We have been given a cut-off (or should that be cut-OUT?) date for Sprout - if she does not grace us with her presence by the twenty-fifth, then we will go in and fetch her.
While I'd like to let her come in her own time, I have to say...my body, if not my mind, is ready.
Meanwhile, we play the waiting game.
Yesterday we drove up to the art co-op where Mum was waiting for us. With the gallery closing(sniff), they had to move a slew of furniture and had scads of pieces (did you know a Scad was a fish??) they needed to be rid of. One of those pieces was/is a bookshelf that now resides in Sprout's room thanks to Mum's overworked wallet and Someone's strong back and arms. I like it - it's nice and sturdy and has plenty of room for us to fill it with books.
Today I'm going grocery shopping to stock up on things that are easy to fix, both regular foods and microwave/Evil Genius friendly stuff.
I'm also going to pack my suitcase and shower bag, clean the van, install the car seat, and get the suitcases stowed in there so we don't have to worry about grabbing them should Sprout choose her entrance time rather than let us escort her out.
I also hope to finish taking down the holiday decorations (outdoor stuff - inside's done) and get them stowed.
Why so busy?
Well...I can't quite explain it...but we're thinking maybe Sprout isn't going to wait until the twenty-fifth. She has dropped quite a bit in the last few days - that means (for the uninitiated) that she is riding lower down in my belly now. I can feel her head pressing in my pelvic area. There aren't' any signs of impending labor, not even the tiny little practice contractions that are normal in most pregnancies, but Someone and I both agreed last night...we may be Sprouting sooner than we thought.
Of course, we could be wrong, and left to her own devices she won't come out until May. Babies are contrary like that.
Still.
Better safe than sorry.
So...quick gut-check - whatcha think? Will we have an early Sprout, a late Sprout, or one who pops put exactly on time?
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Sprout will come when she comes...and that's all I gotta say about that :)
Jan 21...
I think that Sprout is being a great excuse to do all that needs to be done! Just like my impending surgery has made me dash about and try to get things in order. I think forvsome of us women, it's the way we insure our ability to love and care for others goes on. Sprout won't be early or late. Whenever she arrives will be exactly on time.
I say January 20....just because :)
Best of luck whenever she decides to make her grand entrance!!!
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