26 weeks and counting

Depending on who you ask, my "due date" (in quotes cause Gunther III is supposed to greet the world via scheduled c-section on September 10th) is either September 16 or 17. So, I'll go with the 16th in the evening and count that the middle mark and say I've made it 26 weeks so far. 1 week and 1 day longer than last time.

I'm still nervous. If anyone would have told me that my pregnancies would have gone this way after Gunther Jr., I'm not too sure I would have tried for any more. Not saying that I don't want Gunther III, or that I didn't want Menerva Jr. Gosh, I wish I could have both of them, alive, healthy and here driving me bonkers, just like their older brother is so capable of doing. But I'm the type who generally errs on the side of caution, and would prefer not to have that risk... The only reason why we tried again was because we believed the speculation the doctors made about Menerva Jr... That her premature birth was because of an infection that no one noticed. Guessing that was 50% of the problem at least. This time though, I've been checked and double checked and everything seems to be fine in that area.

Haven't got a thing ready for Gunther III's arrival. Some people have been telling me to go out (or rather, have the hubby do it) and get the things that we'll need now, not only to be ready, but so that in my own mind, I am "prepairing". However, I'm too bloody scared. I don't want to jinx anything. I've got enough room on my visa to get everything I need in one day when I can bring him home... I don't even want to go out and pick up so much as a pair of baby socks.

But so far, so good. Although I don't have another ultrasound appointment until this Thursday, things don't feel like they've changed. The little guy is enjoying the opportunity to kick Mommy's supper and give her heartburn. And I'm being entertained by watching him bounce about. So far, Gunther Jr. hasn't quite noticed it... He has once, but thought it was me just kidding around. And he's scared the cats, who I don't think understand that there's a baby in there. Omen will just stare, and Taboo will try and bat at the spot that moved with his paw.

Just one day at a time, right? I'm surviving so far. Unlike last time, my house is unpacked, I have a lot of things set up, and I have people around me I can call up for support. We were only in this house for 2 weeks the last time. I can do this. I did it the last time. I just hope this time, it works.