4th January 2016.
Received a wake up call from hubby and my boss. Let me just say both traveled (separately of course) for holidays and I was to resume today at work. Each one of them wanted to know if am coming to work. I was indeed resuming but a bit late of course.
I must mention them and some people too as Angels in my life during this period. Hubby of course is expected because this is our baby and we both have to play a role so I will exclude him in this list.
Angel 1- My Boss.
If I could be working somewhere else am not sure if I would have survived. I would have quit by now or being fired. My last trimester is proving to be challenging. I have been having a smooth pregnancy until now. I don't sleep, my back ACHES a lot, finding a sleeping or sitting position is a problem. This results to I cannot sleep well at night hence waking up is a problem and I cant sit for long I have to wake up and do mini strolls quite often when in the office. My boss and workmates have ensured I have conducive atmosphere and they keep sharing foods and fruits even exercises to do to boost my immunity. I am grateful.
I went for my last clinic just the other day after my sister insisted it has to be labor and got the shock of my life. That previous night I could not sleep my back just wouldn't let me for once I even thought that was labor. I tossed and turned had my back rubbed took a midnight shower but nothing. That was tough. The next day I was at hospital with my other ANGELS- Maureen, Susan(Sister) and Samantha.
I was in and out of the lab with various tests and repetition of tests until I started getting pissed off. "How comes it was only my results which had problems or machine broke down" We sensed danger but they assured us everything was fine.
Finally the results came out - my blood was so low plus my calcium was too low also.
It's true I had not been eating well this few days my appetite was low but I tried. This meant if I gave birth now according to the nutritionist I will labor for long and if I loose blood after labor let me just it would be bad for me. Or my baby would have rickets. WHAT? That guy scared me considering am due anytime soon.
But I guess the shock was good for me- a wake up call. With the new eating timetable am following it keenly even if am not eating a lot, I make sure I have a bite. I take my medicines religiously.
I was eager to have this baby come out. Right now am taking it a step at a time. No hurry. All in God's time. I mean He started a good thing and He must carry it to completion- that is His nature.
Motherhood is indeed a journey and I respect every woman who has gone through this. Especially our mothers who had like 10 kids how did you even manage?
May God guide us as we go through this journey. If you see me in town and I pass you- apologies in advance maybe am too tired of chitchat. Or even if you see me like the world is on my shoulder - kindly understand there are those days that seem tough. We will laugh about this later.
Oh and there are times I feel like not answering my phone- Apologies. I try my best I pray to God to strengthen me more.
Enough of my whining.
With all this am still thankful for a new year of opportunities, The bundle of joy am carrying whom am starting to imagine now how he will look- mixture of mummy and daddy( and the two shall become one). I count this all joy.
This is what women go through everyday and they still afford a smile. I salute each and everyone of you.
Clock is ticking- Waiting to "download" anytime now. LOL. I won't lie am a bit scared but this is a process that has to happen. SO BRING IT ON.
With Love,
the WOMAN in me.
