So I am still pregnant! LOL! I would be telling a big lie if I said it was not starting to get to me!! I read other people's blogs-people whose due dates were weeks after mine and lots of them have had their babies already and here I am still pregnant! I know I can't compare myself with anyone else because what's normal for them is obviously not normal for me. I have gone walking and even jogged a little in the mornings before work and then sat on my stability ball to open up my pelvis, Brad has tried to "help me out"-so far no contractions!! He has moved lower though-I was in some pretty bad pain last night as he was moving down. I have also felt like I'm going to start my period with a vengance and have had pressure and achiness "down there" in general!! That being said-I think something is happeneing-not sure what-LOL! Maybe I'm dialating and thinning.......I hope and pray so. It would be so wonderful if we had him tomorrow!! Brad only gets 3 days off with pay and that would give us 5 days together before he has to go back to work!! I am praying for it and Brad's mom and his sister are praying in agreement with me. I would also be telling a lie if I said I was not somewhat fearful of labor and delivery-moreso delivery!! I just want to have him vaginally and for him to be okay!! My emotions and hormones are all over the place right now. I know it's all in God's hands and that everything is going to be okay....I'm just so ready for him to be here already.
2008-10-08 (40 weeks)
Changed Induction Date After talking things over, we decided to ask if we could go in next Wednesday night for Cervadil (if we still need it) and be induced Thursday morning. My doctor's office said that was fine and that we need to come in on Monday at 2:45 for a check up. I hope to go on my own before then though!! I didn't go into work today-I didn't feel so well......I still don't-I just feel tired and tired of being pregnant! I went for a walk this monring in the rain trying to hopefully start contractions with no luck. I drank this raspberry tea stuff and I had some "twinges" in my lower tummy but they never amounted to full blown contractions. I slept a lot but still feel like I need to rest. I've had bad heartburn all day too.....it's also raining so I think that has a lot to do with my "blah" mood. That and it is getting cooler and all my maternity clothes are for summer and I don't have anything warmer that fits.....So, although I am not physically miserable with still being pregnant--it is starting to take it's toll on my mental state.
2008-10-07 (40 weeks)
40 Weeks Last OB Appointment We had what ended up being my last OB appointment today. I didn't gain any weight, my blood pressure was fine and I'm still thinned out and not dialated. That being said although I am only 2 days past their due date (I calculate I'm due TODAY and although I'm NO doctor those of you who have been keeping up with us since we were planning to get pregnant know I had my ovulation down to a science-LOL) they want to induce me early next week. I really wanted Dr. Metherell and he is on call THIS Thursday and they would've done it then but to us, that is TOO SOON to induce!! For us, Monday is too soon!! Let me back up-at today's appointment I saw the Nurse Practitioner and she said she does not want me to go past next Tuesday without delivering him. She told me this right after she examined me, before the non stress test. So, they made us an appointment to go into the hospital Monday night and have Cervadil administered and then to start the pitocin Tuesday morning. Then, they gave me a non stress test and were VERY impressed with how well the baby's doing-he did EXCELLENT and is not expected to be huge or anything-I am healthy too so although I am no doctor, I don't see the medical urgency in an induction so soon!! I say let nature take it's course!! As if that in itself were not stressful enough on me that day (Tuesday) is not convenient for some of our family members who want to be there and it is not too great for Brad because he only gets 3 days off with pay....I cried so hard and prayed so hard when I got home and I'm at peace with whatever!! I do plan to see if they can do it Tuesday night or Wednesday night though....but then again IDK who's on call then....I just want to buy some time and give my body as much time as possible to do it's own thing!! I am only 2 days overdue as it is!! If my calculations are right, I'm due today like I said so....anyway-I am still working-my choice to do so. I'm doing okay with it....I woke up yesterday, went for a long walk and then went to work. We have company from our corporate office so I had to be there early this morning. I plan to go in around lunch tomorrow too so I can go for another long walk. I wasn't able to do that today-it was too dark by the time we got settled. I know I need to quit battling in my mind what I cannot control and focus on the end result and what is MOST important-the health of our baby-and I am SO grateful that he is healthy and that one way or the other he will be here within a week!!Not that I want to be in pain or that I am in any hurry to be-but please send labor thoughts and prayers my way!! I need some natural contractions!!!
2008-10-05 (40 weeks)
Due Date Today! So today is our due date!! No signs of baby yet though.....I have been having what I am pretty sure are contractions since Friday-they aren't regular but they are uncomfortable. I had menstrual like cramping last night and some lower backache like PMS. His movements have really slowed down but are still in the range of "normal". I think my body is slowly getting ready. I have been torn between just letting things continue to slowly progress and walking for as long as I can possibly stand it, drinking raspberry leaf tea and having Brad "help me out". I think no matter what one does, it is still up to God and His timing is perfect. I am not miserable but I am ready to meet our son and start this new chapter in our lives. I get so emotional just thinking about him. About how he is a living, breathing symbol of the love that Brad and I have for each other and of God's love for all of us. So, it does not look like it is God's will that he be born today-our family and us were hoping he would because it would be "convenient" for all involved. Although Friday was supposed to be my last day of work, I am going to go in tomorrow and probably every day until he is born. My leave starts when I don't go back to work and then I have 12 weeks. I will see if I can come in "part time" though so I can at least sleep in : ) I know I need to get some rest before he comes. I had my nails and toes done yesterday and got my hair done last week so I am pampered up. We have an appointment Tuesday at 2-I will update afterwards unless anything happens before then : ) Please keep us in your prayers!!
