another late arrival

makeupMOMMA · 10-21-2007, 06:37 AM #1 (**permalink**)

ok... today is my due date and just like with my first son, the day has come and gone

. i was overdue by 8 days last time and i'm really hoping that this baby decides to not wait that long. that would only enhance the already crazy hormones, lol.

good news is i jumped from being dilated a fingertip last week to 3cm today! i knew something was going on down there. i'm hoping i get some consistent pain going on or my water breaks tomorrow so hubby and i can finally make our way to the hospital. YAY!

anyhow, not-so-good news is that i've been at my wit's end in irritability. seriously?? everything is getting to me and i know behind it all that people mean well in what they do/say. not to mention i know it's the final days syndrome that's making me mentally unstable as well. through it all, i bite my tongue and try to channel positive affirmations through my mind, but lately, its been finding its way back to flicking a nerve instead of settling.

amongst the normalities of being preggo, i just hope all comes out safe and healthy. i'm very excited to see how my son will adapt to his new role as a 'big brother' and just as excited to see how hubby and i will handle our new role as parents of 2.

oh boy, oh boy.

frocher · 10-21-2007, 07:19 AM #2 (**permalink**)

I hope he/she decides to make an appearance soon, and it is a quick and easy delivery.

SparklingWaves · 10-21-2007, 08:01 AM #3 (**permalink**)

It sounds like you are a very thoughtful momma. You can't do everything. There only one thing you need to show up for now.

I think people will understand your irritability. Most people will ignore that and they too are excited.

All you need to focus on right now is your deep breathing and relaxing as much as you possibly can right now. Start from your head and work till your toes and go back up again. Work on relaxing each muscle in you body. Breathe deeply into each muscle into your body. The more relaxed you are the better.

If this hasn't been done, you can get dad to get the big boy a present to be presented when the baby appears. It can be from the gift shop. It will be a present from the baby. I heard that helps ease the transition for the eldest.

MACATTAK · 10-21-2007, 02:58 PM #4 (**permalink**)

Hopefully your baby gets here quickly!! Take care it's almost over

makeupMOMMA · 10-21-2007, 04:36 PM #5 (**permalink**)

thank you gals for the support. my mind has been cluttered lately and it just felt really good to download it. amazingly therapeutic (sp?), haha.

DevinGirl · 10-22-2007, 09:16 AM #6 (**permalink**)

I hope your boy decides to make an appearance soon & everything goes safely & smoothly!

feistykitten · 10-22-2007, 05:05 PM #7 (**permalink**)

i can feel ya, my beautiful little mama was a diva and arrived fashionably LATE too. i was ready for her to come out a week before her due date but she said she wanted to make an appearance so needless to say... she was born a week later AFTER having to induce her.

but i will keep you in my thoughts for a safe and speedy... painless as possible delivery.