Well, I have not posted lately because frankly there is not much to post about. I only want to post about the baby these days, but he/she is too shy right now.
I went to the doctor Wednesday again. He said that I was just enjoying being pregnant too much. I told him that I did not like it THIS much. Every week I think he is suprised that I keep coming back (as apposed to already having had the baby not just stop coming for no reason). I am now 3 cm dilated and the baby is still very low. He also stripped my membranes since I am full term to see if that did anything. He said people often come back within 24-48 hours after that procedure (which is basically when the MD seperates the amniotic sac from the cervix with his finger during the exam to release hormones that help the cervix dialate more). Well, we are very quickly nearing the 48 hour mark, and here I sit. I have definitely lost my mucus plug since then though (sorry if this is too gory or TMI for you- I haven't even gone into labor yet!) which usually happens due to your cervix opening up/dialating so that is never a bad thing I don't suppose. If I make it until Monday, then I am going back in for another appt and to discuss induction options which I pray doesn't happen because that is not natural nor cheap.
My mom and little sister said that enough is enough. They are done waiting and are just going to come..tonight! Yay! I miss them alot, and hopefully the baby will gain some courage to finally come out to met us now that they will be here.
Oh, and for the record- I have a HUGE pet peave that has developed while pregnant. People ask me everyday- in person, text messages, facebook, email, etc., "No baby yet?" "Has the baby come yet?", or "Are you in labor yet?!?" Well, thank you kindly for thinking of me, but NO, I am well aware that I do not have a baby yet and that I have not gone into labor yet! Thank you for so generously reminding me. And btw, I can't make it happen. Ok, I know I sound harsh (and I can always blame some of it on being a hormonal 40 week pregnant woman), but I sit here hour by hour, day by day, week by week waiting on this baby to pop out. The waiting is getting pretty agonizing and slightly depressing so I try my best to distract myself by staying busy. Then I get these nice little reminders that I am still waiting basically. Don't get me wrong though. I love it when people check on me, pray for me, etc., but I would rather them tell me they are thinking of me or praying for me rather than "No baby yet?!?" Especially since everyone who asks such things are usually close friends or family who will be alerted when the baby arrives! So don't worry... we have not (and most likely will not have) forgotten to tell everyone that we have had a baby! Thanks for the support!!
Well, Jamey, this little note is likely a bit overdue, given you went into LnD yesterday, but I wanted to offer a word of encouragement...my BEST delivery hands down was my almost 42 weeker: Nicolas, my 3rd. I think my babies just like to "cook" longer than most...and waiting ended up being the best thing with him. He was just a bit over 10 days "late" but it was right on time for him! I will look forward to hearing all about your first birth experience, and am praying for a healthy little Willers!
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