Yep. They were mistaken. If their predictions would have been right on, I would have delivered before my due date, July 6th. Instead, I made it to my appointment where they told me I was pretty much at the same place - not much improvement...but they are SURE I won't make it to my next appointment - July 13th. Should I believe them? So, here I am...feeling pretty barge-like, trying to get things done around the house. It's my coping mechanism, really. If I just lay around and veg, I would likely go batty. So, I'm making lists of cupboards and closets that need gutted out and reorganized and working my way through them. It's rather satisfying but in all truth, I'd much rather be holding our little one in my arms right now.
The humorous and sometimes not so humorous aspect of all this has been people's comments. I am sure they are not intending to be insensitive, but to my overloaded hormone-filled self, they come across that way. How can someone be standing right in front of my huge belly and say, "No baby yet, eh?" Or..."When is that baby comin'?" Hmmmm. It's all I can do to not strike back with a rather sarcastic response. In fact, I am trying to stay away from public places right now, because I'm afraid I might not be able to hold up my pastor's wife testimony : )
There are some things I'm able to stay positive about right now - like, we have more time as a family of four, I'm getting more time to get special projects done, and the baby is moving a lot - which is always a good sign. I know in my heart that this kid will come when God releases him/her to us and I trust Him. I just need to keep perspective and remind myself that I won't be this huge forever. Doesn't mean that I don't think about whipping out my bottle of Castor Oil though...
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I cringed when they told you that you wouldn't make it to your next appt.! That's like guaranteeing that you will! I was told, "You'll go within the week several times over the four pregnancies. Fortunately, I learned that they are total liars! :) And I hear you on all the obnoxious comments. I love the, "Are you still here?" When I was overdue with Nicole, I arrived at church five minutes late, sat in the back and headed to the car during closing prayer because I just couldn't take another week of the "helpful" church ladies. I just learned to plan something for every day because then even if the baby didn't come, I still had something to look forward to. Can't wait to hear the good news when it comes at God's designed moment!!! And Jason's birthday is the 25th if you really want to stretch it...:)
I like that idea for planning something everyday so as to have something to look forward too. Praying for you as you wait and hope for your sake there will be no need for the castor oil. =)
I love you, Marcie. Good job coping! Hey, my garage needs cleaning!
Here are some fun thoughts while you're trying to see the bright side (like you so often do):
- one day less changing diapers, time saved about 1.25 hours and $2.00.
- one less day for Libby to try to make the baby do a summersault or walk on it's tip toes.
- one more day to rock your baby AND Libby at the same time.
ok, well I'm tired of trying to think. I'm praying for you still and thank you for yours. Tonight was ok, not great, just ok. I have so much growing to do.
Way to think positive. :) I bet your house is sparkling right now. Or it was for a least a moment before the kiddos got to it again. Hehe. I'm so excited to find out if it's a boy or girl. As I'm sure you are, too. Just embrace the kicking belly for now. That was my favorite thing in the whole world. Just to lay on the bed and watch the dance that was going on inside. It's wonderful. And I actually missed it a little after Miles was born. We'll keep praying for you and the baby. Hopefully, it'll be soon. :)
I love you and your positivity so much. Praying for you!