Monday, January 22, 2007

inflation

As you might know, pregnancy causes your waist to swell to abnormal proportions. Some people say that short women build highrise bellies, while tall women build ranch-style bellies. Curious where I fell in this spectrum, I have been measuring my waist during this pregnancy. (Actually, it just seemed like a more benign measure than weight gain.) It is now 13 inches wider than pre-pregnancy. Check me out:


(OK, it's not really me, but until our home reorganization project reaches completion, I can't download the real photos.)

Fortunately, it's not just my belly that is expanding at a rapid rate. For those of you who are interested in this gory detail, as of last week, I was already halfway to the ultimate goal of 10cm dilation. I hate to be a cheater, but in this arena I will take a head start where I can get one. Who doesn't like freebies?! We are hoping to see Vivian on, or before, this Saturday!

And, if she doesn't come on her own, I am finding a crowbar.

9 comments:

The Keenans said...

holy cow! 5 cm already? You're a champ! Good luck, we can't wait for a picture of the Weissette

VDV Family said...

Yeah Vivian! Nothing wrong with a head start. You need one with this big baby (:

ErinBW said...

Wow Mere!! Your uti has been BUSY! I better get WeeV's stuff in the mail.

The Stovalls said...

5 cm?!?! Isn't that when they give you the epidural??? You had better get "reorganized" so we can see some pics of WeeV when she comes.

Familia de Garcia said...

Well, it's Sunday morning there should be a new Weiss by now, can't wait to see her. I hope all is well with both of you.

Austin's mom

ErinBW said...

Yes, there IS a new Weiss (yesterday, Sat.)!! Congratulations guys!!!!!

Bessa said...

Yeah and congrats on a wonderful addition to your crew. I can't wait to see photos!
--Britta

Nyla and Callie said...

Hope she was easy on you! Nice to have the headstart at leat. I want gory details!!

Tracy said...

Congrats Weisses! Can't wait to see pictures!