So, my due date has come and gone without so much of a fleeting contraction. Or maybe I did have contractions that I just passed off as bad gas.
I suppose I should have figured it out when all I got was, well, certainly not a cute baby.
Meanwhile, my children are trying to kill me with their whole "I'm a kid" thing. Seriously, who gave them a right to be kids?
Take my daughter for example, for whom I made chocolate chip pancakes for on Saturday. Now I usually make buckwheat Odd-Job Chop Your Head Off pancakes, but being the benevolent pregnant "I'm so sorry I'm adding another child to this household" mom that I am, I made chocolate chip pancakes to which my daughter looks at, turns her nose down upon, and says: "I don't like chocolate chips in my pancakes."
Nice. Weirdo.
Then the next day, I try to give her brother the leftovers passed off as a cookie (which honestly, is not that far off) and she says to me in her sweet whiny voice "But I wanted that chocolate chip pancake."
"But you didn't like them yesterday!" I replied.
"Yes, but that was yesterday. I like them today."
And there you have it. My mind = GONE.
So, because a hospital stay sounds somewhat glorious right now, the twice daily regimen of jumping jacks and heinous pee-your-pants hill walking has commenced.
Unfortunately, this week is full of cool "lucky" days for us -- 10/07/08 (since we all love 7s in my family), 10/08/08 (since I'm Chinese and 8s are lucky), 10/09/08 (cuz that's just plain cool), and 10/10/08 (since we also tend to like same month same day birthdays).
Basically, I'm pulling at straws trying to predict the truly unpredictable. Now back to laundry and Halloween costume and wreath making (yes, you read that correctly).
As my friend told me so eloquently: "You making wreaths? If that's not nesting, I don't know what is."
I'm going to pretend you aren't pregnant and are just looking for some extra "junk" to do to keep busy, because, hey, I know you feel like a million bucks.
Actually, I just want to ask you to join our de-lurking day tomorrow, I made some buttons and I even found someone to do the code, it's all on my blog...it would be a cheap post time wise if you would join in.....and I'd love you more than I already love you ...and God knows I love you to death already.....
Posted by: Jerri Ann | October 07, 2008 at 09:21 PM
Those last days before birth are the longest days of all time. Hang in there! I hope it happens for you soon.
Posted by: susieshomemade | October 07, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Eights are lucky for Chinese? Eight has always been my favorite number. I'd wish for you to have a baby with the 10/8 birthday, but I know you'd rather have a 10/right-this-damn-second baby.
Hope she gets her act together soon.
Posted by: Christina | October 06, 2008 at 11:26 PM
so sorry to hear you're overdue! hope to see you this weekend but fully expect you to be recovering with a new baby! let's hope so.
Posted by: muskrat | October 06, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Fenugreek, rasberry tea, castor oil... That's what people told me. After all the home remedies and my OB ripping my membranes 3 TIMES, I was finally induced. Good luck to ya!
Posted by: The Ish | October 06, 2008 at 09:35 PM
Yeah with number six on the way, I often wonder 'what the heck am I doing?'
Hang in there!
Posted by: Amy | October 06, 2008 at 09:25 PM
My birthday next year falls on 09/09/09, which is just too cool. Tomorrow is my mom's birthday and EVERYONE likes my mom. Isn't there a place in Atlanta that serves the Eggplant Parm that sends women into labor?
Hopin' for broken water!
Posted by: Manic Mommy | October 06, 2008 at 08:57 PM
wow yea. I've been there sister. Hope your baby arrives soon! Just a tip for you, because I've totally been there (pregnant with my 4th right now) I think with everything you are going through, you should suggest to your hubby to buy you a nice piece of jewelry. I did this and it made me feel a lot better. I had my hubby buy me a gorgeous diamond necklace at http://www.idonowidont.com. So if you want to be spoiled, tell him to go there and pick you up something nice ladies.
Posted by: MichelleB | October 06, 2008 at 07:17 PM
my youngest brother went a week past his due date, i'm pretty sure my mom went stir crazy too. hope the baby comes soon!
Posted by: katelin | October 06, 2008 at 05:02 PM
I've had fantastic luck with accupressure. There are two pressure points on your feet - find them online and get your husband to rub the hell out of them. Good luck! My third baby practically delivered himself.
Posted by: expecting number four | October 06, 2008 at 02:53 PM
Both my girls went way past their due dates, the little stinkers. But now, having had two c-sections, I know that if there were a third time, they'd probably schedule surgery before that due date could ever pass. Oh well...
I can't wait to meet your little one!
Posted by: Kelly | October 06, 2008 at 02:43 PM
If you haven't killed the deck builder yet I hear that sex is a great labor inducer. I'm not sure which is worse, a longer pregnancy or sex while 10 months pregnant.
Posted by: Amanda | October 06, 2008 at 02:28 PM
My daughter routinely turns her nose up at mac and cheese. And recently she has given up pizza. It is unnatural. She is clearly a changeling.
Posted by: RaeAnn | October 06, 2008 at 01:42 PM
If that's nesting, then I've never nested in my entire life.
I feel for you Kristen, I completely do. I know how sucky that is. I recommend chocolate chip pancakes for you. Am sending tons of labor vibes for you.
Posted by: Issa | October 06, 2008 at 01:40 PM
All of my children have been stubbon and gone past their due dates. I know so much how you are feeling. Hoping baby comes soon for you! (I'll probably be doing the same things come January when baby 6 is due)
Posted by: I'm The Mom | October 06, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Your daughter not like chocolate chip pancakes is like my daughter not liking grilled cheese sandwiches-how is that possible? :)
I agree, 10/09/08 would be a cool birth date. I'm a geek about number sequences like that. I'll be thinking about you and checking in frequently!
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 06, 2008 at 01:02 PM
You poor thing, I lurked in this AM, just knowing you wouldn't be posting. Assuming the baby would come this past weekend. Hang in there! Good Luck and Labor Vibes being sent your way!
*Sigh* I wanna baby too... :)
Posted by: Traci in GA | October 06, 2008 at 12:47 PM
poor Kristen..it IS a long week to go, isen't it? Get extra snuggle time with Drew, he was only your "baby" for a short time, now he's the middle child :) And of course a boy. So he is bound to do jealous wonders when sweet new baby comes!
Posted by: Shannon | October 06, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Hang in there, Kristen. That little girl of yours is just hanging in there for some extra special mom time. Or maybe she just wants an extra special birth date.
Posted by: Angela | October 06, 2008 at 11:50 AM
I am so not looking forward to that part of pregnancy. Luckily I was enduced with my other three so hopefully I will be w/ this one. My prayers are with ya sista!!!
Posted by: Hattie | October 06, 2008 at 11:41 AM
When I used to teach aquafit, we'd constantly have 38 week+ pregnant women coming into the classes. Their doctors would tell them that it could start labour.
I didn't like their doctors. We had to develop a protocol for "pool water contaminated by amniotic fluid".
It Will All Be Done With Soon. :)
Posted by: Nicole | October 06, 2008 at 11:39 AM
sending the labor vibes that are hitting me early to you - i know I don't need them now so you are welcome to them!!!
oh yeah and as Mindy said, the sex will send things right on their way. Is your hubby back home yet? Artifical devices don't work - you would need the juice, well that is what my vet told us - DON'T ASK!
Posted by: Krystal | October 06, 2008 at 11:24 AM
I hope the baby comes soon. I'm admiring your elite pancakery skills at least.
Posted by: Jim | October 06, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Yesterday was my due date as well..weird! My baby girl arrived on 9/26 but only after I walked around at a VERY uncomfy 3-4 cm, 80% for 3 weeks. As painful and awful as it sounds, I'm convinced that sex is what finally got me thru to 5 cm. Hang in there, I cant imagine how ready you must be!
Posted by: Mindy | October 06, 2008 at 11:12 AM
wait...I didn't know you're Chinese. lololol
Any date now will be fine. Libra's are awesome.
Posted by: Luann | October 06, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Yes, I'm starting to learn how annoying it can be once the children start to form opinions about things, and have the ability to communicate them. Cute at first, but then....
Sending labor vibes your way.
Posted by: TheFeministBreeder | October 06, 2008 at 10:36 AM
I hope the baby comes soon. I remember how those last days of pregnancy were for me and I wasn't dealing with finicky children!
Have fun with the costumes and wreath making it does sound like nesting has commenced.
Posted by: Renée aka Mekhismom | October 06, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Hmmmm.... the fenugreek in curry can get contractions going :-) good luck and all that jazz.
Posted by: April | October 06, 2008 at 09:59 AM
I hope the baby comes soon. I remember how those last days of pregnancy were for me and I wasn't dealing with finicky children!
Have fun with the costumes and wreath making it does sound like nesting has commenced.
Posted by: Renée aka Mekhismom | October 06, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Dude! How in the world are you making wreaths and costumes at this point? I can't even do that un-pregnant...
Crossing fingers for a quick arrival.
Posted by: bessie.viola | October 06, 2008 at 09:28 AM
LOL at the sex and alcohol...sounds nice being 9 months preggers and needing a break...hey while you doing those jumping jacks and wlaking find a bit of time to swig done some mineral oil. I have heard that does wonders. On a serious note (if that is possible) i hope this baby joins us soon (for your sake lol).
Posted by: Courtney | October 06, 2008 at 09:04 AM
Don't forget spicy food, sex, and alcohol! Much more fun ways of trying to induce labor than exercise :-)
Posted by: Mary | October 06, 2008 at 08:52 AM