Holding Pattern

The baby is now officially "ripe," or as the Dr. would say..."full term." There were no changes from last week which was kind of a let down in a way. It's like Christmas--the gifts are bought and wrapped and lying beautifully under the tree. A lot of people don't know this, but the gifts don't like to wait either. Why wait? Why go to all the sadistic trouble of postponing an amazing experience of giving and receiving? I'm ready to see what this thing looks like!

On a similar yet different note...Thank you to all of you dear souls who have offered us "encouragement" by saying things like...

"You know the first six weeks are hell, right?"

"Can't wait for you to eat some of your words now that you'll have one."

"I hope you're ready for this."

"Dude, they just eat, sleep, cry and poop."

"Breastfed babies don't have allergies. Except for the few who do."

"I hope you're ready to not get any sleep."

I don't think people mean to be dumb. I just think it comes naturally. I'm sure I do it too. (At least once anyway)


Here's a helpful sidebar that relates to saying stupid things...

Fact: 1 in 5 couples or 20% struggle with infertility.

Hint: Probably not a good idea to say to a couple who have been married a while and don't have children, "So, when are you two going to finally breakdown and have some children of your own?" And please, whatever you do. If you've caught yourself having said this, do not continue with helpful advice like, "If you wait until you can afford them you'll never have them." It's like suggesting a prostrate exam to someone with severe hemorrhoid problems. Ouch and Double Ouch!