Friday, November 5, 2010

Countdown

So, it's getting close.

So close, in fact, that this weird thing has started happening where I'm beginning to view the world through this countdown perspective. For instance, I went to get my haircut a few days ago, and since I only get a haircut every 5-6weeks, it occurred to me that this would be the last haircut I'd get before the baby is born. We have monthly staff meetings at work; today was the last one I will attend before the baby is born.

Then I started noticing the expiration dates on some of my food (and not things that last forever, like bottled water and canned goods, but real, fresh food) were later than my due date.

This is both exciting and terrifying. Soon, I will buy the last gallon of milk before the baby is born. Then I will take my last shower before the baby is born. At some point I will lock my door for the last time before the baby is born. Exhilarating. Scary.

I'm also measuring 3 weeks ahead . . . again. I have another ultrasound scheduled for the Wednesday after next to see how she's growing. My doc told me that there isn't anything that can be done if she's "too big," but I suppose it's nice to know . . . or something. I think she's just in a weird position. She measured fine at the last ultrasound and I haven't gained that much weight.

2 comments:

  1. Don't worry about measuring over if everything else is fine. I measured about 3 weeks over from 20 weeks and midwife said it was just fluid. in the end baby was a good size but not as large as i was measuring (8 lbs or 3.7 kg). good luck!

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  2. Thanks! I had a growth u/s on Wednesday and she looks to be a little big, but nothing worrisome. I'm hoping she'll be ready to come out soon!

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