Happy 4th of July to my American friends.
I’m overdue to have a baby, as usual. When telling the kids how late they each were, my youngest said of the oldest, “She was a little overdone, but still good.”
Happy 4th of July to my American friends.
I’m overdue to have a baby, as usual. When telling the kids how late they each were, my youngest said of the oldest, “She was a little overdone, but still good.”
Good things come to those who wait! 💗
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Ha! Whether they have a choice in the matter or not! 🙂
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My thoughts and condolences are with you during this time of mourning. I’ll probably wait and tell you how early I was with both mine until you are feeling less homicidal. Good luck, and break a water!
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Haha! Thanks.
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That’s hilarious.
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Love the image. So true. Hope you deliver soon and that all goes well. I’m excited for you!
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Thanks, Carrie. This is so weird. Have I mentioned that my youngest is 7? I really thought this part of my life was over. What if this is just the beginning of round two? :{
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I’m sure it will be strange at first, but also wonderful. Oh to smell the sweet scent of an infant’s head again. 🙂
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You’re right! I’d forgotten how good babies smell. It’s kind of sad when they lose that. “The fountain of youth!” according to Ray’s dad in Everybody Loves Raymond.
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When do they lose that smell? I haven’t seen anyone who says when that is, and I know the smell differs depending whether breast- or bottle-fed. I have heard 8 yrs. is when they commonly develop a need-a-bath smell, though not usually the odor of apocrine sweat, which occurs with adrenarche in most cases.
The reason I’d looked into that question was, when I was casting about for how to market my foaming formula (excellent for bubble bath), I looked at the angles being used to pitch toiletries, especially for children. That’s when I heard about Philip Davis’s (BertSherm Prods., a contraction of his parents’ 1st names) Fun & Fresh. Believe it or not, it was underarm deodorant for children. Interesting minimalist concept, using triethyl citrate to slowly release citric acid, but since children’s armpits don’t usually stink more than the rest of their bodies, it didn’t sell.
Sitting here today after a very low-turnout & brief July 4 barbecue, lots of leftovers & uncooked hamburger that I’d better cook into meatballs or patty-&-freeze tonight because last sale date was yesterday. (That wasn’t the only “bargain”: I’ve had corn get moldy, but never knew until today that it could go sour.) We didn’t even get to the chicken & ribs. At least with children, you’ll always have company.
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Sorry about all the left overs, but I guess you won’t have to cook again for a while.
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It will be over before you know it! 🙂 All the best to you and the baby!
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It’s true. It does seem fast once it’s over. It’s the waiting… 🙂
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So, you made it to the party, right? I remember that last month (my second was a month early, so I got to skip it). Longest. Month. Ever. Enjoy whatever time you have before the return of midnight feedings and diapers. Good luck! (then again, if your youngest is 7, you’ve got some good helpers this time around 😀 )
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Yes, we made it to the party! I’m glad of that. Thanks for the reminder that soon enough it’s back to the middle of the nights and the diapers. Ugh. But these big kids have made my life too easy. I guess it was time for a shake up.
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Happy Fourth of July!!!!!! I HOPE HE IS BORN TODAY I HOPE HE IS BORN TODAY I HOPE HE IS BORN TODAY!!!!!! 😀 I hope you feel well and rested!!!!
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I’m afraid it doesn’t look like your wish is his command. Sorry. 😦 But, I want to shoot for the 7th. Since I couldn’t get the cool palindrome of 7/1/17, 7/7/17 would be cool. And if not, then I’ll try 7/10/17. After that, things are just getting ridiculous! 😛
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Well, he is a stubborn little fella. I did not call that one though, he can still be stubborn AND a great sleeper!!!!! 🙂 Waiting as patiently as one can via internet friendship waiting rooms can!!!
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Haha! Ahhh… Aren’t internet friendships fun?
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Yes…..anything happening????
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There’s talk of inducement today or tomorrow…
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WHAT!!!!! Oh my I’m reading this “tomorrow”!!!! Happy healthy baby mommy and family!!!!!!
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I’m holding off on the inducement as long as my dr will let me. Maybe Monday she’ll force him out of me, so I hope he’ll come on his own by then. I’d much prefer him to come when he wants to rather than when my dr makes him!
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I like that. Baby’s been coming on their own time since the beginning of time. 🙂
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I concur. I don’t want to mess with God’s plan for when this little dude is meant to be born.
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Amen. And it’s Sunday now for me…..so he could be on his way. 🙂 Many MANY blessings on you and he on his journey to meet you.
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Thank you, CM!
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Funny line.
I hope it happens soon and everything will be well with you and your unborn child.
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Thank you, Larry! 🙂
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Wishing you a happy and safe delivery, Mrs. Betsy! Prayers and blessings to you and your sweet family…
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Thank you so very much, SSM!
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How did everything go??
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Baby arrived at last early Friday morning. Stay tuned for a pic or two!
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Congratulations, Mrs. Betsy!!! So happy for your new addition. Prayers and happy baby wishes to you and your family…
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Thank you, SSM!
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Well, in my experience, children always show up late.
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That does seem to come standard, doesn’t it?
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They only seem to show up early if there is cake, soda or chocolate involved. I doubt that fact will help your current situation…
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If this is truly my kid, I’ll just put an open tub of mint chocolate chip ice cream in the room. He’ll come out.
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I’ll be thinking about you and will feel happy and relieved when your little one is safely delivered to you and your family.
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You and me both, sister! And thanks. 🙂
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Ha – I love that letter board!
Hope all goes well with you and that late arrival of yours.
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Thank you, “Shoes.” 🙂
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So funny…just think in about two years you will have another little mouth that will spout out more funny phrases! I was “late” with all mine except my last. I may have told the doctor that she was conceived a couple weeks earlier knowing I would be pressured to induce. Also, I was going to acupuncture for a pain in my awrse and she may have done a little baby boost to relieve all the pressure I was feeling and sure enough it worked and we were holding our sweet little one that evening. Hope you were dancing with sparklers to encourage your little one from being “overdone.” Happy 40+ weeks!
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I love that you said awrse. Haha! Well, any day now. And it’s funny about this one will have funny things to say for this blog in a couple years. That’s why I started this blog–my funny kids, but that was years ago and they haven’t been nearly as funny as they’ve gotten older. So I guess it is time for round two! 🙂
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I laughed out loud at the Jefferson sign. Good luck – here’s hoping for a special delivery real soon!
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I laughed at that sign too. That’s why I had to share it. Hopefully the baby comes soon! And thanks.
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My first was overdue by two weeks. I was so tired of having the same conversation about it, when my second came along I decided not to tell people my due date. Instead I said mid July (even though it was supposed to be beginning of July). It turned out labor started right on the due date for her. I guess it was that three mile speed-walk I did in the morning….or maybe acupressure the day before. But really, I think they come when they want to. Let your little boy enjoy his cozy place for a bit longer. Be patient…he’ll be here before you know it.
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My last one being ten days late, I remember telling myself that I should’ve told people a later date than she was really due. I should’ve taken my own advice this time! When will I learn? Yes, the same conversation over and over… It might help with my own peace of mind if I had told MYSELF he was actually due a week or so later. 🙂
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I hope he gets his act together and arrives before too much longer. I know exactly what you mean about that longest month. My first born was twelve days late and I could write a whole post about all the ‘sure fire’ ways to naturally encourage your bundle of joy to vacate the premises in an orderly fashion post haste that simply weren’t.
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Oh, for sure. I’ve heard them all. 🙂 So be it. Yes, being overdue is uncomfortable and makes it difficult to sleep, but I also remind myself how difficult things are with a newborn, so I should just chill out. 🙂
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That is also a very valid point. I might not have minded carrying him those extra days if he hadn’t been so prone to kicking me in my ribs at all hours. At least when he was born I could occasionally hand him over to his father.
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True about handing him off, and I know what you mean about the rib kicking. Fortunately this one is being kind to me, or I’d probably have a different attitude. My rib kicker was only one day late. Phew!
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That’s so funny. My daughter was over-cooked too. 😀 I trust all will go well. ❤
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Thank you! All my kids have been progressively more and more overdone. Let’s hope this one doesn’t break the record.
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Best of luck, Little Momma! Wishes for a safe, healthy delivery! (((HUGS)))!
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Thanks, Lucie!! Nice to “see” you again. I hope your move has been going well/was great! 🙂
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