So sorry about your uncle, but how wonderful about your pregnancy! It amazes me how often such difficult and joyful things seem to come together.
Everyone told me to "enjoy your pregnancy!" and I was never sure how to do that -- but it really is a very special time, full of excitement and preparation. Once the little one is here there's not much time to be excited and thoughtful like that -- and I think that's partly why it seems to me that the first baby is that much more special an experience. Friends of mine are now expecting their 2nd kids, and they tell me that they often forget they're pregnant because they're so busy with the first little one!
I'm sorry for your loss, your uncle sounds like he was a really wonderful person. As for helping your aunt, inviting her over is a good idea, letting her talk - or not - about your uncle as she chooses, bringing back some sense of normalcy to her life, all of those are good things. I know that when my dad died I was grateful when people invited me over and just let me be part of the scenery, and talk or not. I hope that helps
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Apparently I should have known this before, but I basically ignore facebook these days. Congratulations! I'm so happy for you and C, and I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy.
congratulations beth!!! i'm so happy for you! personally, i like to read about baby-related stuff. i'm not sure if you know this but i am focusing more on working with babies in my nanny job these days. i am watching twin boys who are 4 months old at the moment and i have also worked as a mother's helper which i LOVED. the first month of my last job was spent helping out a woman who was on bedrest until her pregnancy. i really enjoyed that. i think pregnancy is beautiful and fascinating.
i am so sorry about your uncle. i lost my aunt to cancer at 68. that really sucked. i felt so bad for her mother. who wants to outlast their kids??? ugh.
...Share your thoughts and ALL of it on your pregnancy and hopefully after your bundle is delivered. I really do love reading about what pregnant women are experiencing (a little to reinforce my decision to not become one!), and especially those I love.
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Everyone told me to "enjoy your pregnancy!" and I was never sure how to do that -- but it really is a very special time, full of excitement and preparation. Once the little one is here there's not much time to be excited and thoughtful like that -- and I think that's partly why it seems to me that the first baby is that much more special an experience. Friends of mine are now expecting their 2nd kids, and they tell me that they often forget they're pregnant because they're so busy with the first little one!
Anyway, congratulations, and yes, enjoy!
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i am so sorry about your uncle. i lost my aunt to cancer at 68. that really sucked. i felt so bad for her mother. who wants to outlast their kids??? ugh.
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So bring it on, lady!
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