Separation Anxiety

I've received so many emails and phone calls from everyone wondering where I've disappeared to and if I was ok... Yes, I'm doing ok, still very pregnant (29 weeks today) and sleeping in my own bed! The baby is moving around like crazy, but I love that I can actually see him moving around in there. Henry even has been able to feel him and likes to put his head on my belly and talk to his baby brother :)

Henry has managed to define separation anxiety for me, worried I am going away again and wants me or Chris around at all times. I feel so bad we put him through this... any tips? He's had a lot of out bursts and temper tantrums, which is not what we've been accustomed to because he is usually a very laid back kid (wait, maybe we are just experiencing delayed terrible 2's?). Anyway, each day gets better, but I usually go to bed exhausted so I have not been as good about responding to emails, Facebook and blogging!

What I am left to wonder however is how or if I should talk to Henry about the fact that I do eventually have to go back into the hospital (at least for 4 days when the baby is born). I know all kids recover and generally do not remember days away from mommy, so I think we just have to be patient through this whole process!

This weekend is Henry's birthday, a "Monster Party". I'll post some pictures when I have them! I can't believe he is ONLY 3!!! I swear sometimes I feel like I live with a very short teenager!!! We're having a small party (only 18 kids) with just our neighbors and cousins... should be fun!

Have a great week!