No babies yet. I didn't really write anything either...I did but never posted it. Last week, I was in a bit of a funk. Sort of obsessed with the election and death. My future death, my brother's death and always thinking that my father was going to die before I ever had children. He is definitely (as of 5:52 pm EST) still very alive. Not sure why I convinced myself (for years now) that I would be at his funeral and he would never get a chance to see me as a mother. Hmmmm hope I'm not jinxing it.
The other evening, we went on a tour of the uptown hospital where M will be delivering. We got a glimpse of the 4,000 dollar a night suite where Gwyneth Paltrow stayed. According to the brochure, it has "sweeping views" of Central Park. Our tour guide confirmed that she indeed stayed in the suite on the 7th floor, but- could not "because of HIPAA regulations" confirm if Sylvia Plath was a high maintance patient. Not sure how she can cofirm that she stayed there. Not sure why we care. I will try to get the gossip while we are in the hospital chatting with the nurses during hours of labor. Of course, M is the focus. Maybe she will welcome the distraction of useless gossip. I doubt it. I better come up with something better to help her.
As of Friday, little girl was weighing in at about 5 lbs. 7 oz and her brother was at about 6 lbs. 6 oz. The peri told M she need not come back as everything looks great thus far. wow e wow.
This morning, the obgyn told us that M can deliver at anytime. Things look kosher at 35 weeks. Then we discussed circumcision. I wish a mohel was going to be present- at least the baby would get a drop of wine. Poor kid. If I change my mind about this- Oh- or really-once again want to examine this issue, M will roll the eyes. She isn't happy whenever she thinks we made a joint decision, and days later- while sitting around- I want to re-examine the examined issue.
ps. Not sure why death and the election is my current obession...maybe because (god i hope) new life is coming and we need a president to change this freaking place. Personally, I would vote for a candidate that made mental health issues an important part of the national discussion. Seems critical yet quasi-simple. Therapy on demand would be by platform. Oh and gay marriage....and a few other things.
Don't worry babies- this place ain't all bad. We at least still have the woods, snow-men, the ocean and popcorn.
1 comment:
the babes are getting chunky! That is awesome. M is a rock star!! This is so exciting. Cherish those moments in the hospital, when the world sorta shuts off and it is just the four of you.
When can we start scheduling playdates??!!
I'm down with therapy on demand and gay marriage in the political arena.
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