June 20th, 2010 …
Still no baby, (as of 7:30 A.M.). The anticipation is driving us crazy. Today is his due date. According to an article that I read, only 5% of babies are born on their due date. However we now know that he will not be early (he is a Methvin), so I think that since today is his due date and he isn’t here yet, the percentage probably goes up. We have also agreed that it’s possible that he is not coming out because he is being stubborn, another Methvin trait, (I’m so proud). A friend explained the waiting game as being like waking up Christmas morning expecting toys, but there not being any toys, and no one can tell you when your toys are going to arrive. Every day we think “OK, today is the day, come on out little buddy.” While we are anxious, we know that baby Bailee will be born exactly when he is supposed to be born. We know who is in control.
Bailee’s room is ready, as much as possible, and his mother and I are ready, as much as possible. He has a nice assortment of Razorbacks, Cardinals, and trash truck toys. We think that he will enjoy them. We have lots of diapers, and wet wipes. We have a few bottles and pacifiers, we have been told not to buy too many of them in case he doesn’t like the kind we have. I am of the opinion that if he wants to suck on a pacifier, then he will like what we give him, (I’m sure parents everywhere would scoff at that comment). We also have playpens and jumpers and all kinds of assorted baby accessories. We have been blessed to have so many good friends and family that have helped us prepare for our little arrival with gifts and advice.
I can’t wait for the little guy to get here. I am super excited about all the fun things that we will do and the places that we will go. Lacey and I were talking about how fun it’s going to be going to t-ball games in a few years. We will have so much fun camping, swimming, hiking, floating, gardening, barbecuing, biking, playing t-ball or basketball or football or golf. I have tried to explain to baby Bailee about these fun activities, and that he has to come out before we can do them.
I was looking at his ultrasound pictures and am amazed at how much he has grown already, (I know, every parent, everywhere will say get used to it.) It’s amazing how from a little dot he grew a face, arms, legs, and all his other parts. I also realized that his 4-D ultrasound was 2 months ago, he’s probably grown so much since then, and I can’t wait to see him.
Lacey has mentioned to me a few times about the baby shaking in her tummy. The shaking worried her a little bit so she did what any good mother would do and went to WebMD, (or a comparable baby website). After doing a little research she found that the shaking is caused because the baby gets an arm or leg stuck. I occasionally have got an arm or leg stuck in something so I think this is at least a little funny. I can just see the little guy in there tugging on his little arm trying to get it unstuck. I imagine that its becoming increasing cramped in there, but not so enough to come out, I guess.