40 weeks pregnant
January 31, 2008 at 4:06 pm | In Uncategorized | 13 Commentsand i’m still here – and i was late this morning – in my bedroom i have an alarm clock – in the living room, i have my cell phone – and apparently it didn’t work this morning – or maybe it did and i turned it off in my sleep – i couldn’t tell you – all i know is that at 4:57am, Kelley came in and said “Sweet?” – i sat up and said “what time is it” “5am” insert your favorite 4 letter word here – now usually i’m walking out the door about 5am so clearly i was a little late – and since i’m 100 months pregnant, i couldn’t jump up and get dressed and run out the door anymore – but i made it out the door in 15 minutes, so not too bad for a big fat pregnant girl!!
so i talked to my grandma last night and all she had for me was “walk and castor oil” – WHAT?? you’ve lived in New Orleans your whole life and that’s all you’ve got? i was expecting something that involved feathers, a chicken leg and me spinning around 3 times at midnight – so much for the voo doo! anyway, i’m out on the walking and castor oil – i can barely walk as it is – i can’t imagine walking for hours – besides, i think it’s a crock – my friend Jess just told me that she mall walked every day for 2 weeks with her first son – and he was 2 weeks late!!! and castor oil is just a no go for me – i’ve heard way too many horror stories
my mom called me last night to see how many calls i’ve been getting – apparently my reputation precedes me because instead of everyone calling me, they’re calling mom instead – THANK YOU!!! she said she got 5 calls on Tuesday – “where is that baby?” – in dianthe’s belly! at least my friends have taken up texting instead of calling – me, i’ve taken to not answering the phone!
and speaking of phones – i hate voice mail – i don’t know why – but i hate to check voice mail -i’m completely annoyed when i look at my phone and see the notice that i have a voice mail – i would much rather just check the missed calls – or better yet, read a text or email – dialing the voice mail and going through the menu and playing and saving and deleting – it’s just too much – just shoot me a text instead – because i like it better – and isn’t it all about me??
i’m off to the OB -i’ll post the update when i get home – maybe she’ll tell me i’m at a 5cm and i just have a REALLY high pain tolerance!
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The chicken leg and feathers comment was too funny! And the voicemail thing is TOO TRUE. I love your blog, Dianthe! You’re so down to earth and I can’t wait for Spike to make his/her grand entrance!
Comment by The Nanny — January 31, 2008 #
I just had to say I LOVE reading your blog (I’m just about 6 months prego myself, so it’s interesting to read your stories of what’s to come
)…I actually got a text this morning at 430AM that my friend had finally had her little girl Ali (she’s actually not due until Feb 20th, but she’s been having contractions, ‘progress’ and serious pain since the end of December). Well, I hope little Spike shows up soon for ya! Best wishes!!
Comment by Krista — January 31, 2008 #
ok so i can COMPLETELY agree about the whole voicemail thing. i absolutely HATE when i see that i have a voicemail! im glad to know im not just crazy and other people hate it too!! anyways i cant wait to see spike!!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!
Sara (south carolina)
Comment by Sara — January 31, 2008 #
Chicken legs and feathers…..LMAO! You forgot about drinking shark pee before you spin around 3 times. LOL
Comment by Dawn — January 31, 2008 #
Black Cohosh – have you tried it?
Comment by Kaycee — January 31, 2008 #
So, when I was pregnant with my 2 year old, the due date was nearing, and my doctor suggested inducing. I told him no, I wanted everything to happen on its own. The due date came and went, and I was just like you are now, READY. I finally gave in, scheduled the induction to happen on a Monday (this was on a Friday) and went into labor that Saturday on my own. Maybe it’s because I stopped wanting it so bad?
Good luck!!! It’s like waiting for Christmas, but not knowing what day Christmas falls on.
Comment by Christina — January 31, 2008 #
Dianthe, I love reading your blog too…you are so funny! I laughed out loud with the chicken leg thing
I just knew little SPike would be here by now. ANyway, have a wonderful day…can’t wait for the OB update!
Comment by Tina — January 31, 2008 #
Happpy Due Date Dianthe!!
Comment by Jennifer — January 31, 2008 #
NO Castor Oil…It’s supposed to be a laxitive, but only made me vomit, and to this day just saying the name makes me gag!!
Comment by Nicki — January 31, 2008 #
Hey lady!
i know the wait is so tiresome and you are uncomfortable! when iwas preggo my dr. gave me an induction date of wednesday, but my water broke monday night. i LOVE your blog. i keep checking back for yours every day, i dont do that for the other peeps. I’m selfishly in a bit of mourning for when you go on maternity leave. what will i do w/o Dianthe updates?
Comment by Stay-cee — January 31, 2008 #
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Pingback by Top Posts « WordPress.com — February 1, 2008 #
i SOOOOOOO have your back on the voice mail thing! I absolutely HATE checking my voice mail. Send me an email people!!!!! Even my work voice mail … now that’s bad!!
Comment by Kelley — February 1, 2008 #
I tried Castor Oil a couple times with my first pregnancy and nothing happend. In fact, I think I tried just about EVERYTHING with my first pregnancy and nothing happened, lol. He came only 2 days before his due date.
I hate vm’s too. I never check mine and then when the time comes and I do check them I have 50 vm’s from the last month, lol!
Good Luck, I hope Spike made an appearance this weekend!
Comment by Ashley — February 4, 2008 #