I Hate to Blog and Run but…

April 13, 2006

I am definitely a fan of the Carnival of Beauty because among other things, it allowed me to “meet” a bunch of you that I probably would not have had the pleasure of knowing previously. I’ve enjoyed the comments you all have left and now that I’ve read them, I will vanish into oblivion for an undetermined amount of time. No offense.

It has nothing to do with you but everything to do with this child I’m carrying who is bound to arrive at any given moment and if he’s anything like my other two, will cause such a bad case of sleep deprivation that I will hardly function outside of nursing, sleeping and going to the bathroom for about who-knows-how-long.

I should probably also make feeding my other two children a priority lest they waste away, never to return. An occasional meaningful conversation with my husband should be a priority too—it’s the least I can do since I’m sure he will prove once again how exceptional he is by being a great labor coach, getting up with the baby in the night 5.46 million times, cleaning the house, cooking meals, doing laundry and occupying the time of the other two while I’ve got an infant attached to me 24/7.

I’m sure many of you other mothers can relate when I say that other than those few things, I expect the rest of my life to virtually fade into a fog around me. I imagine blogging will be one of those things.

Having said that, I’m not closing myself off to the possibility that a short post here and there might provide just enough mental stimulation to keep me feeling like a human being. But I’m not making any promises. My sister just gave birth to my first nephew on Tuesday and each time I talk to her (or my mom who’s there with her), I’m remembering—I mean, REMEMBERING—what it’s like to have a baby.

I’m not officially due until next Tuesday so there is a possibility you might hear from me up until then. But if you come back to visit and you see that I have not posted for a very, very long time, just know I am somewhere between giving birth and getting to the point where I actually feel like I might make it out alive.

Just thought I’d warn ya.

Category: Life, Parenting

Comments

8 Responses to “I Hate to Blog and Run but…”

  1. tricia
    April 13th, 2006 @ 3:43 pm

    Good luck! I enjoy your blog so I’ll be checking - and hoping you do pop in from time to time!

  2. Carol
    April 14th, 2006 @ 8:29 am

    Blessings to you and your new little one when the time arrives. Thank you for joining us in the Carnival this time. I hope you will feel free to jump back in as life allows. At least give us a little post when he/she gets here so we’ll know.

    Praising Him for new life!

  3. Amanda
    April 15th, 2006 @ 3:02 am

    Amy, I just discovered your blog this past week and I have so enjoyed reading it. You are a delight! Congrats on your impending blessing. I will keep checking back and can read some archives while you’re recovering and adjusting. (All my babies had colic, so I know what you are talking about…”Oh, sweet sleep…when will we meet? In my dreams? Nay, for I have none without you!”)

  4. Maiju
    April 16th, 2006 @ 12:57 pm

    Hope you come back when you feel like it! I love this blogging world but haven’t been able to give a good input to it lately too. I try to make a post once in a while. Then I think does anyone even read these? Well, I do them because I like doing them. I will keep on checking your blog because it has been worth reading! Blessed moments with your newborn!

  5. ReallyTrying
    April 23rd, 2006 @ 9:02 pm

    Amy, we’re anxiously awaiting news of the arrival of your precious little one. I pray everything is going smoothly!

  6. cmhl
    May 12th, 2006 @ 8:28 am

    good luck!!! you’ll be fine.. try to let us know or have dh post on your blog and let us know when the baby is born!! congratulations!

  7. Sarah
    May 16th, 2006 @ 1:18 pm

    I assume your baby is already here… so…

    CONGRATULATIONS! :) Hope you’re doing well.

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