No. 10: The coincidence of Labour Day Weekend is not lost on us.

When: Saturday, September 5, 2009
Where: St Michael's Hospital
Who: Baby Girl Fleming
What: Getting a head start (hopefully the first of many)

Why: Because my Impaired Glucose Tolerance in Pregnancy has me on five units of Humalog before dinner, my OB is playing it safe and inducing me a week early, unless I deliver without his help before Saturday. THIS IS CRAZY.

I mean, I know the baby is healthy and ready and might very well have arrived on her own before my technical due date of September 12, and I certainly don't mean that my OB is a nutbar for inducing me so soon. (In fact, my OB is awesome.) It's just -- and perhaps this is the crazy part -- I was pretty much counting on at least ten more days before delivery. This may be a sign that I'm not quite prepared to be a parent. But is anyone ever prepared?

So, yeah, no chance of the baby being born on 9.9.9. I think we all knew that was a pipe dream, no? I just can't believe the baby will be out and about in a matter of days. Wow.


See also:
St Michael's Hospital
Baby Girl Fleming
Impaired Glucose Tolerance in Pregnancy
Humalog
my OB

No. 9: Stuff! Stuff! More Stuff for Us!

When: Whenever!
Where: Online or in-store
Who: Relatives and curious friends
What: Indulging the Flemings

Why: After a few inquiries from loved ones, we decided that we would look into a baby registry...or two...or three...or four. Oh, did we mention we signed up for a diaper service? No? How about our love for Joe Fresh Kids? Sigh.

Going public with a registry is a bit embarrassing as it feels like begging. On the other hand, the help is greatly appreciated. So if you asked, or were going to ask, the links are below...and we thank you very much.


See also:
one (The Hudson's Bay Company; Last Name FLEMING, First Name PATRICK, Event Type BABY)
two (Sears; Enter Registry Number 200912602284)
three (Babies "R" Us; Registry #43556036)
four (Pottery Barn; registry available in-store only)
diaper service
Joe Fresh Kids