Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Pregnancy Post: Week 37


So, my 37 week point is actually tomorrow, but I know I'll probably be crazy busy then, so I thought I'd post today instead. As of tomorrow, I am (at least) officially full term, which means that Elizabeth's lungs should be fully developed and ready for the world!

I really don't have much new to report--because of the holiday, my weekly appointment skips a week, which means that I won't see the doctor again until the 1st of the year. He said that he hopes I can cancel that appointment (we're still going by the EDD of 1/14, but my ultrasounds have pretty consistently put me at a due date of 1/8, which would mean that I'm actually almost 38 weeks). That would be FANTASTIC, but I am trying not to get my hopes up. I have no idea whether or not I've made any progress this week, but with all the contractions and pressure I've been having, I certainly hope so!

I was scheduled to work today, but ended up calling in. I'm still just feeling tired (as you can probably surmise from my sleep-with-one-eye-open gaze in the 37 week picture from this morning) and figured that a long weekend would probably do me good. I always feel like a wuss for calling in. Some pregnant women work up until the moment their water breaks...and they are stronger than I am! All I want to do right now is sit at home, nap, cook, and clean. I figured that I might as well take this opportunity to sleep and clean now--Lord knows I probably won't have time once the baby is born!

In other news, I am starting to have to bite my tongue a little bit with the irritating comments that both strangers and acquaintances are making. None of these things are that bad on their own, but imagine having these SAME conversations all day, every day for weeks.

Person: So, are you hoping to have her soon?
Me: Yes!
Person: Well, don't get your hopes up--she'll come whenever she's ready!
[Really? Because I just thought I had to say Abracadabra and she'd appear. Even better, the above person will usually go on to say the following: ]
Person: Well, you just better keep your legs crossed until after Christmas. You just can't let your baby have a Christmas birthday--it would scar her for life!
[Whatever happened to "coming whenever she's ready?]
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Person: So when are you due?
Me: Technically, January 14th. But the doctor told me to be prepared anytime from mid-December to mid-January.
Person (happily): Oh...there's no way you'll deliver until at least February! First babies are always late.
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Person comes up and starts rubbing my belly.
Person: I bet you hate having your belly rubbed, don't you?
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Person: How far along are you?
Me: 37 weeks.
Person: Oh my God, you are HUGE! You better lay off the sweets this year or you'll have an 11 pound baby!
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Person: How far along are you?
Me: 37 weeks.
Person: Oh my God, you are so TINY! Please tell me you're not one of those people who tries to diet while you're pregnant--it's terrible for the baby!
Me: Actually, I've gained like 35 pounds.
Person: I don't think so. You really need to talk with your doctor about how small you are. There must be something wrong with the baby!
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Person: So, are you nervous about giving birth?
Me: Yes, a little bit.
Person (happily): Well, my sister/friend/cousin had her baby a year ago, and she was in labor for 32 hours and then they had to do an emergency c-section, and both she and the baby almost died! Don't do that!
[Thanks for the warning! I'll make sure the nurses know that not dying is part of my birth plan!]

19 comments:

  1. Oh wow. Some people really need to pull their feet out of their mouths! Thinking about you friend! I hope you are enjoying your day off and don't clean too much! Rest and relax :)

    P.S. I LOVE the comparison pictures!!

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  2. In regards to pregnancy, I pretty much hate people. They all say stupid things. :)

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  3. I can't believe you are already 37/38 weeks! Good gravy that baby is coming soon (or February & not so soon according to that random person)!

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  4. Good luck at keeping your mouth shut to this people! I would be so snarky I think.

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  5. That's awful!! There must be a case of verbal diarrhea running around your office! And I've always heard first babies come early - that in itself just shows you that no one REALLY knows what they're talking about! I hope you, fam & future fam have a merry Christmas!!

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  6. This year the Christmas spirit will be delivered via backhand. :)

    I'm so excited for you girl! I went at 39 weeks . . .

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  7. congrats! she's almost here :)

    some people just can't keep their mouths shut (and that's in LOTS of situations, but i bet when you're pregnant they are even more insensitive!)

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  8. um, and looking back at my comment, i meant the stupid people you referenced had trouble keeping their mouths shut, not you! oops!

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  9. LOL! I don't miss those comments! People are crazy!

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  10. OMG, some of those are awful. I would totally use "my raging hormones" as an excuse to lash out at them.

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  11. Note to self...don't talk to pregnant women about being pregnant! JK! I hope you have a great dinner tomorrow night and I can't wait to see EB whenever she's ready to maek her debut. Merry Christmas! I'm glad I found your blog this year.

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  12. I so don't miss those comments, makes you wanna hurl something at ppl though huh?

    and who says first timers never go early? brady was born at 38 1/2 weeks :)

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  13. Don't you just LOVE everyone's comments about YOUR baby? Unfortunately, they don't stop.

    "Are you sure you shouldn't mix Brayden's cereal with breastmilk?"

    "Don't mix it with apple juice, you will give him the runs!"

    "Why don't you just pump so you and your husband can go out?"

    *sigh* Oh, and I went at 38 weeks, so not ALL first time babies come late! Hang in there dear. You look great! Rest while you can!

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  14. Commenting back at ya - I love Dexter (it sounds weird to love a show about a serial killer and to talk about it on your pregnancy post...). The first season was a little tough to get through for me, but the newer seasons are so much better. The season finale of the current one totally blew my mind! I can't WAIT to see where they go with next season!

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  15. You should make a list of things pregnant ladies like to hear haha.

    AND, I am definitely rooting for Jan 8th...how cool would that be? ;) Or whenever she is ready, but not at Christmas, but yeah actually Jan 8th. I don't care if you are uncomfortable or not, or if you actually have control over it, but I personally think it would be awesome if she has a 8th birthday like you, and me coincidentally.

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  16. I'm beginning to hate: "Just you wait...." Grrrr! Especially from girls who are a mere 4 weeks ahead of me!

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  17. Oh my goodness, some people...

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  18. Wow...you look great!! Congrats on your progress...the big day is almost here! =)

    PS- I changed my blog address to a-daily-anthem.blogspot.com, in case the old link doesn't work. Keep the posts comin! =)

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