There is No Baby Yet
Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 03:17AM Number one most commonly asked question to Marcus... "Has Jewel had the baby yet??" And to me, "You're still pregnant??" We're both a little tired of the questions. Marcus especially. He wishes he had a t-shirt that says, "No, there is no baby yet."
So we've missed the original window to follow the Kipapa birthing tradition, to deliver the males two weeks early. It was supposed to be the 18th, give or take a few days to leave room for error in the due date. But nothing. Upon further discussion with my mother, however, her second boy wasn't two weeks early. She was only estimating, he was actually 10 days early. So that means there really was no boys-are-two-weeks-early law. Instead the proposed law is boys are early. Girls are on time.
Isaiah, are you going to follow the rules?
My big event is over, so I'm not stressed about Marcus working it & not being there for the birth. I told Isaiah he wasn't allowed to come this weekend because of that. He can't come tomorrow either because I've got a lot of homework. And I'd really like for him to wait until my big sis comes back from vacation Wednesday.
But I'll be okay either way. I'm ready now, but I wouldn't mind a few extra days to mentally & emotionally prepare. I'm not horribly uncomfortable yet.
Sleep is different. I'm still getting it, but occasionally I will have to sleep on the couch sitting up because the heartburn is so bad. Other than those moments & the annoying bathroom breaks & having to roll over to alleviate my aching hips, I'm lucky to be getting the rest I'm getting. Naps are my favorite & cuddling with Marcus.
Went to see Babies tonight with my mom & little sister. It was just precious.
Here we are after the show.
And here is me trying to read & follow my midwife's orders... Sit on the ball.
Reader Comments (1)
love that book! ina may's guide to childbirth. i have a friend (that i shouldve listened to!!!) who read that and decided to do a homebirth with a midwife and doula and she had the best birthing experience of all the women i know. well her and one of my other friends who did an all natural birth at a birthing center. pretty much all the women i know who did the traditional hospital route including myself had a harder time with the birthing experience. your doing so good as a mom already jewel. i'm impressed. if u have any questions or ever need to talk about breastfeeding or anything just give me a shout.