Waiting....

[lls_mutant]

And waiting... and waiting...

What's frustrating is that waiting saps any creative energy I seem to have. I want to do nothing but read chicklit novels and sit around. Perhaps because this is the last time in years I will get to do that.

It's funny. I thought I would be spaz at this point. And I know I'm happy, excited, scared... all the normal feelings of someone about to have a baby. But I feel pretty calm and don't really feel much of anything. This has happened to me twice before in my life, and both times were Big, Life-Changing Events. Once was around when my father passed away, that time from right before his death until after his funeral. And once was when I got married. I think the emotions are so overwhelming my mind just turns them off because they're too much to deal with.

Anyway, back to my waiting. Maybe I can convince myself to write....

Comments

[medicinal-mirth.livejournal.com]

I wish I could kickstart your labor for you, but I'm not that talented. Though you know, if your husband is around, old wives tales do say that certain "activities" can speed up the process. At least it might take your mind off the waiting games? I do wish you a speedy -- and soon-to-begin -- labor, and a safe delivery, and a healthy baby.

[wickedevra.livejournal.com]

*sympathy* I hate waiting for things! Calm seems good.

I can tell you it's going to be exactly on time, because I fly on the 25th thus ensuring that I'll miss it all. I bet you'll be sitting right there at your computer when it starts and everyone on lj will know except me! *is not self-centred drama queen or anything*

Thinking of you and wishing you all the best.

*love*

[topaz-eyes.livejournal.com]

Aw sweetie, the waiting is the worst. But it's better to be calm than all tensed up about it...

(hugs)

[aome.livejournal.com]

At least you're waiting for life; I'm sitting here waiting to see if death will visit my family. Hopefully not. :P When is your official due-date?

Btw, I just found the sling's manual. You want me to mail it?

[misscake]

Hang in there. I was 10 days late and ended up having to be induced so I completely sympathize. Best wishes for an easy, non-traumatic labor.

[shaggydogstail.livejournal.com]

From a selfish point of view, I'd tell you to write. But for your own good, my best advice is to go to sleep. Seriously, sleep every second you can, 23 hours out of 24, more if possible. A month from now you will bitterly regret every moment you spent Not Sleeping While You Could.

If you get tired of waiting, try lots of shagging. Worked for me.

[topaz7.livejournal.com]

Best. Advice. Ever.

Listen to this woman!!

[midnitemaraud-r.livejournal.com]

I wanted to pop by and wish you well with your delivery, as I don't know how often I'll be online over the next week or two. I'm a miserable, self-absorbed little shit at the moment, but not so far gone that I forgot that you're due very soon.

I'm glad that you're calm and relaxed - my sis said she felt the same - very introspective. I was with her (and her hubby) in the delivery room, and it was just... wow.

Good luck to you! {{{{HUGS}}}}

And get some sleep now while you can!