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Sunday, May 29, 2011

Due Date: Still Nada

Unless Caleb decides to make a dramatic 11th hour arrival today, it looks as though he's gonna let his due date come and go.

All weekend, so far, I've been barely able to contain my frustration.  I'm doing my best to be as patient and accepting as possible, but it's not easy.  I don't want to just sit around and wait, so we've been trying to keep busy with small activities relatively close to home, but while it's nice to keep busy, everywhere I go, I get asked questions and statements like, "When are you due?  How do you feel?  Wow, a full 40 weeks!  You must be really uncomfortable right now!  Oh, that baby is gonna be at least an 8 pounder!"  This is from everyone: Neighbors, the grounds/maintenance guy of our community, strangers at the pool, a waitress at a restaurant, etc. 

It makes me want to stay inside, in communicado.

Oh well, I know there is an end in sight: Even if he doesn't come on his own, by the end of the week, he's getting an eviction notice, and he'll have to move on out.  This time next weekend, I know he'll be here.  Patience, grasshopper Jess, patience.

14 comments:

Marlene said...

I hope Little C chooses to make his appearance soon. May 30th would be a nice Birthday! or the 29th...

Erin said...

At this point, wait it out until Miller's birthday. June 4th isn't that far away :) JUST KIDDING!

Marci said...

Good luck, I will be thinking of you (sorry I haven't commented in awhile, still reading!!)

diana said...

Oh my, I know how it feels to have your due date come and go! I must have walked miles the weekend Logan was due! And I didn't have an end date yet, they just told me I'd be induced somewhere around 10 days past my due date. I was due on a Sat and worked the full week after. Everyone I work with kept saying things like "so, you haven't had that baby yet, eh?" and I wanted to yell "does it look like I did?" Deep breathes and as much patience as you can muster. He'll be here before you know it.

MCM Mama said...

Hang in there! I know it's hard, but try to enjoy the last few moments as a mom to one. He'll be here soon!

ajh said...

It's hard to wait. My first baby was 10 days early, second one three days late and it felt like 3 years. Can't wait to read the post where you announce the arrival!

lee said...

Hope he comes soon!

Marissa said...

HANG IN THERE!!! Hope his appearance comes soon :)

Carolina John said...

It will happen soon enough. Hang in there!

Lin said...

You're doing great hanging in there. Good luck!

Alice said...

I hear you! I'm 39 weeks and this little one doesn't seem to want to arrive any time soon. It's very frustrating! Good luck with everything and I hope to arrives soon, safe and sound.

fancy nancy said...

Ugh! I know everyone has said this and I'm sure your sick of it but hang in there! I hope he'll be coming soon!

Krissy said...

I have been away and I am catching up on your blog, love your updates and boy do I know how it feels to see a due date come & go! I hope you are in labor right now as I am typing this! Can't wait to see pics of your little Caleb when he arrives

X-Country2 said...

Good luck in the home stretch!!