In a few hours Ducky will be 5 days late. He or she will hold the new record in our house. I’ve already explained that his or her pregnancy was one for our memory banks and this last accomplishment need not be pursued, but still s/he stays tucked in.
Every guess entered on the ExpectNet Baby Pool has passed. Heh – MY guess passed 5 weeks ago! The winner here is Ducky. Growing strong and well, we hope.
I’ve been reminded by those who love me that God has a plan.
I am praying hard that I won’t be “bullied” into an induction. I put that in quotes because my doctor has always shown himself to be overwhelmingly understanding of my preferences and convictions. Still, I am working on standing up to any suggestions he has early this week to induce me. Should it become medially necessary I will not be stubborn, of course. But I prefer to let nature take its course.
The kids are as antsy as John and I. This waiting is trying on them, too. There are lessons to be learned as we are all refined. And I keep reminding them, and myself, that once the baby is actually here, it will not matter one iota when it arrived.
But we all hope Ducky comes tomorrow. 🙂
I’m still rooting for a 9-lb baby. I think it is a boy. I’d be happy to be wrong, though. Either is welcome.
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