Summary: I'm still prego....
Details: I went to the doctor this morning. I haven't made much progress since last week (still 1-2 cm dilated, 65% effaced, -1 position). But everything is still looking great. She's all lined up and ready to go. I think everyone's ready except for my body.
At my appointment last week the doctor stripped my membranes. Which, as it turns out, is about as much fun as it sounds. He said "ok, this is going to be uncomfortable" - then my face turned bright red and I got instantly sweaty from the sharp pain - he replied "oh, actually I meant it's going to hurt like the dickens!" haha - thanks for the heads up (not!)
Luckily when I had my membranes stripped this morning, I was much better prepared - so it didn't hurt as much (I wasn't caught off guard). The doctor said that within 48 hours I'll know if the process initiated labor (there's like a 50% chance that it will). Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be going into labor anytime soon. The first time I had crazy awful contractions right after. But today - nothing. :-( Get this baby out!!!
So I have another appointment on Wednesday (my actual due date). Worst case scenario, he said they'll induce me no later than March 9. So at least there's an end in sight (even if I have to use binoculars to see it!) But everything's going great. I've been trying to count my blessings: Blood pressure's been normal (today it was a little higher - but in my defense, they did take my blood pressure during a contraction - ouch!) Her little heartbeat is still strong. Even though I'm uncomfortable and semi-mobile, I'm not on bedrest. And my belly measures ~34 cm - which is on the small, but healthy side (yea for a petite little lady!) And I'm now on Maternity Leave - woot woot!
But hopefully it won't be too much longer. I think she's feeling real squished these days. She'll try and sprawl out making my belly look all lumpy with her little feet and elbows sticking out all over. And when I have a good contraction, I think it makes her mad. I have been trying to reason with her that if she were to come out she can wiggle and dance all she wants - but I don't think she's picking up what I'm putting down. Oh well, March 9.... let the countdown begin.
We can't wait to meet our tiny dancer!
7 comments:
Ah, memories. They stripped my membranes twice with Ryan, then decided to induce me and that seemed to be the magic word because as soon as the induction was scheduled, labor started and he was born 15 minutes before I was supposed to arrive at the hospital. Hang in there, it'll be over soon.
Hang in there girl! I know the feeling! Our first was a week over due and the doc had to induce me. This last little stretch is so uncomfortable but trust me once you see this precious little girl - none of it will matter! =) Let me know if there's anything we can do for you ok?!
The worst is when people ask when you're due and you have to answer, "Five days ago." :oP
But here's a nice head's up about induction: I heard all sorts of horror stories about pitocin throwing you into hard, unbearable labor. But actually, the pit machine has a dial, so the nurse can turn it up to get things going, and turn it down if it's killing you. The other great thing about being induced is that you can make it fit your schedule and get some sleep the night before. (I almost said a good night's rest, but when you're nine months along, there's no such thing, right?) Scheduling labor is nice if your gas tank ends up being empty on the way to the hospital. It's no problem because that baby will wait until you get there.
Honestly, you should enjoy these last few days before she is here. You won't see that peace and quiet again for a few more decades.
Good luck! Hope she's born soon. She's going to be an independent little girl, I think, which is perfect. ;)
Oh, Jenni, I feel your pain! Sort of. I expected Mauricio to be at least 4 weeks early, so when he was only 2 weeks early I felt like I was 2 weeks overdue. And I was very cranky about it.
Hang in there!!!!
Yay! I'm excited for you! Most everyone goes past their due date with their first. Shaylie was 8 days late and I had to be induced... I know it feels like forever and the waiting game isn't a fun one... but it's worth it! I'm excited to see her cute little face!
I've been dying to know the latest with you. I can't wait for your post announcing the grand arrival. So exciting! I want to bring you dinner after she arrives. It's the least we can do after we had you guys come move us in and assemble our crib. And we'd love another movie night whenever you guys are up for it.
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