A journey nearing completion
desigirl | August 29, 2008
In other words, am at week 37 now. Full term! Whoopeee!! Also, ACK! EDD, September 15 is within touching distance and am trying not to panic big time. I mean, I have been through this once before, right? Like Dottie said, it all comes back to me but I am not too sure that it is a good thing! Last time, I was way too naive and went into the whole delivery lark knowing next to nothing. Had a short but brutal labour. And virtually no support group, save the hubby and the mater and gran who joined us for the final fortnight before P was born.
This time, thankfully, things cannot be more different. The unparalleled Shower Gang is there, cheering me and The Bun every step of the way. I have doulas and proof readers coming out of my ears. Umpteen requests for visits and kisses from The Bun!
But still, am terrified. Also, a bit teary at the thought of P, my baby, who is not a baby any longer. And it is time I stop kidding myself that he is. He is a big boy now, soon to become a big brother. He is spending his first night away from me on a sleepover at a friend’s. All day I have been looking at his comfort blanket and getting all weepy. He didn’t want to take it with him in case he forgot it over there. I, for one, am glad cos it is going to comfort me tonight!
ps: Them doulas I was mentioning? The ones that are coming out of my ears? Well, there are three of them - SilentOne, Ceekay and of course, the mad person. I haven’t got a clue how they are going to divvy up their doula duties - there might be a chick fight!! Front row, centre - people!
Good luck, Deej! We're right behind you, cheering you on.
kodi's mom | August 29, 2008 | 10:58 pmGood luck, Deej! We’re right behind you, cheering you on. all the ex-MTBs are doulas too! so you’ll have more support than you’ll ever need
so go have that baby!!
Never said a truer word! Thanks, hon!
oh honey - there is no fight. i am the
the mad momma | August 30, 2008 | 4:58 amoh honey - there is no fight. i am the oldest and the best
Yeah, yeah, yeah!!!
Want another doula from europe, Deej? You seem to ve
B o o. | August 30, 2008 | 10:59 amWant another doula from europe, Deej? You seem to ve covered all other locations!!
Anyway, dont panic. This “baby will not be baby any longer” feeling is quite a pain before the second one arrives. But once it does you ll know that the baby will ALWAYs be a baby! ha ha ha! 
Good luck. Hugs.
Thank you, O Wise One! You know I never say no to stuff!! Hugs right back!
My best wishes! Cheers Naren Thanks, Naren!
narendra shenoy | August 30, 2008 | 1:28 pmMy best wishes!
Cheers
Naren
Thanks, Naren!
Good luck sweetie! And what, you're maudlin' already? And the
Maggie | August 30, 2008 | 2:41 pmGood luck sweetie! And what, you’re maudlin’ already? And the Bun’s not even here yet!
I know, Mags - weird, aren’t I?
Deej, all the best honey. Will check on you tomorrow
Cee Kay | September 1, 2008 | 1:19 amDeej, all the best honey. Will check on you tomorrow morning and every other morning thereafter.
MM, get in line eejit chile - you are NOT the oldest. I won’t contest you on the best though
Thankoo, Doula Cee! And ignore MM - you know how she likes to fish!
Good luck DG!! Thankoo!!
gooddaysunshine | September 2, 2008 | 5:12 amGood luck DG!!
Thankoo!!
Ooh! Less than 2 weeks! All the best! Thanks, Ro!
Rohini | September 3, 2008 | 5:47 pmOoh! Less than 2 weeks! All the best!
Thanks, Ro!
Oh, Deej, babe, all the best for the impending
dipali | September 3, 2008 | 6:18 pmOh, Deej, babe, all the best for the impending delivery. How’s the thesis doing? Guess your thesis and The Bun are soulmates, definitely preggy mates, sharing the same gestation time. All the best for both. I’m sure Pratik will be a terrific big brother. Tons of love, take care:)
Dips - thank you so much! For everything! I shld get what’s left of my brains checked for combining the two! DOH!
So how are you doing today? Its just about 10
~nm | September 4, 2008 | 10:36 amSo how are you doing today? Its just about 10 days to go as of today
Real nervous cos the thesis is dragging its feet and am starting to panic. ARGH!
Oooooooh! Best of luck dude. It will be wonderful, and
Poppy | September 4, 2008 | 5:47 pmOooooooh! Best of luck dude. It will be wonderful, and yes hope you are back in 4 hrs !!
Thanks, Poppy. Here’s to an easy one eh?
As kodi's mom says, we are all behind you yelling
Dottie | September 4, 2008 | 8:18 pmAs kodi’s mom says, we are all behind you yelling “PUSH”
Enjoy the lasy peaceful days
LOL! Thanks, Dottie!
err... I know I am not the oldest. might even
the mad momma | September 5, 2008 | 10:01 amerr… I know I am not the oldest. might even be the youngest barring Sue. I meant I am Deej’s oldest bloggy fraand among the doulas. gah. who wants to be the oldest person.. not me! I am a tattooed chick.
Oh man! How did I not realise she wud milk the tattoo for all its worth? *groan* Sit back, Cee, it will be a while!
ps: Sue? Youngest? MM - how could you forget Suki? tut tut!
Oye tattooed chick, I am happily the oldest person around!
dipali | September 6, 2008 | 10:32 amOye tattooed chick, I am happily the oldest person around! And lurrving it:)
gosh doesnt the mad one ever give up ?? MM and
SilentOne | September 9, 2008 | 4:00 pmgosh doesnt the mad one ever give up ??
MM and CK, since you both have not met DG and i have, i will take the honour of being the chosen one :).. cant fault that logic now, can you ?? hehe, thought so..