Well, that's just not me.
But here's my version. Aside from the fact that I can barely reach my arms around my rotundness to cover the critical parts, I'm just lacking that. . .um. . .je ne sais quoi. . .oh, yeah, airbrushedness, personal trainer, hair consultantness.Anyway. . so here is my 39 week+ pregnancy portrait. At least I have a sense of humor!
Since this could very well be our last weekend we spend childless, we were kind of befuddled as to what to do. Mostly, we rested, and that's a good thing. We also tested almost every old wives' tale for inducing labor out there, and since I am here writing this post, I can assure you that either we're lacking in technique, or they are just old wives' tales.
Here are ways to induce labor that don't work:
walking
"homework" as my midwife calls it
fresh pineapple
raspberry leaf tea
a relaxing bath
going offroad in the Jeep
walking around the Pearland Wal Mart (I was promised this would work, guaranteed)
spicy food
visualization
So, anyway. .. not that we are in a hurry to have KidZilla. I mean, things are as easy as they are going to be for a long, long time. We are just excited to meet him or her.
We did, however, watch some pretty kick butt movies: Blood Diamond (much more substantial than we both thought it would be and when did Leonardo grow up? His best since What's Eating Gilbert Grape.), Curse of the Golden Flower (cool, Chinese propaganda. Thank goodness there are a billion people in China as half of them were extras in this movie. Visually STUNNING), and Volver by Almodovar (yes, I was terrified about what weirdness he would throw into this one, but we both LOVED it and it was funny and touching and it's great to watch a movie in Spanish again. . .ahh. . .). We considered going to to see a movie, but I knew that my ankles would swell to elephant proportions if I sat for two hours, so we stuck with our NetFlix at home.
So that's all. Just sort of on baby watch. Enjoying our final moments before parenthood.
11 comments:
Thanks for keeping us up to date. Can't wait!!!
It is strange to think that this is the last weekend without a kid. But I am excited too! I am still eating the press pineapple and doing the accupressure thing. I'll tell you if anything happens.
Way cuter than Demi Moore!
The countdown has begun. I am so excited for you.
Dayem Sabrina, are you still pregnant!?
Supposedly if you have LOTS of sex that will bring on labor now. Something in the sperm is suppose to help soften that cervix.
Your husband will like this method.
1) WT sounds southern.
2) Karmyn took ONE of my methods...have you heard of nipple stimulation? I think my doc was just kinky and wanted to see how far he could push me.... (for the record, nothing worked, I was induced three times).
3) You are adorable pregnant...I can't imagine you once the bambino downloads...;).
4) Had to come back and add this: my word verification is rfldad (how cool is that, a laughing daddy:) )
You are looking really good. I guess when I come back from my hols there will be lots of pictures to see.
I've heard that cod liver oil works, I was never brave enough to try it!
Isa: You'll get a call very soon!
Stiggs: Hope that stuff helps you!!!! Let me know if anything does. . .
Bethany: Counting down for both of us, chica!
WT: Yup. And some day I'll be a mama--that's the weird part!
Karmyn: Even husbands get tired of too much "homework". Trust me.
Robin: you CRACK me up!!! Love the idea of "downloading"--sounds much more relaxing than "labor"!!!
ChrisB: Can't wait to have those photos for you!
Beccy: I'm leaving that as a last resort and ONLY if my midwife insists. Bleh!!!
Dear sabrina. ooohh getting close. Very exciting. Old wives tales - well, people probably think they work because they'll try something for days on end and finally the inevitable happens - the baby comes. Although my sister in law, who went about 7 days overdue with both kids, swears by a hot indian curry.
PS does 'homework' mean sex?! When you were a teacher, did you give your kids homework?!?!
yeah... blood diamond surprised me too. very good. we wanted to use a clip for an illustration in church... but were afraid some people would worry about us "endorsing" an R rated movie.
...yeah.
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