So I am 40 weeks and 4 days pregnant. Wow! I really never expected to still be pregnant at this point. I am a little more uncomfortable with each passing day as its just hard to be pregnant in this heat and my belly just keeps getting bigger which makes everything harder. But, the hardest part about still being pregnant is not even the physical aspect - I know physically that I can keep waiting - it is the mental aspect. It was very hard when my due date came and went as if it was just any ol' day. I also keep thinking I won't be pregnant this time next week. Or this will be the last time I go the grocery store pregnant. Etc, etc.
Like, I have said before, I thought my body was making good progress and showing signs that it would "know what to do" and go into labor before or close to my due date. Even my doctor thought this too. But, ever since I finished up at work and have had time to relax, I feel like my body has stalled out. The contractions seems less frequent and not at all painful and my body has just not progressed much at all over the last several weeks.
So, I am learning a lot of patience and being constantly reminded that I am absolutely not in control of this situation. God has known all along each and every detail of Annie's birth and I am very comforted by that. None of this is a surprise. He knows the answer to every question: Will my family be in town? Will my doctor be in town? Which doula will be available, if at all, to help with the labor? When will it be?
Honestly, I am hoping for a Friday delivery :) I like the date 7.22.11 and my Dad will be back in town from his business trip and my sister and brother-in-law can most likely make it back from their conference in Nashville. My doctor will also still be in town. Unfortunately, my doula, Melissa would not be here, but her back-up will most likely be available. (Hi, Melissa!)
But, again, its not up to me!
So, we will wait and see...
Since I am still pregnant, I think we should start taking guesses on when Annie will arrive and how big she will be. I did go to the doctor today and they estimated that she is about 8 lbs 11oz already. OH MY GOSH. PLEASE LET THEM BE WRONG. She said it is very hard to estimate accurately this far along in the pregnancy, but there is no doubt that Annie keeps getting bigger every day! So, will you play along and leave your guess in the comment section of the blog:
Birth Day & Time
Weight
(I know I have more readers than the few who leave me comments:) Don't be shy!!)
Thank you again to everyone who calls / texts / emails me everyday to check-in. I love hearing from each and every one of you and it is making the waiting so much easier!
We will keep you posted!
