Ok, last week was a fluke. THIS is my last entry before Brooklyn comes in to this world. She has a little less than 48 hours now to come on her own before she will be getting help in making her way out.
At my appointment this morning I was told I had progressed a whopping .5 cm. That makes me “soft”, about 50% effaced, and 1.5 cm dilated. I also went to the hospital for a non-stress test and aside from taking a couple hours, all was well. Little one is surrounded by plenty of fluid, placenta is a-ok, and she was an active little booger for a good hour. No wonder she doesn’t care to come out. I mean, it’s supposed to rain this weekend!
Ian and I have resorted to talking about her as if she knows what we’re going through right now and has an opinion about when a good time would be. For instance…
I suggested to him that maybe she’s not coming because she didn’t have a way to get home from the hospital. So he went ahead and finally installed the car seat. Nothing.
Ian joked last week that she’d be getting a spanking for every day late she was. I told him she’s probably scared now and made him take it back. Nothing.
And it goes on and on like that. =)
At the end of the day, she’ll come when she comes.
One way or the other.
CAN NOT WAIT!! <3
Friday, November 18, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
November 11th – 40w2d
Well, my due date has come and gone and our little girl is not quite ready to grace us with her presence. I feel obligated to blog in case this is my last update prior to my 3 hour, pain-free, single push, all natural hospital labor story. For the moment though, there isn’t a whole lot to share. I’m still 1 cm dilated, ripe cervix and no contractions. I did end up scheduling an induction for the evening of 11/20 so I hope hope hope she comes before then.
Up until a day or two ago, people would ask me how I am feeling and I would respond with an enthusiastic “good”. I think I may be getting past that point though. There is no denying the discomforts of being 40+ weeks pregnant.
I’m totally amused by the constant calls/texts/emails/FB messages from close friends and immediate family asking me about the status of our baby. As if I wouldn’t let them know? Even Ian calls me from work and asks me if anything is happening. LOL
My “vacation” thus far has been a good combination or productivity and lazy relaxation. During the first week Ian was working almost every day and I got pretty lonely. I think it just wore on me that I was home alone, huge, pregnant, and not knowing when she would come. He’s been off more these days and it’s been great to spend some QT with him before our lives change forever.
Here are some of my accomplishments over the last two weeks:
Brooklyn reminded me just now that I should discuss her in-utero gymnastics. I know she’s not actually flipping around since I can feel her head way down in my pelvis all the freaking time, but she sure likes to stretch out. When she really goes at it, I can sometimes feel bone from the outside! Like knees and elbows or something. Maybe fingers and toes? Anyway, that’s one cool thing that has only really happened in the last week or so. Hopefully next time you hear from me, she’s in my arms!!
Up until a day or two ago, people would ask me how I am feeling and I would respond with an enthusiastic “good”. I think I may be getting past that point though. There is no denying the discomforts of being 40+ weeks pregnant.
I’m totally amused by the constant calls/texts/emails/FB messages from close friends and immediate family asking me about the status of our baby. As if I wouldn’t let them know? Even Ian calls me from work and asks me if anything is happening. LOL
My “vacation” thus far has been a good combination or productivity and lazy relaxation. During the first week Ian was working almost every day and I got pretty lonely. I think it just wore on me that I was home alone, huge, pregnant, and not knowing when she would come. He’s been off more these days and it’s been great to spend some QT with him before our lives change forever.
Here are some of my accomplishments over the last two weeks:
- Hospital bag packed
- Carpets/Rugs/Upholstery professionally cleaned
- Dog groomed
- Car truck cleaned out (still need to do Ian’s since it’s mostly full of my stuff)
- Baby book mostly filled out with everything relating to pre-birth
- Signed off on our refinance loan docs
- Cooked for fun - my latest obsession being homemade chipwiches
- Had some good meal dates with friends, family and coworkers
- Watched Seasons 1-3 of Breaking Bad
Brooklyn reminded me just now that I should discuss her in-utero gymnastics. I know she’s not actually flipping around since I can feel her head way down in my pelvis all the freaking time, but she sure likes to stretch out. When she really goes at it, I can sometimes feel bone from the outside! Like knees and elbows or something. Maybe fingers and toes? Anyway, that’s one cool thing that has only really happened in the last week or so. Hopefully next time you hear from me, she’s in my arms!!
Friday, November 4, 2011
November 4th – 39w2d
This past week has been so great. I love being off work! =) And so far, I’m not as bored as I thought I would be. Between catching up on some tube, cleaning and organizing things around the house, and visiting with friends and family, the time has been flying by.
At my appointment this morning, I was told I was (barely) 1 cm dilated. I say barely because she first said nothing and then changed her mind. Same doctor as last week too, and not nearly as painful for whatever reason. Thank goodness.
She asked me if I wanted to schedule an induction date or wait and schedule it next week. Of course I’m going to wait; either way, I wouldn’t have scheduled it for anytime sooner than 2 weeks from now still. The doctor was cool and agreed it’s always better to go in to labor naturally but I was still a little surprised how quick they are to bring it up. I’m not even past my due date! And when the nurse was first talking to me and I told her I wasn’t having contractions, it’s my first baby, etc… she said “oh – I bet you’re going to be induced then.” Huh? WTH? Why in the world would she say something like that? Whatever.
I’ve been so awful at taking regular pictures of my big ol’ belly growing. So here is a blurry one I managed to get on my phone today. Ready to pop!!
At my appointment this morning, I was told I was (barely) 1 cm dilated. I say barely because she first said nothing and then changed her mind. Same doctor as last week too, and not nearly as painful for whatever reason. Thank goodness.
She asked me if I wanted to schedule an induction date or wait and schedule it next week. Of course I’m going to wait; either way, I wouldn’t have scheduled it for anytime sooner than 2 weeks from now still. The doctor was cool and agreed it’s always better to go in to labor naturally but I was still a little surprised how quick they are to bring it up. I’m not even past my due date! And when the nurse was first talking to me and I told her I wasn’t having contractions, it’s my first baby, etc… she said “oh – I bet you’re going to be induced then.” Huh? WTH? Why in the world would she say something like that? Whatever.
I’ve been so awful at taking regular pictures of my big ol’ belly growing. So here is a blurry one I managed to get on my phone today. Ready to pop!!
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