Caroline's weight: 7.0 lbs.
My weight gain: apx. 12-13 lbs.
Dilation: 1 cm
Well, I'm not breaking any speed records for being dilated. Hopefully I will continue to dilate over the next 2 weeks and won't have to go in the hospital the night before the induction.
Things no one tells you about being pregnant
1) The "pregnancy glow" is sweat.
2) I can smell things only dogs should be able to smell and at a considerable distance
3) Pooping is a luxury and should not be taken for granted
4) The jokes about having to pee all the time are TRUE!! I'm afraid my bladder is going to up and leave me before the baby comes!
5) You will be broke before the baby ever makes her arrival
6) The house you live in no longer belongs to you, it belongs to your new baby and all of her stuff
We have finally set the big day for Caroline Lois Simpson's arrival. She will be making her big debut on October 3rd. That means in exactly 3 weeks Sean and I will finally have our little bundle of joy.
I know...
1) that I should enjoy my sleep now because I won't get any once she gets here
2) that I will look back at all of this (the pregnancy) one day and laugh
3) that I should be ready in case she comes early
4) that this is my first and I shouldn't expect to go early (I'm being induced but thanks for the input Mrs. Perfect Stranger)
5) that if you haven't ever had kids DON'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO AND HOW TO HANDLE THE REST OF THIS PREGNANCY!!!!
Just excuse my little rant. These are things I have been told numerous times daily by people I have never even met. I don't know why total strangers feel the need to give advice to pregnant women. People seem to have plenty of advice to give even if they have not had children! This list is a work in progress, I will add to it as I think of things to add!!
Miss Caroline is weighing in at 6.2 lbs. and I have gained 11 1/2 lbs. We are going to schedule her arrival date next week. She is doing great and responding very well. She moves quite a bit during the day and night- I don't think she ever sleeps. Supposedly they sleep in 15-30 minute cycles, but I don't think she goes that long without kicking me. I'm getting pretty uncomfortable and not sleeping much at night, but other than that I'm feeling pretty good. It's getting closer all the time!
A couple of days ago my cat Mosby passed away. He was a member of our family for 16 years and will forever be in our hearts. Here's to you Mosby... I love you and miss you very much!
