April marks the birth month of Bruce, the name that Nathan and I decided to name the baby. It is a pretty old-fashioned name and we get curious looks when asked what his name will be. We picked the name because we wanted to memorialize Nathan's brother, who passed away when he was 16. Bruce was a nickname of his that his wrestling teammates called him.
Today was so warm for April! I think it reached 84 degrees, and of course with humidity. That put me in the mood for a good ice cream cone, so my sisters and I went to Seaward's. I got a cone with one scoop of black raspberry and one scoop of chocolate chip cookie dough. This was after my 38 week pre-natal appointment, in which I discovered that I have lost three pounds since my peak of 155, my blood pressure is still amazing, I no longer have sugar in my urine, and the baby is still dropped, head down, and stubbornly refusing to come out! My OB and I discussed my due date. They have been going with the due date of the 14th, which was my original due date, although after a dating ultrasound they changed it to the 12th (I know, only 2 days...), but somehow it got recopied into my chart as the 14th and I just haven't bothered to say anything since it is such a small thing.
To make a long story short, I count the 12th as my due date, but the office is going by the 14th.
Anyways, my last scheduled appointment was for the 9th. Today my OB suggested that I make one for the 16th, just in case I go past my due date. She is going on vacation on the 19th, and said that if testing shows my cervix is ready, that she would allow me to be induced on the 16th before she leaves for vacation so that she can deliver. Otherwise, the plan is to allow the baby to stay in there, but to not go past the 21st, in which case my OB would not be there personally to deliver. I am really, really hoping to go into labor this week. I keep having really strong contractions that take my breath away...but so far, no luck.
Every time I am out with friends and family, I talk about baby things. I am probably driving them crazy. I told myself I would never be one of those obnoxious people who think that everyone else is as interested in every. baby detail as they are. On the other side, I realize that it is not that I think everyone else is as interested as I am, only that the topic consumes me entirely. Giving birth and being a mother will be one of the most exciting things I will or have ever done.
On another note, I need a digital camera so I can "illustrate" my blog. I think I would find that more interesting to read!
And a last thought that I had today: I think it's a little perverse to tell a story or joke to someone that you know will not find it amusing, just because you really want to say what you want to say. I know that I am occasionally guilty of this and, upon reflection, I am ashamed. Talk about being a space cadet.
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