We had another weekly doctor's appointment today - just as I had gotten finished telling the doctor that I am not one of those women who are in misery and trying every trick in the book to dislodge the little guy/gal early, I was told that I might want to think about finishing up any loose ends at work. What??? Work-wise, I want at least another week or two so I can cruise into my maternity leave feeling that all loose ends have been taken care of, any earlier would put a kink in my master plan. Not to mention buying us more time for Grant to grasp the concept that we will have a living, human being in our care - literally his one goal... "don't kill the kid". Anyway, out of curiosity I asked the doctor to give me a progress report since I had been feeling a lot more crampy the last few days while out walking or at the gym. She said that I am now 70% effaced and 1 centimeter dilated and she could feel the baby's head nice and low. Which would explain why my waddle has become more pronounced - quite an attractive strut to say the least. Thankfully I've read all my books and talked to friends so I know not to get too worked up about the percentages/numbers but I suppose it was a good kick in the rear to start getting my work in order. So we'll see, I still think lil' Stiffler will obey my request and wait until his/her due date. However, if this baby is anything like it's mother, he/she will disobey all parental requests and do as it pleases.
Large and in charge at 37.5 weeks:
Grants reaction to the news that this is all real & happening and not just a dream:
3 comments:
Les and Grant,
I am so smart, just realized that none of my comments, but one, has found it's way to you. I am a faithful blog follower - well ever since Aunt Mary Lee told me (2 months ago). Too bad my very profound comments and words of wisdom are lost. I'll try to make it up.
Anyway, Les - Erin that I work with (new Mom)was certain that her baby was going to be late and was completely taken off guard when the little guy debuted 6 days early.
Nice of your doctor to give you the heads up (I guess that's actually the "heads down" in your case).
I LOVE YOU GUYS!
Love, Ann
Awesome. Can't wait.
my bags are packed. please stop going to the gym, you'll bounce the little person out. lay on the couch and do nothing til i get there. love you guys.
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