Waiting

Learning to Wait Well

The first thing I said to Tim this morning was “I’m done waiting.  I’m going to go about my day however I want and this baby can come whenever.”  It’s not entirely true, of course, because as long as this belly is about to burst, I’ll still be waiting.  But I certainly do not want to live today in the same fevered pitch of anticipation that we lived in yesterday.  You see, yesterday, we were so excited and hopeful that we had packed all our bags (PJs and all), only to make it to the end of the day completely exhausted and have to unpack some things to settle in for the night.  The upside, I suppose, was that we both had really good sleeps.
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Our choice to go with Happy Nappy cloth diaper service in Vancouver

For a good number of months after we found out we were expecting, Tim and I debated back and forth about what kind of diapers to use.  Should we go with regular disposables, eco-friendly disposables, wash-it-yourself cloth or cloth diapering service?  (Or, should we go the traditional Chinese way and dress our baby in split pants?…)  There seemed to be pros and cons for each option and we wanted to weigh them out.
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My Dear Firstborn

My dear firstborn,

From the visit to our doctor today, it seems clear that we are in our final days of sharing this unique and precious physical connection; of you living inside of me.  The doctor said that I am close to being 2 cm dilated and that your head is quite low.  My body also tells me something is changing.  I am getting more frequent cramps and practice contractions and the random tears and hot flashes tell me my hormones are on a roller-coaster ride.  You are definitely readying yourself to make your grand entrance into the world!
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Due Date

The Baby Pool [when will baby Chan arrive?]

6 more days until the due date. The anticipation continues to rise day by day. It really could be any day now. Every time Olive calls me the first thing I ask her is “Is it time??” 5% of babies are born on their due dates. 55% of first born children arrive after their due dates. Our obstetrician is able to make it to 70% of the births of her patients. These are random statistics that are stuck in my head.
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150 Lbs and Waiting

At my weekly checkup on Monday, I finally tipped the scales at 150 pounds.  So far, I’ve gained 27 pounds since my first doctor’s appointment.  Not too much, not too little.  I think baby’s growth is slowing down though because I find myself less hungry (especially in the middle of the night).
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Free Baby Resources

In the course of preparing for baby’s arrival, I’ve come across some great resources for new moms and dads that I thought I would share – especially for people who live in the Vancouver area (although I think that most, if not all, of these resources are available Canada-wide).  Most of them were either recommended to me, or I found them myself.  [Note: I am not affiliated with any of these companies, nor am I being compensated for mentioning them here.  I’m simply passing along the good stuff I’ve found.  I must also mention that we are part of the Amazon Affiliates program.  That means if you choose to buy a book through our links, we will receive a bit of commission – so we promise to be honest about our reviews and let you know what we found helpful.]

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