Baby Watch, Day two
So, no baby yesterday. Although, at 7:00 p.m. or so, I was having some pretty fierce contractions. I was very close to going to the hospital, but my gut told me it was false labor. And so it was. The biggest dilemma for me is, I tend to have contractions that START at two minutes apart. That’s what happened with my son, and I was convinced that I was delusional. After all, the childbearing books say that you are supposed to have them 15 minutes apart, then ten, then five, and that’s when you go to the hospital. I remember staring at the clock thinking, um…what do you do when they start at 2 minutes apart? Luckily we did go to the hospital, and I had my son within three hours. It was pretty scary for a first time birth because it was nothing like what I expected.
Last night, when things started kicking in at two minutes apart, I was debating on whether to call my neighbor to come watch the kids. It just seemed too surreal. But the contractions weren’t like the ones with my other two, so I was holding off. I hate that scenario of–Is this it? Or is it false labor? Ugh.
In any case, I’ll try to check in daily, now that I’m on maternity leave. If I go MIA, you’ll know that I’m probably in the hospital and will post munchkin pictures when I get back. In the meantime, I’ll be working on the second draft of my book, revising and polishing (Melissa Mc. had asked me if I was a draft writer). I was doing well yesterday up until the point when the painful contractions hit. But either way, I still have plenty of time to finish.
I’m writing down the guesses for everyone. Here’s what I have so far (I took off those who guessed yesterday):
Wednesday 14th
No one
Thursday 15th
Cheryl S. 3:22 a.m. girl 7.6 or 7.4lbs 20 inches
Michelle S. boy 8lbs
Friday 16th
Christy S.
Melissa Mc. 11:30 boy 8.12lbs 19.75 inches
Susie 6:00 p.m. boy 7.12lbs
Saturday 17th
Leanne 7:30 boy 7.9lbs 19inches
Sunday 18th
Teresa 2:30 girl 7.6lbs 18inches
Monday 19th
Kim A. 4:47 a.m. boy 8.1lbs 17.5inches
Belinda 6:20 a.m. girl 7.9lbs
Thursday 22nd
Beth M. 9:00 a.m. girl 7.14lbs
Friday 23rd
Julie C. 4:00 a.m. boy 8.2lbs
Saturday 24th
Holly noon boy 7.9 lbs 19.5 inches
Thursday 29th
Jeanne S. 11:29 boy 8.4 lbs 21 inches
If you want to add your guess to the comments, feel free! Or you can guess again if you tried yesterday’s date. 
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Bonnie Ferguson Says:
Okay I’ll guess again!:grin: I’ll say that you have the baby on Tuesday Novemebr 20th at 6:30 AM. I’ll stick with my previous guess about weight and gender etc. The baby will be a boy and he’ll weigh eight pounds, six ounces and be 22 inches long.
Julie Cohen Says:
I’ll just leave a casserole.
Melissa Mc Says:
Oh, Michelle. Deja Vu. When I had my son, I remember sitting at my computer writing. The contractions hit. I never knew what contractions felt like coming on because my water had broke prematurely with my daughter so was induced. But they came on so fast (like a couple of minutes apart) that I knew it had to be false labor. Sure enough!
Good luck! I’ll be praying for you and the little one!
Leanne Says:
I’m sticking to my guess right now. I am sending you good vibes Michelle and wishing you happy thoughts that everything goes great. Hopefully you’ll have a new bundle of joy to be thankful for come next Thursday. Hope everyone has a great day. Also, if anyone is interested Nora Roberts is guest blogging today on romancenoveltv.com if anyone has any questions for her. She is also doing an video interview if you want to watch.
Leanne
ReneeLynnScott Says:
Michelle,
I said today, yesterday.
And I still think it will be today. 
My third child, my contractions were 15 minutes, 2 minutes, 15, minutes, 2 minutes. And they were painful. We live outside of town and I thought okay, it won’t hurt to go check things out. Sure enough, when I got in there I was dilated to 8 1/2, I hadn’t been in there for 45 minutes and the boy was delivered.
My fourth, my water broke, with my quick delivery history we high tailed it to the hospital. I had one contraction an hour for 14 hours, that was it.
My fingers are crossed for today.
KimW Says:
ooh, fun game. I’m going to guess Sunday, the 17th. A girl, 7.3 lbs.
Danica/Dream Says:
Here’s praying!!
Can’t wait to hear the news of the little one.
Judy Pacuk Says:
Wishing you well Michelle. My guess is for a girl on Monday, Nov. 19, 12:30PM. 7lbs. in time for lunch!
Crystal Broyles Says:
I will guess November 20th 1:38 pm girl 8 pounds 13 oz 21 inches long
Christy H. Says:
I guessed today (the 16th), but I never but any other info. So here it is: 7 lbs. 4 oz., 20 inches long, at 5:13 p.m. - and baby girl.
Christy H. Says:
Okay I’ll guess again ~ today (the 18th), same other info: 7 lbs. 4 oz., 20 inches long, at 5:13 p.m. - and baby girl.