I thought I would take a few minutes to update any readers. The pregnancy is going according to plan so far, although there is some debate now over the due date, whether it will be the twenty-eighth or the thirtieth of this month. I would have said two days isn't a big deal but I suspect that for Angie it is an important difference considering how uncomfortable she is. All in all things are well according to our Doctor, who we saw on Wednesday. All the bodily functions that have to occur for the baby to make her way out have progressed from our visit last week: effacing, dilating and head engaging. The house and baby room seem to be ready as well, except for curtains and a carpet in the baby room, not essential items for sure. My sister said something along the lines of:
All you need for the first three months are boobs, diapers and a bed.
Simplistic but true, as I don't think the infant notices crown molding or fresh paint.
It seems unlikely that things will continue to go this quietly so we are both trying hard to enjoy it while we can. Unfortunately we are both so ready for the actual birth it is difficult to focus on the daily grind of work and groceries, etc. We will make it through though, and I think we will both be surprised at how much we miss these last weeks when the baby is on marathon-crying hour eight and we are wearing earplugs and glaring at each other and the dogs across the coffee table.
One small note I feel like saying:
Congratulations to all the athletes and supporters who participated in the Olympic Games. Team USA really made me proud at a time when the worldwide view of the US is pretty low. Thank you for all you have done to mend fences, and congratulations again.
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