Yesterday was my due date and still no sign of baby. According to Dr. Yeo I am "still closed up." So we scheduled an induction for the 24th at 6pm. This brings about so many new feelings that I never thought to prepare for. When you prepare for having a baby you prepare to be unprepared but now we know where and when to expect our guy and I don't have to worry about my water breaking unexpectedly. It also takes a little bit of the magic out of the process. There is no element of surprise (although I'm sure Pitocin will have me singing a different tune) with induction, everything is scheduled down to when to administer which drugs. I never realized the full page list of medications that is associated with induction. I guess sometimes nature makes mistakes (like she did with my hair color).
I'm excited to finally see his face and experience all the things that await my new little family. I can't wait to make him giggle, soothe a cry, and fit into my old jeans. There so many changes that I can't wait to go through and so many things I can't wait to go back to normal and even more things I don't know how I feel about. Cesar is still trying to act cool about things but I see through his act. He is totally nervous and excited and doesn't know what to do...at all.
All in all we're both pretty glad to see this phase come to an end. It'll be nice to be able to bend down, sleep on my stomach, drink caffeine and alcohol, not have heartburn, eat sushi, and wear pants with a fly. I'll miss spending time out with my friends but that has been long gone for me for about...9 months. I'll have to make mom friends...sigh.
Truth is, I've gotten so used to being pregnant I can't really pin down how I anticipate my future thoughts and feelings. Maybe this blog will continue on tracking my life as a mother, if I'll have time. One thing is for sure, I know I already know I don't want to go back to work :)
wish us lots of luck and sleep!!!
until Tuesday,
abby
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