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Well the new year is fast approaching and with it comes a whole new set of things for my household. After a few chaotic years and lots of up and downs and very strange happenings--I am due any day now!!! The doctor doesn't think I'll make it another week. After saying that I was ready to give birth that night!!! Unfortunately I think the little burger inside me heard, maybe it will be the first baby of the New Year and you two will get your pictures in the paper. Well as all of you know who have had children that is exactly what you want--a picture of yourself in the paper after giving birth! But I think this child has a huge part of his father "look at me, look at me, look at me". I told my husband what I thought and he just laughed. We are really all looking forward to this little one, but then another meshing of the families will be interesting. This is my sober ah's first boy (only boy if I have my way!!!) and it will be my second. My son for those of you who do not know has Asperger's (that's under that Autism umbrella)and ADHD and can be quite a handful to deal w/ at times. Somedays are good w/ him and sober ah and others--well, let's just say I'd love to sit each one of them in time out or give a good whipping to them! I am very anxious about how my husband will react w/ his baby son around my son. He is so afraid my son will do something to him I am scared it will be pretty awful at home!!! I know my son and he wouldn't ever intentionally hurt the baby ---he is so thrilled, he can't wait!!--but my husband doesn't think so. There is nothing I can do to convince him otherwise either. Now I am not saying I won't have to be careful and really watch my boy--his "helping" may not be what is at times, but I know that is all he would be trying to do, he really does have a sweet heart! Anyway I am just nervous about it all, but can do nothing until those situations arise!
Anyway I would appreciate any prayers you all could send up for a healthy safe delivery, and a good transition into a bigger family!!
I hope everyone has a GREAT New Year!! I will be off line for awhile, since I am a school teacher and the only computer I have is at school, with my maternity I won't be able to keep up on everyone. I will check back in when I get back to work. You all take care!!!
Congratulations and I will be praying that your birth will be easy and comfortable and timely. I will hold your dear son in my heart too, that he will be capable of gentleness, as I do understand that that is not always the case even though they do not mean to be 'rough'. Holding dad in my prayers too, that he might ease up so that you are not too stressed.
Looking forward to the news of your delivery.
WOW. Love, Heartbroken. : )
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"The highest form of wisdom is kindness." The Talmund
Hope you are able to get this. My love and prayers for you and you new little one. Praying that all will go well with the birth and that mom will have an easy time of things.
I'll also pray the your other son will be gentle with his new brother. A friend at work has an autistic son. He is the youngest, but he plays very well with his brother.
Can't wait to see the pictures!!
Love and Blessings,
Claudia
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