Today's posting represents a cameo appearance by the pregnant lady herself! Finding myself with not enough to do, I have started making John's life more difficult by trying to help with all the things that he is usually in charge of. He has graciously relinquished authorship of this posting and I promise to let him back into the author's seat next time.
We're at 39 weeks as of today and the doctor says Petunia could come "any time." The head is "2/5 engaged", which we understand to mean that 2/5 of the head is outside of my pelvic bone, and 3/5 is in. That's more than half way there! As soon as I heard that I started wondering if I was feeling contractions. In fact, I have felt the baby pushing down with more and more pressure, but still nothing that feels like what I think a contraction is supposed to be. I did wake up with a back ache this morning! But it went away.
The highlight of today, in addition to the doctor's appointment, was discovering that Hong Kong 7-11 has Slurpies! Who knew? Apparently John did, actually, but he had never let on. We shared a Coke Slurpie with dinner and the baby went bezerk from the caffeine and sugar. It was worth it, though. Yum!
I realized early last week that waiting around was going to drive me crazy, so I've decided to try to make "plans." This to me means getting out of the house every day with a purpose, however trivial. Tomorrow's plans include a prenatal pilates class and lunch with a friend. We have dinner plans on Thursday, but so far Wednesday and Friday are still open. Anyone free for coffee? In between "plans" I am getting lots of sleep and trying to find a balance between enjoying quality time with my husband and staying out of his hair so he can work.
2 comments:
you are wonderfully sticky-outy! Squishes to Petunia, and hugs to you both. May she arrive smoothly and soon for your sanity and relief of suspense! xox Erika
Oh my gosh! That little person has REALLY grown! She is sticking WAY out (and that was last week!). Do you think there's a message there? "Ready or not, here I come?" It must be tricky on your balance to have so much baby out there in front. But you look wonderful, Sammy! I am getting so excited. What a moment in your lives, this anticipation is...So much unknown, really. What will this new person be like? VERY SPECIAL, no matter what!! Thank you for sharing with us. It means so much. Hope the days are passing quickly for you! I am on red alert for the phone call. :-) XXOO
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