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Sitting, Waiting, Wishing….

over 40 weeks pregnant

I’m getting all lyrical lately with the music quotes. In the words of Jack Johnson, I’m “Sitting, Waiting, Wishing” for this baby to arrive! As I’m sure you all know, last night was not only a full moon, but a blood moon, harvest moon AND an eclipse. I was really hoping that the energy from the moon would help make things happen (there’s really no proof that it affects labor but lots of anecdotal evidence from hospital doctors and nurses that the ER and delivery room fills up on these nights), but…NADA. Mike and I headed out to the trails near our house to watch and it was stunning! I couldn’t help but think of Jason Mraz’s song about the energy between the sun and the moon, “Shine.” My favorite lyrics from the song are:

I keep a lamp over you, glowing in my heart
To keep from tripping over troublesome thoughts in the dark
We ain’t that different, we huddle underneath the same stars
I see who you really are
You’re every creature, every man, every woman and child
You’re the closest thing I’ll ever get to knowing God
Like the sun to the moon, I’ll send my love and light
A love like ours, it’ll fill the whole sky

When I first read the lyrics, I thought of the love I have for Mike. And then I re-read it and thought about Siena and it made me tear up (hormones eh!?!) thinking about this new love with her that I have yet to fully experience. I just can’t wait to meet her!

Labor is a time of transition. I’m sitting at a crossroads here, not able to move backward or forward without the impetus of labor. The eclipse is also a time of transition “marking opportunities for major completion and integration of much larger cycles of individual and collective growth. We can think of them like powerful threshold crossings or crucibles through which evolution occurs, marketing both an ending and a new beginning where we invite the next octave of understanding and wisdom into our lives” as well described by Shakti Sunfire (TheRhythmWay.com). My eclipse is just a little late.

2 years since the best day ever (so far).
2 years since the best day ever (so far).

Back to the Jack Johnson lyrics…I actually wouldn’t say I’ve been sitting. In usual Nicole fashion, I’ve been very active. Mike and I enjoyed the weekend but if I said we weren’t constantly wondering and talking about whether or not Siena would be making her grand debut, I’d be lying! Today is our 2 year wedding anniversary and we celebrated Saturday night with dinner at our favorite Italian restaurant , a walk during sunset and our favorite dessert – chocolate bread pudding from 3rd Corner.

Anniversary celebration!
Anniversary celebration!

Yesterday was a great day too and we headed to the beach to beat the heat (still in the 80s here) – we spent the majority of the time in the water and it felt absolutely amazing. I walked about 4-5 miles a day both Saturday and Sunday and did squats both days (and some other labor induction techniques) in hopes that the movement would help Siena get the picture but it didn’t help.  We also saw a movie (one of the things everyone says you must do one last time before baby), I got a mani/pedi, did prenatal yoga and wrapped up some lose ends on the to do list… at this point there’s not much to do but wait!

Sunday Sunday - Too bad you missed all the fun Siena!

Sunday Funday – Too bad you missed all the fun Siena!

So for now….we wait. I’m booking another prenatal massage! There’s gotta be some good to waiting!

Any tips for staying sane while waiting?! 

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September 28, 2015 By fitnessfatale 11 Comments

Filed Under: Pregnancy, Uncategorized Tagged With: 40 weeks pregnant, full term, past due, waiting for baby

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  1. Asia

    September 28, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    I still cherish all our moments together pre-Siena! Keep making plans with me and I will help distract you. We can distract each other. 🙂

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    • FitnessFatale

      September 29, 2015 at 1:05 am

      Me too! And yes let’s keep making plans!

      Reply
  2. Erica {Erica@EricaDHouse.com}

    September 28, 2015 at 8:33 pm

    Girl – maybe it’s new mom brain but I can’t find links to your social media accounts anywhere! I thought about you yesterday and wondered if you had the kid and was going to stalk you on twitter/instagram.

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    • FitnessFatale

      September 28, 2015 at 9:49 pm

      Hah! Good point I have no links on my blog anymore! Now you gave me something to do! But either way I’m fitnessfatale on both twitter and IG. Happy stalking! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kristen @ Glitter and Dust

    September 29, 2015 at 12:04 am

    I feel like I am sitting here waiting too! Haha. The anticipation is killing me! I can’t imagine what you are going through at this point… at any moment it could happen!!! Thinking about you and crossing my finger that she arrives soon. That baby girl should be more than ready to meet her mama!

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  4. Valerie

    September 29, 2015 at 3:54 pm

    Check out the song “Waiting for Jaden” by Animal Liberation Orchestra. It’s all about waiting for the birth of a child… and it’s in the Jack Johnson realm of music.

    Reading your blog I think you’re someone that doesn’t rest much (I don’t either)… so saying relax and enjoy this wait isn’t something you can do. I’d say make a list of everything you still want to do before the baby comes… once you start on that list it will make the baby come because you’ll be excited for the things to do.. or at least you’ll be distracted by the things you’re doing.

    Suggestions:
    Movie matinee alone
    Meet a friend for lunch that you never get to see mid work day
    Bake something super difficult sounding
    Create some interesting mocktails (make your own mojito’s from scratch with random fruits and different herbs) to drink while watching the sun set

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    • FitnessFatale

      September 29, 2015 at 4:01 pm

      I love all these ideas!!! Thank you! Currently scrapbooking ! I like this fancy mocktail idea ! I’ll have to check out that song too!

      Reply
  5. Kate @ SoCal Runner Gal

    September 29, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    I have that same bikini top but do NOT fill it out like you do! haha!

    I would never know you were past your due date if you didn’t tell me. You look fantastic. Can’t wait to meet Siena!

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    • FitnessFatale

      September 30, 2015 at 12:43 am

      Aww thanks Kate! Good luck this weekend – do your best with the conditions presented to you! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Sara

    September 30, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    You are a beautiful writer. I love this post! Happy anniversary! Tony & I just celebrated our two year anniversary too. It’s a good time to have a baby.

    Reply
    • FitnessFatale

      September 30, 2015 at 10:41 pm

      Aw thanks Sara! Happy anniversary to you and Tony as well!

      Reply

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