Random thoughts

Week: 39
Weight: 150
Belly: 42
Next appointment: July 25



I went out to lunch with RC last Saturday. We have been eating out non-stop knowing that pretty soon, going out to restaurants maybe a difficult endeavor. The waitress at the restaurant asked me how I wanted my burger cooked. I replied, with a sigh,"Well to medium-well" but then I perked up because I realized one fantastic fact: in a matter of weeks, not months, I will be able to enjoy a medium-rare steak or sushi if I want to. And believe me, I want both of these things so badly, I am drooling just thinking of it. (cute picture, I know). These past few months really have flown by in a sense. I know I have done nothing but complain on this blog but it truly has been a roller-coaster of an experience. I started to re-read some of the posts from the beginning of the pregnancy and look at the belly pictures of when I finally started to show - how hilarious to think that I thought that was big! There were days when I couldn't stand to be pregnant for a second longer and other days where I couldn't believe my luck in having this opportunity. Now that I am at the end of it, which one do I agree with more? Uhh, both! The sacrifices that a woman has to make to create a life are many but the privilege that a woman is given by nature to create a life is tremendous.

Anyway, I had another doctor's appointment today. I officially crossed over the 150 mark which is now just amusing to me, that is, until I climb the stairs of my third-floor walk up. Dr. D said that everything seems to be just fine but that there is absolutely no progression as far as labor is concerned. The baby's head is down but not quite into position so I might try some dromedary drops as a way to help the baby move into the right position. I have been watching a Baby's Story on TLC and one of the mid-wives recommended it. I have been having some Braxton-Hicks contractions but nothing serious. She asked me if there was a particular place where I felt the most movement and I had to laugh. RC has always said this baby is going to be a soccer player but I think it might grow up to be a kick boxer the way he moves around. He clearly doesn't feel restricted by his tight surroundings. She is predicting that the baby will move into position closer to the due date and that will finally begin the fun of contractions. I am hoping that the baby arrives closer to August 1. I don't know why - I just think that August is a good month to be born in.

My friend, Jim, came over for a little tandoori bbq yesterday and he helped me assemble the bassinet. It was actually Roti #1's bassinet so it's about nine years old. I threw all the washable parts in the machine but then couldn't figure out for the life of me how to put it back. Together, Jim and I, wreslted with this impossible contraption until after a good half-hour it all clicked and snapped into place. Leave it to baby stuff to make a person feel totally dumb. Tonight, we are getting together with the Crew for dinner and are going to have Chandy install their old infant seats in our cars. I can't believe little Ava is already 10 months old and out-grown her seats. We are very lucky to have so many friends with baby stuff that they don't mind passing down to us. The Guptas just dropped off their crib to us today. Our apartment is starting to take on a whole different shape and decor. It's hard to avoid allthe baby stuff that has infiltrated our space. The second bedroom is definitely Rishi's room already. I am trying to imagine what it will be like when there is an actual human filling up all of these spaces and clothes but it's hard when you can't picture them yet.

Gosh - but in just two more weeks. . . Wo!