Just a few weeks to go before the mini-nugget arrives! It has been hairy around here with a big leak, insurance people and then construction workers coming in and out, stomach viruses, husbands away in Mexico City, and this baby’s prenatal karate practice. Trying to find my center in the middle of the chaos. Each week the belly grows, and my center shifts. Just when I think that things are quieting down, another surprise pops up.
Chaotic or not, my baby and I are heading into the final stretch. I find myself starting to daydream about who this child is: Boy? Girl? Blue Eyes? Green Eyes? Brown? A talker like his/her brother? An artist like his/her sister? Always late like my dad? Always early like my mom? A dog lover like Sean’s father? Able to handle any situation with grace and ease like Sean’s mom? Not to mention all of the qualities that will be all his or her own….
For now, we’re all hugging the belly, patting it, talking to it and singing to it. Liev told it a secret last week (It was just between the two of them). Mira promised it a few things (I will teach you how to ice skate when you’re three). Sean rubbed it for an hour straight. I just try and stay conscious, in these final weeks, of the movements and shifts coming from within, knowing that this sweet time when the baby and I are completely one will pass soon enough. I do not want to miss a thing.
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15/03/2011 at 8:34 am Permalink
Beautiful photos and words, Cate! Enjoy these last few weeks, I know you won’t miss a thing! baci.
15/03/2011 at 3:29 pm Permalink
I hear you on trying to enjoy every minute of pregnancy. This is my last, so I want to enjoy every minute of this miracle. I bet your children are just as excited as mine. Can’t wait to see photos of your little one.
15/03/2011 at 4:36 pm Permalink
buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuump.
all the best, you lot
15/03/2011 at 6:04 pm Permalink
You wear that coat well! You look fantastic.
Before no. 2 arrived I couldn’t imagine another personality in the fam. It wasn’t until no.3 that I was really surprised at how unique each child is…she’s our firecracker.
15/03/2011 at 9:52 pm Permalink
You look beautiful my friend! I can only image your excitement as you are near the finish line to the arrival of your son or daughter and to final meet this sweet little one. xo
16/03/2011 at 4:13 pm Permalink
communicating with the unborn… always a wonderful momento to hang on to. good luck amidst the chaos. soon all ripples out. n♥
16/03/2011 at 10:03 pm Permalink
Such a beautiful update Cate
17/03/2011 at 1:27 am Permalink
You look so happy – so beautiful Cate! Congratulations!
17/03/2011 at 5:52 am Permalink
You look so beautiful…so serene…although all that caos around.
Just take it easy, enjoy all those secret comunications…
A big kiss to that one inside…secret comunications too.
17/03/2011 at 2:10 pm Permalink
you look gorgeous
21/03/2011 at 10:44 am Permalink
Your recipe above looks so good. I can’t seem to get a craving for Tofu. Do you have any suggestions? xo
21/03/2011 at 12:05 pm Permalink
Happiness… That’s what I think when I look at you and your adorable family
22/03/2011 at 8:19 am Permalink
Oh wow you look great! And lovely photos. I hope the last few weeks go smoothly for you x
23/03/2011 at 10:13 am Permalink
hello beautiful!
26/03/2011 at 11:35 am Permalink
You are beautiful dear Cate!!
We are also counting the weeks …
About 9/10 weeks before we can have our little baby in our arms.
Meanwhile it’s all about karate in my belly.
Love, Daan
28/03/2011 at 12:17 am Permalink
You look beautiful — I can’t wait to see that little munchkin!