To keep myself from going stir-crazy while we wait for labor to begin, I feel that I need to concentrate on a couple of new projects. Continue reading “Waiting and learning”
Baby has a new friend
Yesterday, I got a really exciting phone call. Jane and Andy, our very good friends, have been in the adoption process for a few months. Yesterday morning, Jane got a call Continue reading “Baby has a new friend”
Bo-ring
Well, my cramping and spotting has pretty much subsided — I guess a good night’s sleep does that. And least we have “a clean house”:http://boydsnest.org/news/2006/camera-ready/ now. Continue reading “Bo-ring”
Interesting developments
Well, since my midwife appointment this morning, I’ve been having some consistent cramping. What does this mean? Continue reading “Interesting developments”
Bring it on
Today I had another midwife appointment — everything is looking good: weight, blood pressure, no swelling, etc. Jenny checked me and said I’m 1/2 cm dilated (better than nothing) Continue reading “Bring it on”
labor projects
Most of the natural childbirth books I’ve been reading advocate planning a few “labor projects” — enjoyable things to work on when you are in early labor. Often, early labor isn’t terrifically painful, but it can get a bit dull, Continue reading “labor projects”
“I AM DOING IT”
One of my favorite parts in the book _Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason_ is Bridget’s account of writing up her Colin Firth interview. After days of being nagged by her supervisor and avoiding the project through a series of snacks, naps, and smokes, Continue reading ““I AM DOING IT””
The AND stance
Last night, I had some trouble falling asleep. Not particularly surprising, considering our exciting day, and then experiencing the over-stimulation of skimming through several baby books and freaking out about sleep deprivation. Continue reading “The AND stance”
An eventful day
Well, I didn’t get any new information from Jenny about the laboring scene I witnessed on Monday — I didn’t really think I would, considering patient confidentiality. What I *did* get was an unexpected ultrasound. Continue reading “An eventful day”
Now and not yet
Last night, I thought about how much I enjoy feeling baby’s little kicks and punches while I fall asleep. It is so comforting to know that she is doing her little Tai-Chi moves in there, growing bigger and bigger (fat, fat, fat!).
Jon and I feel like we have a real relationship with her, but of course it isn’t as satisfying as it will be Continue reading “Now and not yet”