Documenting the Bump: Week 37
Now that we’ve reached the “any day now” part of this journey, I decided it would be prudent of me to do these weekly instead of monthly-ish. You’re welcome. But, please, if I’m still doing these in 4 weeks, know that I'm not happy. Please come soon, little peanut. Please.
Also, I would like everyone to know that yes, this is the same dress that Sookie Stackhouse was wearing Sunday night during the True Blood series finale. I had it first. But the Duchess herself had it first-first. And that may or may not be why I bought it? Hmmm…
I feel full term. Did you know that was a feeling? Because it is. And I could describe it, but that won’t matter. I think it’s got to be some cruel way to bond all women together. Because, goodness, do I have respect for all women who bear children now that I can join the club.
My heartburn had eased up since he’s started his descent, but I had the worst case of it last night that woke me up. Oh, you guys, it was horrible. I was stuck on my side and couldn’t sit up without waking Alex to have him help me, and then I ate half a dozen Tums at one time. And poor Alex, still half asleep kept going “Do you want water or lemonade?” to which I replied “well, that would make things even more terrible…” and he just kept asking until I told him I was okay and could fall back asleep. Poor husbands.
Also entertaining: I flushed my debit card down the toilet today. It was in my cardigan pocket to hit up the cafe in our office and plop. I take up more space these days and sometimes I forget, bump into walls and stuff, and this time we had a sacrificial piece of plastic, I suppose. Certainly was good for a laugh or two. Did you even know those things flush? I watched it spin around and around and kept wondering if it would go down or if I’d have to valiantly fish it out. But they flush, they do!
I head to the OB in the morning and I’m considering opting out of the cervical check. As much as I want to know what’s happening, it certainly won’t make things happen any sooner by finding out. Plus, I was pretty miserable after last week’s check. But, knowing me, I’ll get it done anyway.
We installed our car seat this weekend! HE CAN COME! We still need to install the extra base in the other car when that arrives in the mail, but we’re ready! I haven’t taken the car seat back out (I should do that when I’m done with this blog post), so I’ve driven everywhere with an empty car seat hanging out. It’s not good for the anticipation part of this time period. I can see where his little head’s going to rest when I look in the rear view mirror through that baby mirror and it’s so difficult not to feel totally distracted.
So, anyway, yes, I’m still here. He’s still here. I can tell he is growing. He needs to come out before he outgrows his clothes! Goodness… in the meantime, I have to schedule a final hair appointment, take a few relaxing baths, date my husband a few times, plan on getting my nails done in a week or so….. we’re down to the wire. Yikes!