Centimeters? Good thing we did that metric system thing in 5th grade!

In 5th grade, we measured a kilometer by using a meter long stick and chalk, from the Junior High to the High School in the little Iowa town of my youth.  It was a slow day for education, I guess.  But, I am SO THANKFUL for that education now, because they measure the cervix in centimeters....I am convinced it is because they believe that if people are not as familiar with the measurement, they may not be as freaked out about it.  But.....I am here to tell you that if they measured it in something very familiar, like the circumference of a Snickers bar, or an Oreo cookie, I would be equally as freaked....just saying.

My daughter is now almost 2 centimeters dilated.  She was a "fingertip" last week.  So, it is growing, or else you have big fingers, then I guess it is just a matter of opinion.

She had her very first contractions on Monday and if it is any indication of how full-blown labor is going be...it could be interesting.  She developed a severe headache and got sick to her stomach.....for a bit we thought it may be the "real thing," but then it went away, almost as quickly as it came....

My daughter is a very active person and there is no slowing her down at this point either, even though, I am convinced that for the first time in her whole life, I may be able to at least compete with her in a foot race.  She did take the dogs to their park today, and tried to play a few holes of frisbee golf.....she said that was less than a successful endeavor.  It is hard on her not to be able to exercise the way she is used to exercising. 

We made our last trip to Target today.  I do  not think there is anything else we could possibly need.  Today, we finished off with a mobile and some plain white onsies - so as to compliment the plethora of colorful tops and sweaters....the teenager in her comes out once in awhile, especially when she talks baby wardrobe....he will be well-dressed, and bless him if he is not coordinated.  I keep reminding her that everything should compliment the color of baby doo.  She does not think I am funny.

Have I mentioned that my daughter has NEVER changed a diaper?  Nor has she EVER held a baby that was less than about three months old.  I know that she is a quick learner and she will do fine, but I am actually looking forward to being in the front row for all of these firsts....I will have my own set of firsts, but I have had the honor of holding and caring for very young infants, and I have changed plenty of diapers in my time.  I could put a big shout out to my cousins Monica, and especially Charlie, for giving me this precious experience from an early age.  I have always loved babies and I was "the babysitter" for many children....my daughter has never babysat anyone less than school-aged.  This is going to be interesting....

We are ready.  We are waiting.....the clock is ticking.....anytime after next Wednesday would be fine....come out and play Braden!