Sunday, August 26, 2012

38 Weeks: Having a baby in a Hurricane

So -- that's fun. Planning for one of the biggest moments of your life while also trying to make sure your house doesn't lose its roof or that your dogs aren't freaking out by the potential crazy storm that's about to make landfall. 

I checked with my doctor and the hospital and the induction tonight is a GO unless 300 other women go into labor and I lose my "spot." I will find out tonight at 6pm for SURE but I'm all scheduled and ready to go. Kind of crazy, huh?

I feel like I've been pregnant FOREVER but now that the end is in sight... I feel like it wasn't so bad. I wasn't that miserable and uncomfortable, was I? Am I really sporting a gigantic baby bump? Is this baby really going to be 9 pounds? I have a lot of questions and uncertainties just on the whole situation. I hope he is ready to come out and that he is healthy and well. I trust my doctor and her opinion that induction at 38 weeks [ though I could be 39 ] was the right decision.

I'm sure I'll be all over Twitter while I'm bedridden and hanging out. 

I really don't need to do a last update since all my stats are pretty much the same. I do want to document that I haven't been wearing my wedding rings just because my fingers are too chunky [and I haven't been for a few weeks now] and my belly button is totally an outie. It freaks my husband out when I ask him to touch it. He refuses.

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Last night at the beach near our home... it's about to get stormy here soon!

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The calm before the storm -- in more ways than one

22 comments:

Christina said...

Oh my gosh, how nerve-wracking!!! Stay safe and I hope labor and delivery goes smooth!! I can’t wait to see Cannon! Holy exclamation points! ;)

Rebekah said...

Praying for a safe delivery!

Marie said...

Oh wow! Best of luck to you!! Everything will be just fine and just think, when Cannon is older, you guys will get to tell him the coolest story about the day he was born!! Sending big hugs!!

Nichole said...

Ahhhhh, Cannon seems SO appropriate considering he may be delivered during this storm! I hope it all goes smooth for you <3

Janna Renee said...

I was due in November, but I came early due to a hurricane! I can't believe you are about to pop up that bundle of joy!!

Lauren said...

Good luck super excited to see pictures of your sweet Cannon :-)

Cori H. said...

He will be here very soon! So exciting! Hope you and baby Cannon have a safe delivery!

Shelley said...

You CAN do it!! I will be checking in on you tonight via twitter. Good luck!!

JKT said...

Oh my goodness! Just think, this is going to make for a great, great birth story one day ;) I'll be following you via twitter to see how it's going. Can't wait to see picture of your sweet new baby!!

Crystal said...

So exciting!!!! I will definitely be stalking Twitter for updates!

Lin said...

Yikes, best of luck hon. And as far as your husband not wanting to touch your outie...can't say I blame him. Outie belly buttons have always creeped me out.

Allison said...

Praying for a safe delivery!! I will definitely be looking for updates!!

Token Yankee said...

Can't wait to see your little man. Good luck!

Meg O. said...

Goodness gracious!!! I will be thinking and praying for you tonight!! What a crazy way to come into the world- a hurricane!!! I guess cannon will literally come in "with a bang!" haha, sorry.. Had to :)

Chelsea @ two twenty one said...

Wishing you a safe delivery! Can't wait to see pics of baby Cannon!

Leanna Vera said...

Thinking of you, lady! I can't wait to see pictures of little Cannon!

LWLH said...

Thinking of you and the Babes.....good luck love!!

Ang said...

Good luck!!!

undomestic chica said...

Stay safe out there! At least he'll have a good story when he gets older? I was born in a blizzard and loved hearing the story growing up.

Jessica Renee said...

You are so adorable!! I've been checking Twitter for updates. I can't wait to see a picture of your baby boy!

Hannah J said...

Hope it all goes well and the hurricane isn't bad (I guess that's Hurricane Issac right?)

My friend had her first baby this weekend with no hiccups so sending you the positive vibes - hope it all goes well lovely.

(Popping over from Tuesday Tango)

Crazy Shenanigans-JMO said...

I love that he freaks out and doesn't want to touch the belly button. lol