Another milestone
July 3rd is generally a rather unremarkable day. It's two days after Canada Day, and the day before Independance Day. But this year, it marks exactly 1 calendar month until Baby Girl's due date :-)
I do realize that these countdowns and milestones are somewhat arbitrary. Statistics say that a) only about 5% of all babies are born on their due date and b)first babies are usually born after their due dates.
Of course, we've had the pregnancy statistics discussion before, haven't we, so we know what that's worth :-) There's really no way for me to know which statistical bucket I fall into until after it has happened, so the bottom line is - it's gonna happen when it happens, and your guess is as good as mine as to when that will be! Ok - I might have a slight edge over you - perhaps even by as much as 24 hours or so. But you know what I mean ;-)
Still - there's something satisfying about reaching these little milestones. And yes, I may be a tad disappointed if August 3rd comes and goes and we're still waiting for Baby Girl to decide that it's time for her to make her appearance. Actually - I'm more likely just to be exhausted by that point ;-) We'll see.
But regardless - Happy July 3rd everyone!
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I'm so delighted for you! The last month always seems like it will last forever ;)
For what it's worth, I had my first daughter on her due date, my second (the boy) was a week late and my third kid (daughter) was one day early.
Enjoy these last few weeks. Be sure to take lots of photos of you in your big-belly glory. :)
Posted by Jenny on July 4, 2005 8:14 AM.Hi there, I'm betting on August 7th, that will be your Great grandfather's birthday and Mike's. Your Grandmother use to say everything happens in "three's" and she was usually right.
Posted by Uncle Tom on July 5, 2005 6:54 AM.