Waiting

Midwife visit: October 1, 2007 (due date)
Baby is now officially full-term (i.e. has reached 40weeks) and ready
Baby’s heart rate at 136

Head remains down and fixed

Midwife quote of the day "Well, he's done! He's just waiting to come out!"

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Why is it that when that magical due date comes and goes, we're not able to just sit back and enjoy the time that we have between this very second and the arrival of the baby? I find myself counting time not just in the number of days between now and "potential delivery", but marking time in other ways. How many more rolls of toilet paper will we use before then? How many more Braxton Hicks contractions between now and then? How many books will I finish? How many more times will I pick up the boys as a pregnant woman?

The boys are sorely disappointed every time I pick them up now. "Mommy, why are you coming this afternoon? You should be at the hospital!!!" Waiting is a tough game.

Still, I know that there are now a maximum of 14 days until we hold our little miracle in our arms.... until we can kiss his tiny toes and breathe in that new baby smell. 14 days -- max. I can handle that.

We have finished the nursery, as you can see below.

Finally, I'd like to dedicate this post to Donald Redmond, an amazing man who touched my life -- and the lives of thousands of others -- in so many ways. He left this world on Saturday, leaving us who remain with memories of his generosity, laughter, smile, and his open arms. He shared his spirit with his family, friends, and thousands of Rotarians and Rotary exchange students alike. He is already sorely missed. God bless.