It's hard to believe that I'm already seven months along! It's all happening so very fast. My emotions range from total excitement to sheer terror. Being pregnant is certainly a very interesting process. Jan and I always joke as to what strange symptom will take over my body next. It seems I get plagued by something new weekly. However, I am thankful and I think I've had a fairly healthy pregnancy. Yes, there are certainly the annoyances but I won't regale you with the details. (I'm trying to cut back on the whining...)
When I'm having anxiety about all of the unknowns (the birthing process, caring for a newborn, potty training, disciplining as they get older etc, etc. - This is just a small sampling of the various worries that pop into my head....my child isn't even born yet and I'm thinking about things I won't have to deal with for years...) Anyhow, when I start to worry I always ask Jan about his fears and concerns and he answers, "I just don't think about it."
"How is that possible?", I respond. He tells me he has worries but then puts them out of his mind. Wow. I soooo wish I could do that. It's quite a foreign idea for me. I've been doing a lot of reading and have taken many courses for education which I think will be very valuable for parenting. (Behavioural support, Reading interventions etc.) However, I still worry about being a good parent. Which I hope is a positive sign. I guess I'll find out soon enough!
Two more months to go.....
