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Tara Tosun
On average, babies weigh 7lbs, 8oz at birth and only 5% of babies are born on their actual due date - the rest come anywhere from two weeks before to two weeks after the due date
The Waiting Game Yesterday we had our weekly DR appointment. The prev week I was 2 cm dialated, this week it seems the cervix is closed - DR doesn't really understand. I have been having DAILY contractions, and they are stronger when I am out or walking around. Some time they are even in my back - but it's still not the real deal.
Aydin is still moving around in the belly and it's real fun to watch him make waves from under my skin.
I have been real sick with a nasty cold for about 10 days, I usually shake these things off real quick, but it's been a long go. Now I just have a the ugly "smokers cough", but I am much better. I was real scared of going into labour while ill as I knew I did not have the strength to birth Aydin. Now that I am getting better Tolga is sick, but, of course, he is at work today. They guy does not know how to rest.
Aydin is due on May 12th, and if he isn't here by then (we have DR appointment) then DR wants to induce as he thinks Aydin is about 7.5 - 8lbs.
All I want is a healthy son.
2008-04-12 (35 weeks)
Feeling Great I am so excited ! Aydin is moving around and I am excited that we are going to be a family of 4 in a short while. Daddy is growing impatient and is hoping that my daily contractions (Braxton Hicks) are going to develop into the real-deal. I love him for that - he is so ready to meet Aydin.
I am not sleeping all that well at night - my hips, back and legs are all so sore. My ankles are now so swollen that there is no distinction of where my swollen leg ends and where my swollen feet begin. Hope that'll pass. I realize that I've developed several little moles over my body - wonder what that's about.
I am keeping real busy, just a fact of our life. We have 5 people living in the house and dishes, cleaning and diners need to be done each day. It is tax time, so I can keep busy with that stuff.
I am no longer working at the Bank, which has been a great sense of relief. I was far too stressed about working there and my symptoms where honestly preventing me from doing a good job. Thank goodness for Benefits!
I woke up feeling great this morning. It is sunny outside. I am in pain, but I feel great. I am just so grateful for Aydin and my husband and Anton, and I cant wait for us all to be together. I really hope Aydin waits until after April 20th - I am looking forward to a Taurus boy. Time will tell - it's not really up to me.
2008-04-03 (34 weeks)
Restless Nights / Work Benefit nightmares It's 645am, I have been up since 330. You know how it goes - get up to pee in the middle of the night, but then I can't get back to sleep. I stayed in bed for over an hour trying to fall back asleep, but finally gave up around quarter to 5 and came downstairs TO WORK ON OUR FAMILY FINANCES (oops - caps).
I'm at home these days - but after talking to the HR at work I am not sure if I'll be able to stay home. The agent I spoke with told me I may need to return to work on a partial basis! I did not see that coming. I explained to her that I am unable to do my job as I have daily Braxton Hicks (driving safety can be compromised), the acid reflux makes it difficult to talk all day on the phone with customers, the hemoiroids and constipation make sitting for long periods uncomfortable - plus my lower back and legs are constantly achy. I didn't get into my emotional state - I didn't think I would have to. The agent said she would be in touch with my manager and they would call a meeting to see if I should go back to work. Hello - I am 35 weeks - do they want me to give birth at the office?!? I'm upset over this. I get so stressed at work and everything feels so much worse - but when I am home I can relax and enjoy the pregnancy and deal with the MANY discomforts, but with ease.
Otherwise things are great. Aydin is an active baby. I am really excited to meet him. My brother in law is arriving in a few days and I am happy that Tolga will have a relative here with him when he becomes a new daddy.
I am slightly tired - I've done dishes and had a banana (mmm food - can't get enough these days). I think I'll stay up to get my guys up for school and work, then if I need to crash I will.
Thanks for letting me vent.
2008-03-24 (33 weeks)
Braxton Hicks - gotta love how they help We've been busy. I wish I had written regularly - but here I am.
The past few days Braxton Hicks have been a regular visitor on my body. It's been interesting. The real pain has been with the uterine "twinge" strikes. They are short, but feel like a stabbing pain deep inside my body (cervix area). I have been getting those frequently as well.
Enough with the complaints.
Aydin is doing well - he's a very strong and active little guy. He rolls around my belly and makes sure I notice. I am so excited! I cant wait to meet my little man. He is so wanted and will be very loved.
We have been making plans for our trip to Istanbul - I am terrified of flying - but very excited about the rest of the trip. Cant wait for Tolga to be able to reunite with his family and friends and for him to show off his new son.
I have to go to work tomorrow (need to be up at 5am). I am SO going on Mat leave ASAP!
