Actually, if we go by Miss Maizey's arrival, we are more than half-way to the arrival of Lucky #2. I cannot believe how quickly this pregnancy is going, and how much earlier I am feeling the effects of harboring this little parasite. (Uncle Pete's words, not mine.) Part of this is probably due to my out-of-shape bod, and part due to my already-given-birth bod. My bum is bigger. My shoulders are wider. The girls are busting into a C-cup. I make more trips to the loo than a Detrol user. But, we are very excited (and a little apprehensive) to welcome our new addition.Since I am WAY behind in posts, I thought I'd answer a few of our Lucky #2 FAQs. Here goes...
Q: What does Maizey think of getting a brother/sister?
A: Maizey thinks it sounds just fine, but I truly doubt she has a clue what she's talking about. She's just too young. She knows when I point at my belly that she's supposed to say "baby" but also likes to poke Will's tum and say the same thing. When asked if she wants a brother or a sister, 90% of the time she answers "brother." (9% sister and 1% brothersister - the latter of which will NOT be happening.) She loves babies, which is heartening, but has also started referring to me as "MY mama" which is a titch worrisome.
Q: When do you find out what you're having?
A: When Lucky #2 is born. Our 18 week ultrasound - the standard "gender-reveal" - has come and gone and we remain in the dark. By choice. During the first pregnancy, nothing felt real. I couldn't connect the fact that my enlarging midsection meant I was housing a person. Finding out Lucky #1 was a girl helped bridge the emotional gap. This time, thanks to Maizey, I don't lack the connection.
Q: Are you giving birth at the ABC?
A: Yes. It is an amazing facility and we feel very fortunate to have it as an option. I did, for a month or two, seriously consider a home birth, but ultimately, think that the ABC is the best of both worlds.
Q: Are you using a doula?
A: Yes. But, this time we are hiring Erin Barnes. We interviewed her the first time around and loved her, but she was fairly new to the business. As first-timers, we wanted someone with more experience. Deb was a super choice. Now, two years later, Will and I, and Erin, are more experienced and I am very excited she will be joining us in the delivery room. But, hopefully, Deb will be her back-up.
Q: When are you due?
A: Saturday, September 28.
Now that I've wrapped my work in Ann Arbor, posts should be a bit more frequent. No promises though. ;)
