A little bit of humor goes a long way!

So, I am almost 35 weeks now and changes in my body and my feelings are happening as rapidly as ever. Andrew likes to say I am "irrational" but I just think I'm a bit emotional! In fact, at our first Lamaze class this last weekend, Andrew didn't hesitate to say "dealing with irrational behavior" when the instructor asked the birthing partners in the room to list some of the difficulties they have experienced as a result of the pregnancy. One of Lamaze's most basic tenets is that pregnancy and birth profoundly affects women AND their entire families and so it isn't a surprise that my irrational behaviors (which I do recognize ARE irrational!) and moods do profoundly impact Andrew.

In fact, I know my behaviors and moods do impact this entire household. Some of these behaviors and moods have had a positive impact on the household. I mean, come on, who doesn't want a thoroughly deep cleaned toilet plunger and a perfectly organized cupboard that is broken out into genre of canned goods? Also, who can complain when someone, with a magic wand, thoroughly inspects all of your "every day wear," disgards old or damaged items, and then situates every clothing item in your dresser with precision and organization? I, for one, would love it!

On the other hand, I know it can be rather taxing to constantly address the "what if" questions and manage a slight grin everytime I say something like, "we better do this so 'that' doesn't happen once the baby is born." What I think would be worse is the "this hurts," "that hurts," "this is gross," I feel gross," comments that come out rather frequently right about now! After, a week, I'd be like, "GET OVER IT KIM!" Also, every day is so different. Some days I feel refreshed and positive and other days, well....not so much. I am sure Andrew's evening commute home is laced with thoughts relating to how the evening will go!

Thankfully, my rational mind reminds me how profoundly blessed I am. I have a husband who has been incredibly understanding and empathetic throughout this entire pregnancy. He can always lift me up just by throwing out a bit of his classic "Andrew" humor or coming over and rubbing my calf that constantly aches because of the ever attractive Vericose Vein that is about the size of China right now. He allows me to express myself and will remind me of a more rational point of view.

As I consider the last weeks of this pregnancy and the impending bundle of joy who will be here soon, I feel like I am the luckiest woman in the world! Andrew is my perfect soulmate and is the perfect father for this child inside of me. One of the most important things I want all of our children to know is that this family unit is one of stability and overflowing love. We may not have it all but we will always have each other and a bit of humor too!