Happy Due Date to Me!

[natablue]

I'm sitting here with a sleeping dog on my lap, going down my mental checklist
of what still needs to be done and.... waiting.

Other randoms:

I have an appointment tomorrow for a cervical check tomorrow if nothing develops between now and then. DH and I enjoyed a fancy dinner Monday night, completed a grocery store haul, and picked up any last minute necessities.

I'm so glad I stopped working after last week, but work has called or texted me every single day so far.

Also, if you can spare some positive vibes, my dad is in the hospital and not doing well. I went to see him last night, but there's a very real possibility he is nearing the end of his life. I can't get all into it without getting too upset, but I posted it about it last night on the S&B board, if anyone wants to read about it. I know some of you have lost a parent while you are expecting, and this is a lot for me to process and handle right now.

How's everyone else holding up that's due this week?

[simpsongal]

I'm so sorry about your dad. I sincerely hope he gets to meet his grandchild.

Let us know how the cervical check goes tomorrow. Don't be freaked out if you get some brown blood afterwards - very common. Have you been having contractions?

[Cricket0619]

Good luck and I hope your baby comes soon! I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You will be in my thoughts.

[jene]

Sorry to hear about your dad.

[changedname]

sorry to hear about your dad. I hope your check goes well tomorrow!

[natablue]

Jan 22, 2014 14:01:25 GMT -5 simpsongal said:

I'm so sorry about your dad. I sincerely hope he gets to meet his grandchild.

Let us know how the cervical check goes tomorrow. Don't be freaked out if you get some brown blood afterwards - very common. Have you been having contractions?

No contractions yet, though I can tell this baby is awfully low. He can get this show on the road any time now!

I'll keep you all updated with what they say tomorrow.

[natablue]

Jan 22, 2014 14:31:49 GMT -5 MNH2013 said:

I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Is he at the same hospital you will deliver? (You obviously do not have to answer if you do not want to.)

Yea for due date, you will have an outside baby soon!

Unfortunately, not at the same hospital. They are about 45 minutes apart. I'm wondering if it would be possible to go to his hospital with the baby when I get discharged, so he can meet him. I'm hoping that's a possibility, given my dad's health and the circumstances. It's all so unknown right now.

[IndiaInk]

Wow, it must be an awesome feeling to finally be at the date you've been anticipating for so long! I hope the baby comes quickly and easily for you! I will be thinking of and praying for your dad.

[lauren170]

First of all, thinking of your Dad. Thinking positive thoughts.

As for the due date, I'm planning to celebrate our baby's like it's her birthday - with cake and fake martinis. You know - make her jealous on what's she's missing and all

Hope labor starts soon for you. Actually, there should be a baby boom on here soon, so hope labor starts for all the late Jan moms soon.

[JayhawkGirl]

I'm sorry about your dad. I hope he is able to meet your baby.

[D2M]

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. My heart goes out to you.

I hope your baby comes soon and your dad gets to meet him.

[Deleted]

I hope the baby comes soon and your dad gets to meet him. Good luck!

[Yankees21]

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I hope baby comes soon and they get a chance to meet. Hugs to you!

[shelbyann]

Hugs...I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I hope things work out.

[natablue]

Thanks ladies. He has his laptop in the hospital too, so if I go soon I'm hoping Skype may also be a possibility, at the very least.

Yesterday was a really rough day, I'm so glad my DH is off of work now too, I don't know how I would have handled it alone. Today I am trying to remain calm and not let everything get the best of my emotions.

[hillarywhitney]

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad.

But how exciting that you will be meeting your baby soon!

[Blue Moon]

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. You must be having serious mixed emotions. FX that your check goes well tomorrow, and your dad can meet his grandson soon.

[theatre4life]

**hugs** I'm sorry about your dad. I hope your little one comes soon!

[browneyedgirl9]

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Hopefully your little guy arrives soon!

[robinsbff]

i'm sorry to hear about your dad and hope that he gets to meet his new grandchild. best of luck with the LO's arrival!

[mannah]

Happy due date! So nice to get stuff done and checked off a list!

So sorry to hear about your Dad and that you're going through this. I hope everything goes as well as possible and I'll be sending you good vibes.