I had a cervical check 10 days ago, and I was 1 cm dilated and 60% effaced. I had another one today. Same. My due date is Monday, but I'm not getting a sense that things will be happening soon. You never know, but I'm thinking not.
Things are coming together, though, in my typical foot-draggy way. Work is getting to a point where it'll be OK for me to step away. My part of the book chapter has been submitted. Baby laundry done. Kitchen getting close (I think the contractors will probably be there to greet us when we come home from the hospital, though).
One thing I didn't mention earlier is that my Dad had heart surgery (aortic valve replacement) a couple of weeks ago. He's recovering quite nicely, considering it's a rather significant procedure. They're not sure that it will solve all of his cardiac problems, but it's a start. I'm just so glad that he's finally getting help. Several months ago, he resisted until he was at the point of collapse. Now, he's all about getting treatment and following his regimen. Thank God. We want him to be around to watch this baby grow up.
Oh, and that reminds me. M. turned 39 a few weeks ago -- a weird milestone for him, because that's how old his mother was when she died. And though it's been 25 years, her absence tends to make his big life events bittersweet. I know those of you who have lost a parent feel the same. And that's why I'm so glad that my father finally took some action.
Ummmm, okay. That's about it I guess. I'll let you know if anything interesting happens.
Wow, I can't believe it's that time "already". I hate saying that, but other peoples' gestation always seems to go so quickly.
Best wishes for a quick and complete recovery for your dad.
Good luck. You know, with that whole birthing thing.
Posted by: MsPrufrock | September 15, 2006 at 06:30 PM
How exciting - I'll be checking on you. And of course, glad to hear things are going well with your dad.
Posted by: cass | September 15, 2006 at 08:37 PM
I'm so glad to hear that your dad is doing well!
And I hope that your cervix gets cracking soon. Can't wait to meet your little one!
Posted by: Nico | September 15, 2006 at 08:41 PM
I share MsPrufrock's sentiments... pregnancies are flying around the blogisphere! (Sorry I haven't checked in more often, things have been crazy.) I am glad to hear that things are better with your dad and hope that things in the baby department will start progressing for you.
Posted by: Lisa P. | September 15, 2006 at 09:06 PM
Monday is your due date. Wow- how time flies. Hopefully things will get moving. I'm glad about your Dad. Keep us posted.
Posted by: Portlairge | September 15, 2006 at 09:17 PM
Dear Pixi, I'm so glad your dad is doing OK. That must have been very difficult and stressful for you. May he enjoy a complete and speedy recovery.
Happy birthday to M -- those milestone birthdays are always hard. I hope this milestone year brings him some healing, when he becomes a father himself.
So glad things are coming together in various areas -- and I hope the baby comes soon, and smoothly. Thinking of you.
Posted by: Kath | September 16, 2006 at 05:51 AM
Zowee, so close! So glad your Dad got treatment - it's tough to get them to do something if they're not into it.
Let's go Monday!
Posted by: T | September 16, 2006 at 08:43 AM
Monday! Man that snuck up on me. Good luck!
Posted by: Jenn | September 16, 2006 at 09:35 AM
I'm so glad your Dad is getting the medical help he needs and doing well.
How exciting that your due date is right around the corner. I will be hoping that all goes well for the delivery. Maybe the contractors will be kind enough to take a family photo as you come home with the little one. ;)
Posted by: Lori | September 16, 2006 at 10:16 AM
oh Pixi-how exciting. Wishing you a fast, easy and uncomplicated labor and delivery. I can only imagine how excited you are to meet your son!
and I am very glad that your dad is getting the treatment he needs. My dad has heart problems too and I do know how stressful that can be.
Posted by: stephanie | September 16, 2006 at 12:09 PM
Wow Pixi- I think a lot of interesting things are happening! I'll be checking on you.
I'm glad your Dad got treatment.
Posted by: fisher queen | September 16, 2006 at 02:31 PM
I keep checking back to make sure I don't miss the birth. I hope the baby doesn't wait too long to make an appearance.
That's wonderful news about your dad, I'm so glad he's taking this seriously.
Posted by: thalia | September 16, 2006 at 03:18 PM
Holy cow, Pixi! So excited for you - good luck!!!!!
Posted by: elle | September 16, 2006 at 08:19 PM
Wow, that came quickly (I'm sure not for you but definitely for me.) Good luck with everything. I know you will be an awesome mom.
Posted by: Flicka | September 16, 2006 at 10:45 PM
Wow - I can't believe your due date is upon us! I'm so excited for you! I am also very relieved to hear your Dad is recovering nicely. May he be around for many years watchng the wee one grow up!
Only about 5% of babies are born on their due date, so I definitely wouldn't make any bets for tomorrow...keep us posted! Here's to a smooth and uneventful delievery and a healthy baby! xoxoxoxo
Posted by: Anna | September 17, 2006 at 04:58 PM
Happy due date!? I'm thrilled that your dad is doing well and that your kitchen is almost there (which is more than I can say for my bathroom... serenity now!) Best of luck.
Posted by: mm | September 18, 2006 at 01:51 PM
I'm glad your dad's recovery is going well and that he is taking better care of his cardiac health. Mostly, though, I'm excited for you that your due date has arrived and wish you all the best for a smooth labor and delivery. It has been a long road for you, and I can't wait to congratulate you when you finally have your baby in your arms.
Posted by: Jill | September 20, 2006 at 02:33 PM
Planet Reverse Positioning::::Your infertility was favor, for the gods were granting you more time in hope you could get out "before" this obligation forced you to stay.
The Italians bred like rabbits:::That they got "pregnant immediately" illustrated their undesirability.
Your children are the ones with the opportunity now. You must sacrifice to give them the best chance possible.
It's children who go to heaven, not old people.
This is the REAL battle of good and evil:::Me vs. god. Of course I'm trying to help you understand that you are corrupted, fell for temptation and are going the wrong way::::WE are the ones who are evil. (While executing the battle of good and evil the gods do some evil things, like role play their clone host tools to disceive you, forcing thoughts into your head, etc.)
The gods tested us and we have failed, scapegoatting their tools to ensure people never become god-fearing. Learn what I teach and try to uncorrupt yourselves. NOBODY IS GOING TO SAVE YOU!! You have to save yourselves by repairing your relationship with the gods.
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This is how the gods do business:::::They use temptation and deception to compel people to chase something that has already been decided. It's children who go to "beaven". OLd people have to come back. The gods will use their power to contradict this, corrupting people and compelling them to incurr evil::::They used the Italians to ruin life in the 20th century, cost you the Final Prophet and the result will be death as you wait for the Italian Second Coming of Christ to save you.
This is the god's positioning and it IS going to be enforced. Never forget::::The gods have always offered "protection" to those genuinely religious. It is something that was always respected, even in the wicked 20th century.
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As people begin to age the gods employ corrupting tactics. They ultimately begin to look down on the children and the wisdom they recently understood:::
They voluntarily turn their back on their opportunity to ascend and instead embrace evil.
It's not old people who go to heaven. Old people must come back because of the mistakes they've made throughout their lives. Children are the ones who have the opportunity to ascend.
Children are discounted by adults in society. The gods corrupt people as they age, use trust-building tactics and soon adults view the children as ignorant, yet to understand the god's system, and subsequently look down on the children. This is one of the most bitter, painful ironies the gods employ, for people consciously turn their back on and lose their opportunity to ascend::::
Religions teach that old people to go to heaven when they die. They don't. Old people are reincarnated. It's the children who go to heaven, those who have a chance at immortality.
The wisdom the gods impart to children, either through their innocence/purity or religious-based educational pursuits are the gods sharing the truth with their most favored people::::It's the children whom the gods teach the right way for it is the children who have a chance. For example, they teach children to have faith, for understanding the god's geographical clues hurts people by illustrating negative things, opening the door for the god's to employ deceptive tactics.
Old people don't go to heaven. Old people must come back because of the mistakes they've made throughout their lives. It's the children who have the opportunity to go to "heaven". They must behave apprioriately, think correctly and be genuinely god-fearing. Their innocence and lack of desensitization ensures they have a real opportunity to achieve this goal.
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