domestic reflections: 38 Weeks.

38 Weeks.

September 25, 2009

I do apologize for the complete lack of non-baby related posts, but it's all I have right now. Went to the doctor today, everything looks good (I was worried the baby had flipped into a breech position, but not so...whew), and no signs that the baby's arrival is imminent. Although I can't help but think this could be my last belly shot.

One more thing: So. Over. This. Heat. I want a fall baby, not a sweltering Southern California heat wave baby!!

7 comments:

WhoorlSeptember 25, 2009 at 6:09 PM
September is the worst. (And remember last year? It was still sweltering in October. UGH.)

You look fantastic, though!
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TriciaSeptember 25, 2009 at 6:25 PM
My son came at 38 weeks! I definitely didn't look as great as you though. :)
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MelSeptember 25, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Oh, I HEAR you about the heat. Being that pregnant in this heat is miserable (albeit blessed). I remember the summer I was pregnant with Em. We had no A/C.
I vowed to never carry a third trimester pregnancy in the summer. So far, so good. Stay cool.
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EngraciaSeptember 25, 2009 at 9:24 PM
Oh I know what you mean, my second son J was born in the middle of January (hottest month in Australia) and it was a particularly hot 38-42C (sorry dodn't know what that is in Farenheit)January. It was horrible, and then the breastfeeding in that hot, humid weather. Disgusting.

Hope your "indian summer" doesn't last too much longer for you. You look great.

Engracia
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MMWSeptember 25, 2009 at 11:37 PM
You still are one of the most beautiful pregnant ladies I've seen. And oh yes I commiserate with you - my girl was born in a hot hot October in the Pacific NW.
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JoSeptember 26, 2009 at 8:44 AM
You look great! I was SO uncomfortable carrying at 38 weeks, I think I looked more tired than glowing like you! :)
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KristaSeptember 26, 2009 at 3:45 PM
labor in the pool is all i have to say!
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