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October 18, 2005
She'll come sometime that's for sure
Not much to post on, just to report that the baby dropped. When that happened with Caleb, 5 weeks before I had him, the doctor told me there was no way I'd make it to my due date. So we believed him and were excited that the baby would be 1-3 weeks early. Well Caleb was 4 days late. So you'd think I'd learn right?
Well, this baby has dropped 6.5 weeks before her due date, so of course I'm calculating that she'll be born 1.5 weeks early (5 weeks of dropped baby, like Caleb's birth). But Bob insists this baby will be a week late and born December 1st. I know he just doesn't want to get his hopes up that we can meet our little girl earlier than expected. He doesn't want those fragile hopes dashed once again. But I'm willing to risk my hopes being dashed. I just can't help it. A good friend of mine told me to pack my bags and then forget about it. Well its nearly impossible for me to forget about it, I want to meet my little girl! (and I did sort of start packing my bag yesterday) Plus, with dropping and all I'm a lot more sore and getting more braxton hicks. It just doesn't seem like this will last 6.5 weeks, but you know, I could be and probably am wrong.
But either way, if she comes early, late or on time, at least I'm getting excited about her coming! Thinking about her coming early really helps me feel like this is going to happen and get more attached to the baby and the fact that I will have to go through labor again. I know, you'd think a huge belly would confirm to me that this is indeed happening, but its not the same as picturing her here. So go ahead all you experienced 2nd timers out there, tell me she'll come when she's ready and I shouldn't get worked up about it. I know, I know, I just can't help it.
Posted by michellew at October 18, 2005 04:21 PM
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She'll come when she's ready and don't get worked up about it. . .
Posted by: lynnp at October 18, 2005 05:23 PM
Thanks Lynn, you're funny!
Posted by: michellew at October 18, 2005 05:42 PM
Well, I am not an anytimer but I feel like I am becoming a vicarious expert through all my friends' pregnancies. (I should have no problem when it is my turn, right?!) So, I bet she comes when your body is good and ready for her to come. That will be best for you both : ) I can't wait to meet her too. Btw, you should talk to Betsy. She needs some encouragment as an over due firsttimer.
Posted by: Lebee at October 18, 2005 07:11 PM
Betsy's in labor RIGHT NOW!
Posted by: lynnp at October 19, 2005 09:31 AM
Betsy, Mrs. Farquhar!? Please email me and send me her new phone number! Thanks.
Posted by: Krista at October 19, 2005 12:21 PM
Contact info sent. And I haven't heard an update since the email yesterday morning saying they were in for-real labor and to pray. Apparently they'd been to the birth center which told them they were in good labor but not far enough along to admit yet.
Posted by: lynnp at October 20, 2005 01:24 PM
Michelle,
Danny Patterson, here! My wife's a four-timer, and you know what....whatever helps your cope, my friend....whatever helps you cope. Those last weeks are really tough, I know. Dream away...it does help.
Posted by: Danny Patterson at October 24, 2005 10:19 AM
I was thinking about you today, Michelle. Hope you're feeling okay! I know the days are probably feeling long now...
Posted by: Rebecca at October 25, 2005 08:23 PM
Come to think of it...Ellis was dropped, head down, ready to go by 32 weeks.
But then he was born at 36, so maybe there's hope for an earlier birth?
Posted by: Jeannette at October 26, 2005 09:06 AM