Wow...did I jinx myself or what?!
This baby is still not wanting to come!
I never once thought I'd need to read the sections on "The Overdue Baby" and "Do-it-Yourself Labor Induction" ideas in
What to Expect When You're Expecting.
Truly, I thought she'd be here by now!
I am still not desperate enough to drink any castor oil or walk 26.2 or jump on any loose-your-bladder-forever-trampoline. I have tried bleacher walking at the rodeo, taking bumpy car rides, long walks, spicy food, and Cody's veggie juice concoction made special for me and ya know what? I suppose this chica will come as soon as she is darn well ready...or as soon as I get my visiting teaching done...I WILL do that today.
To keep positive Cody & I have started doing a "date-a-day" since...we never know which date will be our LAST just the two of us.
>Rodeo
>Cafe Rio
>Trafalga mini golf
>7 Peaks...Lazzzzy Riverrr. A quick note about 7 peaks...if you are pregnant, your 'medical condition' will allow you to take your food/water bottles into the park! Everyone else takes their goodies to the picnic area...I got to take mine to my wee patch of shade. What a great perk..
>Window shopping at the mall...walk walk walk.
>Movie night at the theater
>Movie night at home
>MountainWest Burrito
And we may need to start repeating a few ideas here soon. :)
Several people due AFTER me have had their babies already...what?! But many moms who carried longer than 40 weeks are coming out of the wood-work and I love them! You are amazing.
A few of my favorite things over the last 40 weeks:
1. Like I said,
What to Expect When You're Expecting: Probably my favorite pregnancy guide. I liked it even more than my OB textbook!
2. Listen, I waited way to long to get me a good pair of
black stretchy yoga pants. Lots of ladies like the leggings...but this style was way better for me {and anybody else who might see me}. Definitely my favorite thing to wear now-a-days.
3. Short-sleeve cardigans: I definately love to layer--which gets tricky in the summer time! But sometimes I just felt so tiny if I had a cardigan that buttoned up at the top and gave just let my belly play "peek-a-boo". Loved these short sleeve cardi's with dresses, long flowing shirts, or just a plain old shade shirt.
4. A modest short sleeve shirt that doesn't need layering: A MUST for summer! It is hard to find pregnancy shirts that don't need a shade or an extra cami underneath because maternity designers seem to be all about the BUST because hey I guess when you got it most women wanna flaunt it... hello, not me. I found mine at H&M and the red one here says it's only $9.97 >>>steal.
5. Bran Flakes: I have always loved these but they have been great this pregnancy!! I ate them plain on the couch in the beginning w/ the morning sickness---you know when you don't feel like anything and something dry and bland is all you can handle?? Bran flakes. Plus, the fiber helps keep you regular so you don't have to worry about constipation people tell you about.
6. Tums: have a child kicking everything you eat back up your esophagus? Pop two of these in and oh it calms to flames in your throat. I always thought these things were way over-rated. No way. Bless the man that figured out a little calcium can cure such an ailment!
7. A nice stretchy skirt: I happened upon mine at Old Navy before I was pregnant, and it worked through the whole pregnancy. Light, breezy, and worked for Church! Hallelujah!
8. A belly band. LOVE MINE SO MUCH. Had a terrible time finding maternity pants and so this let me wear my favorite pre-pregnancy jeans for way longer. Can fold it down under your belly {my favorite} or pull it up for smoothing, etc. Just some nice coverage and security--who doesn't want that?!
What are your pregnancy favorites?
Or, better yet, what are your new baby favorites that I should be sure to have when this chica finally decides to come?? :) Do tell!
