And now that Oliver's little corner is set up Elliot is definitely talking about the baby all the time. He likes to rock (as in ROCK!!) the bassinet and play with the baby's toys that we've put in it. He says 'baby brother' and kisses and pats my tummy or lifts up my shirt when we're at the grocery store to show everyone his baby. It's all very cute, and I just hope that he is as sweet with Oliver when he actually arrives as he is being now.
As for Paul and I, we're getting very excited. There've been a couple of evenings when the practice contractions got a bit stronger and we've both been giddy at the thought that 'this could be the night!'. But in the morning, I think we've both been a little bit relieved that we have another day with life as it is now. Elliot is so much fun at the moment, so loving and really putting an effort into controlling his little outbursts. And we're just enjoying him so much that as excited as we are to welcome Oliver, we know that we'll never be just the three of us again.
As for me, I'm doing great! I'm still fighting this chest infection but I think it's finally clearing up, and I'm feeling better than I have in months. I keep telling Paul that if it weren't for the fact the Oliver continues to grow and get BIGGER, I'd be happy to keep him in my tummy for another several weeks. It's a bit easier to take care of him in there than it will be once he's out in the world trying to get used to all the new strangeness of big spaces, bright lights and strange sounds.
But then again, I've waited so long to meet this little guy and I think I might bust if I have to wait much longer. So Oliver, whenever you're ready, we're ready! You've got a mommy and daddy and big brother just dying to get you in our arms!
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