Comments on: 38 weeks pregnant. Third trimester. Pregnancy Nearing End. Kick Counts. I’m Losing My Mind.

By: Tarzan

Tarzan — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:53:37 +0000

TechyDad – LOL, isn’t that the way things always go? I tell Jane that any time except 7 to about 9 AM on the weekdays would be a good time to go into labor to avoid the crazy rush hour…

… I bet I can guess what that we’ll be headed for the hospital!

By: TechyDad

TechyDad — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:22:29 +0000

@Jane,

With our second child, the doctor’s office (half jokingly) told my wife that anytime except for a Monday morning was good for her to go into labor. Monday mornings were just too busy. Care to guess which day at 5am my wife woke me up to tell me that her water broke?

By: TechyDad

TechyDad — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:20:03 +0000

@Tori M.

I’ve got to second that. Mommy/Daddy Brain is even worse than Mommy-or-Daddy-to-Be Brain. One time our little one was crying and we thought he was teething. We didn’t have anything to soothe his gums so I had to rush to the store to buy something. Once I got into the parking lot, I realized that – in my rush to get dressed – I neglected to put on a shirt. I only had an undershirt on!!! No way was I heading back without those gum soothers, so I went into a big grocery store with my undershirt on. I made sure to make some side comment to the person behind the register about how my son was teething pretty bad and this was an emergency run hoping that would explain the undershirt without actually pointing out my forgetfulness.

By: Synapticsarcasm

Synapticsarcasm — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:43:41 +0000

Take lots of naps and stay cool guys! Fingers crossed baby comes soon, and it’s a great experience.

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:06:58 +0000

Tatiana & Leanna – My dr will only let me go 1 week past my due date, which is technically 42 weeks. I’m just hoping that I don’t have to go that route. I would be very happy if he comes close to his due date and anytime after this Friday. Nothing like specifics, right?!

As far as picking 42 weeks or whatever, I’ve never really asked. I’m guessing, since she has years and years of experience, that she found that 42 weeks works best for mom & baby. I will ask more ?’s if it looks like we have to go that option. Right now, let’s just send me lots of labor dust so that things happen naturally instead of having to be induced.

By: Leanna

Leanna — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:57:29 +0000

To answer a question of yours from one of the previous comments, you can actually go to 43 weeks before things get to the point of needing to induce. The due date is really just a point smack dab in the middle of a six week stretch where it’s most ideal for the baby to come. So, yes – you CAN go even longer. I hope Jane doesn’t, though!

It sounds like you feel like a kid trying to go to sleep the night before Christmas. So excited and anxious! Of course, why wouldn’t you be that way? You’re going to have a son SO SOON!

By: MeMaRose

MeMaRose — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:51:05 +0000

Waiting is the worst. Baby T will arrive when he is ready and usually it is when you least expect it to happen that they make their big debut!!! I feel for Jane being pregnant with that kind of heat; has to be so annoying . Doesn’t sound like she has hit that uncomfortable stage yet; which is awesome. That is horrible to go through….can’t sit, stand, or lay without being so uncomfortable. Sounds like you are all set for your hospital stay and are ready to become the most important people in Baby T’s life. Being a parent is the most unbelievable gift in the world. Your baby is your whole life and you are going to be so nervous and protective of him. They just have that way of taking right over and words can’t explain your love for them. Enjoy every minute of him and I will be praying that Jane has an easy quick delivery. I think at this stage in my pregnancy the one thing that I worried about other than hoping my delivery went well and the baby was fine; was that I was going to be a good parent because as we all know…children do NOT come with a handbook ) Best wishes and good luck. Will be looking forward to pictures and posts!!!!

By: Tori M.

Tori M. — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:40:29 +0000

If you think you’re going crazy now, wait until little T arrives. Milk in the pantry? Sure! Cat food to the dog, or even better, the pan on the stove you were cooking for dinner? You betcha. Forgetting the last time you ate or showered? Standard! I think it’s called “New Parent Syndrome” Maybe you’re just getting it early!

By: Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:29:18 +0000

it’s getting so close, i’m getting so excited for you guys but all these posts make me even more anxious for my own little one and i’ve still got a good 10 weeks to go! lol

By: Tarzan

Tarzan — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:51:18 +0000

@TechyDad, that’s what I’ve heard. It’ll seem like one moment your baby is tiny, sleeping in a crib, and the next moment you’re giving them a hug as they head to school. Kids grow up fast coupled with the fact that times goes by faster and faster the older we get means we really have to cherish all the moments we can.

However, I have a feeling that you’ll have to remind me about enjoying those seconds during the 3 AM wake up cries! LOL

Jane put the charger to the camera right by the camera, which is right by my bag, which is by our suitcase, which is by the three pillows Jane picked up yesterday (which all have blue pillow cases), which is by our bed. So hopefully, nothing is forgotten or left behind in the mad rush to the hospital.

And yes, Baby Tarzan will have his big photo debut on here when he is born. Maybe he’ll be famous!! LOL! Sadly, I don’t think the paparazzi will be willing to pay us $1,000,000.00… or even $1.00 for access to a sneak-peak photo like they do with celebrity babies. Would have been nice to be able to cover all these bills! LOL

@aussiechic … You know, I have been thinking a lot about that… really. I wonder when this new love that neither I or Jane has ever felt before is really going to smack us right in the face. And I wonder what it’s going to feel like. All I’ve heard is that there’s nothing like it in the world, it’s different, unique, and life-consuming. I’m excited to experience it!

So come on Baby Tarzan – come on down! Now would be good, we’d miss the AM rush hour. LOL