Hi there

Meet ORION FRANCIS. Born on Saturday 8-25. Perfect in every way.

5 days past due and still waiting

spicy food? check
acupuncture? check check
bumpy rides in speeding cabs? check check check
champagne bubbles? check check
thinking baby 24/7? check
yoga? check check
guided imagery? check
pressing that acupressure point on my ankle? check (now a nice greenish bruise)
nst scheduled? tomorrow check
induction date settled upon? if all goes well and this kid still hasn't popped out, check

despair and frustration? check and check

gah!

still pregnant!

here's a picture of me as a newborn, meant to inspire my own child to come into this world...