I’m trying to remember the final week or so before Amalea was born, but all I can recollect is the drive to the hospital the day of. I remember not having a clue as to what it was going to be like after the baby was born. I remember walking into Labor and Delivery, and shyly telling the receptionist that Robin was in labor. I remember them breaking her water and the chaos of labor began.
We had no idea what was going on. We had no idea how our lives were going to change.
It’s different this time, and yet it feels similar. We know, for the most part, what labor will be like. We know where to go, what to expect, and what to bring to the hospital. We know how to change diapers, clean-up spit-up, burp the baby, feed her a bottle, etc. We won’t be as sensitive to baby noises as we were the first go round… I’m sure I’ll sleep better this time (maybe).
But… there are still plenty of unknowns.
How will Amalea respond to a baby in the house?
What will Maya be like? How will she effect the dynamics of our family?
How will Robin and I respond to parenting two kids?
Will we be able to afford two kids (two GIRLS!)?
Will Amalea and Maya be friends? Enemies!?! BFF’s attached at the hip?
I’m excited to find out the answers to all of these questions… excited for Robin to not be pregnant anymore (and I know she is too). I’m excited to meet our new little precious… to hold her and listen to her little heart beat. I’m excited to see Amalea’s curious little eyes as she beholds her baby sister.
I’m just excited – and that keeps me going.
It’s been SUPER hot here in Portland for the last week and a half or so. In the 90′s and 100′s. 14 days straight in the 90′s. No air conditioning… you can’t escape it unless you go somewhere that has air. Poor Robin is in her final stretch with this pregnancy and she has to endure this. The days have been long, the nights have been longer. Not to mention Amalea had a fever, diarrhea and vomiting over the weekend. But despite all of this… and having to be at work all day and not able to help Robin… I’m trying to stay optimistic – because Robin and Amalea need me to be. I’m trying to stay positive and work for my babies. I’m trying to love them, and not complain when it gets hard.
But it’s been hard… and I am excited for a change in the weather… and a new baby girl!
Keep us in your prayers in the next few weeks, as change rides in with the wind. Oh, and we started a new blog for our family – so if you read this blog, or Amalea’s Blog, or Robin’s blog… you can bookmark our new family blog (which will replace Amalea’s blog): www.pdxkrills.com
That’s right, Portland. We’re here to stay!
