Update #2 - or Damn, it was just gas.

Last Friday night, after a rousing T-ball game, we ate pizza a bit later than normal.  As soon as I laid down for bed, the most serious of pain crossed my abdomen - every ten minutes.  I was so sure it was labor.  I was positive this baby was coming early.

Dave slept soundly, unaware of the potential excitement.  I decided to let him sleep while  I kept my eye on the clock.  After one hard "contraction" I rose from the bed and decided to move around.  Upon doing so, realized the pains I was feeling was not labor pains, but merely gas disguised as such.   

Was I disappointed?  A little.  But strangely enough, I was also relieved.  I wasn't quite ready to have this baby.  The calendar for this week is crammed full of events.  A new baby would only hamper my schedule.  He can wait.  (but Saturday is fair game kid!)

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I always schedule my doctor appointments for Tuesday when Buttercup attends preschool.  I love my daughter dearly, but having a tag-along to appointments really drains the energy.  This morning, just as I was about to head out the door, the preschool called.  Buttercup was not feeling well.  I needed to pick her up.  (possible bladder infection?).  So, she went along to the doctor.... all the while crying "I missed Snack at school.  I didn't get to eat my snack."   SNACK?!

A hungry Buttercup is not a happy Buttercup.  A hungry Buttercup spells T R O U B L E.  I wanted my appointment to be as quick as possible.  Therefore - my doctor did not check my cervix.  I have no news to report on dilation or effacing.  So sorry - but believe me, getting Buttercup home to crackers, juice, and cheese was more important than knowing I may have dilated another centimeter. 

Comments

[Amanda]

I'm sorry there's no word. But think about it this way -- it just makes everything more of a surprise!! weeeeeeee!

17 days? That's all that's left? DANG sis, you're so damn close! I can't wait to meet my nephew.

Love you tons!

[Pamela]

look at the size of that head over there an week 37.

hee hee

[Desert Songbird]

I dunno - methinks you might wanna pop this kid any day now, schedule be damned.

[chrisb]

You just hang on until the 17th!!

[nikki]

Hope Buttercup is feeling better!!

[claudia]

crackers juice and cheese sounds good to me too! :) Are the grandmas coming to help after the baby arrives?

[Joy T.]

No no now. We must wait until the 21st. That's two whole weeks from now. You sit and relax...kick back....and cross your legs....and stick a plug in it...and.... :o)

[anglophilefootballfanatic]

Wow you have healthy snacks. My kiddo gets pure crap.

And, my fingers are crossed. When is the poll going up? I wanna pick a winner.

[anglophilefootballfanatic]

Okay, so I'm a total moron. I guess you did it when I was MIA. Can I still pick?

May 19th at 7:35 pm.

[witchypoo]

I am feeling for your poor, crowded bladder and the frequent three-drop piddles you have to do at this stage :)

[Rach]

awww darn .. no baby! But I'll empathize with you and hope the baby knows Saturday is a good time to come.

[Kila]

Snack time is second only to recess!

I hope Buttercup is better soon.

[Karisma]

Meeeh! Hes not coming for a couple of weeks yet!

[Molly]

Thanks, for the update. Perhaps, the baby will hold on so the you can attend the shower.Take care.

[Lisa's Chaos]

I am getting so excited! Baby will be here before long. :) Yay!

[Robinella]

It's always tough with other little ones cramping the new ones style! :-)

[Lilly]

I found a great resource that may be a help to buttercup, the Dietary Supplement Information Bureau, they offer lists of natural remedies that are really helpful for little ones. Here's the link:
http://www.dsib.org/uti