Jul 31 2001
The doctor’s visit went well. I’ve gained nearly 30 pounds (gasp!) and am measuring right on target. The baby appears to be average in size and weight. He’s not going to be the monster baby that I worried he would be. The doctor also confirmed my suspicions: he’s most definitely “dropped.” My cervix has started [...]
Jul 28 2001
I’m pretty sure the baby has “dropped.” My tummy is sagging more than it used to and I feel a lot more pressure on my cervix. This makes things exceedingly uncomfortable. I can kiss a good night’s sleep goodbye. Some people have tried to reassure me that it’s just my body’s way of preparing me [...]
Jul 27 2001
Between the elation I’m experiencing on account of my rapidly approaching due date and the distress I’m experiencing over learning that my mother has just been diagnosed with grade 3 breast cancer, I’m emotionally numb. This is going to be especially hard on her. Only a couple of years ago, she suffered from uterine cancer. [...]
