And There’s a Jacuzzi Tub in Each Delivery Room

Posted by Emily on February 4, 2010

Since I doubt I would be able to bargain going more than a week late these days, it’s pretty much a given there will be a baby here in the next three weeks. Two weeks and on or close to the “due date” wouldn’t be bad. Mostly I want to avoid going late so that I don’t have to deal with people going on baby watch. “Have you had her yet… let us know when something happens… do you have our number… feel any different?” We’re excited, trust me, we’re not going to forget to announce the presence of our gorgeous baby.

Here’s the deal:
38 weeks
No stretch marks
No barfing
No sleep
No recent ER trips

I’m actually down with her holding the stomach fort as long as she wants, though that’s probably because I’m not throwing up anymore.I think most women are ready to go at this point because of the aches and lack of sleep. I don’t really mind it because anything is better than going for months and months…. and months feeling like you have the flu, and I already had trouble sleeping. No flack off my back. Cook as long as you need, baby girl.

You know, it’s probably the swelling, too, that really gets to people about this time. I bought my rings at a size 4 1/2, which is too big for me, and they have only just gotten to the point where they fit me the way a ring is supposed to fit. So obviously I’m not exactly suffering on the swelling standpoint either. And yes, Amy, I do feel a little triumphant about the ring.