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post #1 of 14
8/18/05 at 11:55am
Thread Starter 
:nana:

Ready, go! (c'mon, Baby, you slowpoke)
post #2 of 14
8/18/05 at 4:40pm
I would but at this point don't need anymore pressure to birth this baby! I want him to come today or tomorrow!
post #3 of 14
8/18/05 at 5:23pm
Thread Starter 
yeah, okay...... *mope*

I'm rather competitive, and I was just hoping my baby inherited that trait from me.

I'll do anything to be entertained right now.
post #4 of 14
8/18/05 at 8:36pm
I hear you Kristin. The waiting is the hardest part ( who sang that? Tom Petty? ) Anyway, with my DS I was really anxious and really excited about when it would happen. It is funny, I am less so with this one. I don't know if that is usual or not. I just know a big transition is coming from going from 1 to 2 munchkins and I am savoring my time now with just the one. Don't get me wrong, I am excited, but it feels totally different somehow. That being said, come one baby, we want to meet you!!!
-Kerri
post #5 of 14
8/18/05 at 11:13pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by chiro_kristin
yeah, okay...... *mope*

I'm rather competitive, and I was just hoping my baby inherited that trait from me.

I'll do anything to be entertained right now.
OK. I'll take the bait. I lost my plug this morning around 10:00, but no regular contractions yet. Maybe they'll kick in tonight.

Where are you in the scheme of things?
post #6 of 14
8/19/05 at 12:36am
I'm having a LOT of surges. Does it mean a darned thing? Who knows?
post #7 of 14
8/19/05 at 5:21am
Let me in the race too! 41w 2d on Friday and I'm starting to get depressed!!! I'm not feeling super competitive--but more like "left out" so I have to join in.

This is reminding me of when I was the last person to be picked up from summer camp.

What are you guys doing with yourselves to keep busy? I am ready for the baby and trying not to expend either too much energy or money and I am getting bored with waiting.

Waaa....
post #8 of 14
8/19/05 at 8:17am
Ok, what an emotional pregant Mama I am! I just wrote the post above a couple of days ago. Today, I woke up moody, sad and so ready for baby to come. Was I in denial before, or have I just hit a breaking point??!?! I am ready for baby now. I know I could easily have another week. It is funny- usually I am very positive, I just woke up today feeling done.
- Kerri
post #9 of 14
8/19/05 at 8:50am
I understand the emotional part. I was reading a book while the kids were playing outside and there was the name Allysia in front of me and it hit me that that might be this baby's name not Olivia so I called DH and when he shot it down I started crying and asked him not to dismiss it. Who knows? I have an appt. w/a midwife today at the BC - I think I'm going to have her check me and 'mess around' a little. Maybe that will help. We figure maybe Sunday as eveyone that will be involved in this birth has plans.
post #10 of 14
8/19/05 at 8:53am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kerrie
We figure maybe Sunday as eveyone that will be involved in this birth has plans.
What?! How dare anyone else have plans while you are patiently awaiting this baby??!! I think the world should stop for you.
post #11 of 14
8/19/05 at 8:57am
:LOL :LOL :LOL That's okay if that's what it take for her to come, they can all have plans and then CHANGE them! :LOL
post #12 of 14
8/19/05 at 9:24am
Funny, Sunday is th day all my people have plans too. The doula is runnig a traitholon!! My parents are going to a motorcycle rally ( crazy cats ! ) My sis is working, etc.
Do you all realize that after Subday we aren't having Leos, but Virgos? Hmmm
- Kerri
post #13 of 14
8/19/05 at 11:00am
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Originally Posted by Mama Coltrane
Do you all realize that after Subday we aren't having Leos, but Virgos? Hmmm
- Kerri
It's actually after Monday isn't it? The 22 still qualifies. I am totally depressed and trying to remain in denial about it. I guessed that this baby would be born today with the full moon and all and DD was born on the full moon (he still could I know but I don't *feel* that is the case...hopefully I am wrong).

I really want another Leo baby- should it really matter? I am a virgo and really would prefer not to have another in the house. So I feel all this pressure to deliver NOW. I am ready, timing is perfect for DH, for mom and sister to come down to So Cal for the birth and stay a few days, everyone is healthy etc.

I never felt this way with DD- she was a week early and I really am trying to just enjoy the last of the solo time with her and sleeping through the night on my own terms (getting up to pee of course). I just feel so depleted and am way ready to meet this little guy- maybe that will snap me out of my denial that I AM actually going to have another child!

I am vowing RIGHT NOW to change my attitude. This baby will come when he is ready- Leo or Virgo, full moon or not, great timing or terrible timing and I will accept that my baby and my body will know when the time is right vs. me trying to will it to happen.

That said- I am still hoping to deliver today/tonight...so Chiro_Kristen- IT'S ON!!!

1...2...3...GO!

Traci
post #14 of 14
8/23/05 at 7:51pm
Did we win the race? Joshua Allen was born HBAC on 8/20, 12:44am, 9lb 3 oz, 22 inches.

It was a very difficult birth, but Josh is perfect. I will post the story when I can sit and type with two hands. Good wishes to those still waiting.
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