We are down to 3 weeks folks... that's right 3 weeks. This pregnancy has gone by so fast and now with the end fast approaching it's hard for me to say I feel 100% ready. Even with the back aches, contractions, puffy feet, sciatic pain, nasty belly button, sleepless nights and overall uncomfortableness (is that even a word?) I can honestly say I am outright scared to have a baby. It's not even the labor/delivery part that scares me... though it probably should. It's the growing up part, the becoming a mom part, the having another life in my hands part that really gets me. Don't get me wrong, I am SO excited to meet this little guy and have him become a part of our family... but wow, me and Preston being parents? When all is said and done I know we will be fine, and I don't write this fishing for any sort of compliment, I am just stating the the simple fact, becoming parents is a scary thing! I have so many wonderful examples of parents and parenting skills around me and I hope to live up to them. Speaking of fabulous parents, my wonderful mother laughed at me as I tried to buy a HUGE bottle of hand sanitizer this last week. Here I thought I was being a good mom, providing hand sanitizer for all the people who will want to hold and touch my beautiful baby... So, what do I REALLY need? What was the most useful item you had with your kids? What is vital that I have at the hospital, for me and baby? ADVICE!
