Still capable
38 weeks pregnant, and checking the tire on Abby’s jogging stroller.
We (Jason and I, not Abby and I) had a midwife appointment this morning. Every week, they measure my belly (the long way, not around), and it’d been getting larger by about a centimeter a week.
This week, I’ve gone down a size. The baby has descended from her usual place above my pelvis, down into the birth canal (meaning, my hips). That’s a good sign, that she’s getting ready to come out. Also a good sign is that she’s head-down, facing sideways. That’s way better than feet first.
The midwife said “So, we’ll see you next week at your appointment … or not.” The Soybean is fully formed, and could theoretically come out at any time.
I’m kind of disappointed that no one’s started a pool. The due date is May 20. My money’s on the weekend after, since it’d be much more convenient, and that’s what babies are — convenient — right?
Congrats on the birth canal occupation. I’m trying to be patient but I keep looking hopefully at my chat feed to see that you are NOT there, indicating you are off someplace giving birth instead.
My guess is Tuesday the 18th.
I say May 25th. It’s a good day for babies to be born. Now the fun really starts!
Oh, we’ll be liveblogging as soon as anything starts happening. You can just check here.
Sara and I are guessing the 21st. Just late enough for you to say “Soybean, you’re late,” but not so late as to make you incredibly impatient. In other words, I wish for you that she doesn’t arrive so late that you start contemplating castor oil in any serious kind of way.
I’m guessing May 27th.
Based on my babies, I would say May 20, since they liked to come precisely on due dates … not one day early or late, either of them. But it seems like everyone else gets to have their babies 8-14 days early. So, based on that, I shall say … May 11.
I get the shivers, being so excited and all for you!!!