Thursday, June 25, 2009

Top 10 signs you've been pregnant too long

10. At your doctor's office, they're talking about inducing you. But it was the janitor in the elevator who suggested it first after taking one look at you.

9. You won't be held accountable if you happen to punch the next person who says to you, "You don't look comfy," or "Are you sure it's not triplets?" (Both said to me in the past week.)

8. Family and friends who were once interested and excited in your upcoming birth are bored with you and have now moved on to talking about Jon and Kate.

7. Even your husband is no longer interested in helping you out with that #1 method of getting labor going ....

6. Braxton-Hicks contractions no longer phase you, and you wonder in the back of your mind if you'll glaze over real-labor contractions too and be surprised when the baby arrives while you're eating breakfast one morning.

5. You are considering charging your baby rent. You could take it out of his or her future allowance.

4. When you hear a friend's neighbor had her baby two weeks early, you scoff, "Showoff! Overachiever!"

3. When people politely ask how you're doing, you tell them you feel you're going to burst -- and they believe you and take five steps backward.

2. You feel sorry for yourself and drown your sorrows in a glass of milk.

1. Your toddler son gets confused when you show him a real baby -- and it's not in your belly.

After all my boasting about how I just knew this baby was going to come early like I just knew my son was going to be late (and he was -- a whole week late), this child is showing s/he is either a procrastinator or another little obstinate, strong-willed child like the Man-cub.

And all I can say is Oy.

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18 Comments:

Blogger Momisodes said...

You poor thing!

Definitely consider raising that rent, or perhaps eviction if more action doesn't happen!

Hang in there. Crossing my fingers the little one makes a quick, and easy entrance into the world soon.

June 25, 2009 8:57 AM  
Anonymous mountainmomma18 said...

I gave birth on my due date..who does that? But I continually warned the bug that if she thought she was hanging out any longer than that she had another thing coming. I remember those days, I could hardly walk because she had headed south really early and if anyone tried to say anything about it I punched them in the throat, you should try it it works wonders.

June 25, 2009 9:48 AM  
Anonymous chelle said...

hehe I can giggle 'cause I know I will be there in 4 short weeks.

Hang in there.

Up the rent :)

June 25, 2009 10:13 AM  
Blogger Harmony said...

Oh my, so many memories! Here's hoping little one comes soon! Hoping you have a very quick delivery to make up for this!

June 25, 2009 10:35 AM  
Blogger Heather said...

Those last days are always hard to deal with the anticipation. She'll be here before you know it!

June 25, 2009 10:56 AM  
Blogger CaraBee said...

Is it okay if I laugh at your discomfort, because that stuff was hilarious! Sorry, the little fella/gal is so stubborn!

June 25, 2009 11:40 AM  
Blogger South Florida Lawyers said...

Come on already!!

My mom says her doctor said to ride over the railroad tracks a few times, which seemed to work.

June 25, 2009 12:01 PM  
Blogger Emily said...

Very funny post....glad you've still got your sense of humor and my fingers are crossed that this little sweet pea makes his/her entrance soon!

June 25, 2009 2:04 PM  
Blogger LceeL said...

I he needs a little advice about that #1 assistance method - I'll be happy to tell him what to do - having been there, done that myself - I KNOW it works - and how it's done.

June 25, 2009 3:24 PM  
Blogger Life As I Know It said...

Hang in there. Those last few weeks are rough. When are you due?

June 25, 2009 4:23 PM  
Blogger TheAngelForever said...

My big guy was 2 weeks early, so when my next one came the day before my due date I was a nervous wreck. I was threatening him with rent and everything. He definitely showed us that it was on his schedule. All it took was the doctor saying Monday was no good. Sure enough my water broke as I stepped out of bed Monday morning.

June 25, 2009 4:31 PM  
Blogger Melizzard said...

As a C-section type I have no advice... but I'm sending lots of {{{{let's get this party started}}}}vibes your way! Good Luck!

June 25, 2009 4:54 PM  
Blogger Krystyn said...

Oh, come on baby...and hubby not helping. That's no good.

Long vigorous walks followed by a long bath did it for me.

June 25, 2009 10:41 PM  
Blogger Madeline said...

I'm laughing so hard I can barely type! At the same time I am so praying for you. I know you're beyond ready.

June 25, 2009 11:36 PM  
Blogger Joyce-Anne said...

Oh, you poor thing. Hang in there! Definitely charge the baby rent. Come baby come! Now!!

June 26, 2009 9:20 AM  
Blogger mollie said...

Hilarious!
Good luck & God bless!

June 26, 2009 10:05 AM  
Blogger Mrsbear said...

Ha! That was a great list. At least your little bundle hasn't sucked the sense of humor out of you...yet. Sending you lots of active labor vibes, the real kind, not the sissy Braxton Hicks ones. ;)

June 27, 2009 12:06 AM  
Blogger MoziEsmé said...

#6 cracks me up! I had a routine dr appt more than a week after the baby was due - I didn't even bother picking up lunch first on my way from work because I figured I'd get it afterwards. But there the nurse told me I was in labor (FINALLY) and should get to the hospital ASAP. So I was REALLY hungry by the time the baby came.

July 2, 2009 8:22 PM  

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