My daughter never ceases to amaze me! Tonight I was talking to her about my trip, preparing her for me being gone for 2 days, telling her that I was going to LA to see my IP's, and explaining that this was when the doctor was going to put the baby in my belly. She says, "So, you're going to come back and your belly is going to be big??" I explained that the baby starts off verrrrry tiny and we put it in my belly and hope it sticks. If it sticks, then the baby starts growing and gets to eat what I eat, that's how it gets bigger. She says, "It eats everything you eat? Like coffee too??" (I love coffee and drink it daily!) I said yes, but told her I wouldn't be drinking coffee after the baby was in my belly because coffee isn't good for babies. She responded with, "But Mom, how are you going to survive? Coffee is your LIFE!" I cracked up! I asked her what she thought I should eat that would be good for the baby, and she rattled off things like bananas, tomatoes, chicken, milk, and juice. She's so smart!
Another funny Tayleigh-ism was last week. We had my boss's baby (she's 5 months old; I often watch her on my day off) and we were at the grocery store getting stuff to make dinner. The checker says, "Oh, let me look at your little sister!" To which Tayleigh responds, "Uh, she's not ours." I couldn't help but burst out laughing! Then it got me thinking of all the hilarious things that are bound to come out of her mouth when I start showing and people start asking her about the baby in my belly :)
I love talking to Tay about this process and teaching her about what's going on. She is so smart and really seems to get what's going on (as much as a 6 year old can). I'm sure there will be challenging questions that come up as we navigate this journey (how babies are born?!) but I can't wait to watch her grow and learn right along side of me. She is so nurturing and empathetic and I know she will take fabulous care of me and also of the future baby- bringing me yummy food, talking to the baby, reading it stories, etc. I will be sure to update with more funny stories as they happen!
Thanks for reading
xoxo
3 comments:
So cute! And good for you for keeping her informed! I think being open and honest with your kids makes a big difference in how they handle the entire situation. Very excited for you, Duska! :)
How exciting your transfer is almost here!!! My oldest is a 6 year old girl, too. She has taken all of this new info like it's no big deal at all. She finds pregnant bellies SO funny and she loves teasing me about being fat. ;) She can never remember the word 'surrogate' so she tells people that her 'mom is having a baby for 2 boys because 2 boys can't have a baby by themself' LOL
I just found your blog and am loving it! I look forward to following along :) And you are your daughter are gorgeous!!
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