Ever since we took the girls along for my 20 week scan they have been reenacting it in very interesting and creative ways. I first came across them doing this a couple of week’s ago. They take it in turns to crawl into a tunnel (Mummy’s tummy) and pretend to be the baby, whilst the other does the scan.
It’s amazing to think what goes on in their minds. Here’s a video-clip I took of them…
I’ll be at 24 week’s on Thursday and Dan has felt the first big kick (usually late at night – just as I’m about to go to sleep!). I can’t wait for the girls to feel baby. Feeling great, with only a little discomfort as my rib cage expands out to make room for my growing uterus. My legs aren’t aching as much thanks to an increase of milk and bananas in my diet. I met up with wonderful Meghan today, who has recently had her second son. It was such a treat to hold him, at only six week’s old! The visit also helped to remind me of life with a baby and it will be interesting to see how I cope with juggling everything. People keep asking how I am feeling and all I can think is, ‘I’m great now, but when the baby arrives I’ll be feeling severely sleep deprived and groggy’. Unfortunately, people rarely ask how a mother is once the baby has arrived – they are usually much more interested in the baby. But it is then when a mother needs so much more support, patience and understanding. It would be nice to be swaddled up and rocked to sleep from time to time…
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I just loved the scan video – far too cute. So lovely how much the girls are aware of and are participating in the joy and wonder of the unique experiences that come with having a baby. They are going to make such great big sisters!
You’re such a fantastic and relaxed mother, if anyone can make the transition from mum of 2 to mum of 3 look like a breeze and take it all in their stride, it’ll be you!
You are so true about people focusing more on the baby and not the mummy, and it was a breath of fresh air to have you visit yesterday and be so supportive and caring of me as a mummy! I’m right in there with the rocking/swaddling bit for mums to enjoy too, it sounds lush – maybe it’s time to invent something that does just that!
Awww, thanks Meghan. It was so wonderful to see you and have a cuddle with Mylo. You look incredible and are doing so well, though I really appreciate how tiring it is in the early weeks. Mylo will soon get into more of a routine with his day naps and in a few month’s from now everything will feel so much easier, I am sure. I shall be needing lots of moral support come February too! See you again soon x
This video is adorable. What great, creative kids you have.
Cheers Jared 🙂 Congrats on front page of the Wairarapapa Times! I suspect you must have come up with some creative gems of your own as a child, as your writing is such a joy to read.
Just so wonderful to watch….I had a smile of joy and wonder as I watched it and just magic.They certainly have some good knowledge there and a child’s imagination acted out is just gorgeous to see. Granddad will love it when he gets in.
I know, I was in stitches the first time I came across them doing it! Goodness knows what other surprises they have in store for us as time goes on! xx
Now this is a level of sibling engagement in an impending arrival of a baby I’ve never seen before. It was hilarious, cute and totally humbling all in the same breath. These girls of yours are amazing.
A friend of mine has gone from 3-4 this year and she said after two it gets easier. I am sure that you’re not going to get a look in with this baby as it will be claimed as the cherished sister or brother and whisked away for you to rest!