The 40 Week Waiting Game
MAY
15
2008
A few days ago I saw a very pregnant woman in my local grocery store. She had a toddler clinging to her leg and she looked like the very definition of uncomfortable. Without thinking, I gave her a sympathetic look and we struck up a conversation. Our friendly chat found an instant topic, waiting. What did I do when I was waiting for my daughters D – day? What has she done to occupy her time and her mind?
This got me thinking about pregnancy and the big waiting game those forty weeks turn out to be. Moms-to-be are constantly trying to pass the time, first it is for the initial visit to the doctor, and then for the ultrasound, and then they anxiously await the baby’s first movements. The pregnant woman has a life that is ever changing, and it seems that she is always waiting in line for the results.When I was nine months pregnant with my daughter I was desperate to fill my extra time. I went grocery shopping, cleaned the house, and fixed the nursery. I even dragged myself to my office job each day up until labor pains set in. Every woman gets through the mom-to-be waiting game differently. How did you get through yours?
Reen said on May 18th, 2008:
Erika!
I love your writing style, thanks for posting and blogging here at mommy auctions. ;o)
I laughed outloud at your question because the first word that popped in my mind was…SWIMMING!
I swam nearly every day either at the local high school pool or the lake that entire last 6 wks. before delivery of our dear son, in August (of 1997)!
Not only did it support my growing midsection in a “weightless” way, but I was able to get fit and toned for the job of laboring, if you know what I mean.
Besides, for those of you who have lymph pooling around your ankles in that last trimester, swimming in deep water pulls that up and distributes it appropriately. In about 10-15 minutes you have your skinny ankles back!
Anyhow, that’s my long answer to your short question….lol!
Enjoy every minute!