited about this baby to come, I just need to get a few things done.

* images - with my crazy gloved boy walking from our appointment - Zack gave him that glove to help him stay entertained during the Dr. appointment.  Needless to say, he was a bit obsessed and hasn't stopped playing with it since. next image: feeling large and very much overweight, overwhelmed and stressed.  

//  I'm so lucky that I have my little boy who's so sweet and good and my sweet husband that treats me so well and loves me so perfectly.