Daily Delusions
On Wednesday I had my weekly checkup. While the doctor was busy "checking up", she had a rather discouraged look on her face, but then, suddenly, she got excited and said "3cm! You're dilated to 3cm!" Then she told me she didn't think I'd make it to my next checkup, which is on Tuesday. To which I outwardly replied "That's great!" while privately I thought "Hah! People walk around for weeks at 3cm." What is working in my favor is I've made progress with every passing week, so something's happening. Also I'm experiencing more contractions throughout the day, instead of just in the evening, so hope springs consistently eternal. Meanwhile, I seem to have latched on to the concept that things that have absolutely nothing to do with actually going into labor will somehow influence when it happens. I'm now referring to them as my "Daily Delusions":
Wednesday: After my appointment I panicked and packed up a bag for my stay at the hospital, as well as a bag for Henry to take to Megan's. When I was done I thought to myself "Our bags are packed; NOW I can go into labor."
Thursday: "All of the laundry is done, our sheets are clean, towels are folded and put away. NOW I can go into labor."
Friday: "I've finally gotten around to buying travel-sized shampoo/conditioner/body wash/toothpaste. NOW I can go into labor."
Today: "I've vacuumed and cleaned the bathrooms. NOW I can go into labor."
It's not working.
Comments
Let's buy a truck - that'll do the trick!
Posted by: David | August 8, 2009 02:12 PM
LOL about buying a truck will help!! I hope it happens soon for you! I was only dilated 1 cm at a checkup one morning and that evening my water broke so you just never know. Thankfully I had packed my bags a couple of days before (even though I was only 36w) as Paul about had a stroke when I woke him up to tell him we needed to go to the hospital.
I have two unrelated questions for you. #1 where did you go to get that deep dish pizza (that was unfortunately left in the oven) and #2 who is Henry's pediatrician? I was thinking of switching to Lewisburg Pediatrics and didn't know if you went there for him or not.
I can't wait to see pics of your little girl!!!
Posted by: Ruth | August 8, 2009 02:52 PM
Hey, whatever gets you through the day. I have created a ring tone just for you, so NOW you can go into labor!
Posted by: Megan | August 8, 2009 06:03 PM
someone in Megan's family told me to scrub the kitchen floor on my hands and knees when I was pregnant with Otto. I tried it, no dice. Nothing worked with him. With Mette getting the stomach flu worked like a charm, I don't suggest that method though!
I am thinking of you and can't wait to meet your little bundle of joy!!
Posted by: phoebe | August 8, 2009 07:07 PM