Today is October 12, 2006, and I am now scheduled for a c-section in a couple of hours. Yes I was up early this morning (4 AM) but It wasn’t due to nervousness. Ben decided it was time to get up, and after 45 minutes of ignoring the kicks and jabs, I gave in. Besides, much as I complain about the painful kicks, I like to feel him move inside of me. It is the most weird yet comforting feeling in the world, and I will miss it.
But back to today. I am relieved that I am having a c-section. The ultrasound yesterday revealed that he is now approximately 9lb, 6 oz (conservatively) and still breech. I won’t have to take anymore insulin, or test, and it will be so nice not to do that anymore. The term I heard about c-sections is “too posh to Push” Hell, yeah, wouldn’t you be in my situation?
At any rate, when Greg & I found out about the shortened time line yesterday, I think we both felt a little like deer caught in the headlights, very dazed and confused. There is this big red starting line in front of us, and it is as intimidating as hell. I finally packed my hospital bag, (denial, anyone??) and tried to get comfortable with the idea that in less than 24 hours we will be parents, (again, the resounding DUH, moment) while trying to think of something as mundane as what to have for dinner. Greg will no doubt be updating the site as the day goes on, official size, health, etc, so keep checking back.
I’m gonna be a Mom by noon. And Greg a Dad.
Holy ?*%&!