Yes, I’m about 38.5 weeks pregnant, but who is counting right? Because my doctor told me 2 weeks ago I’d probably go into labor early as I’ve progressed so far, every time I have a contraction or two I think “This is it!” and then letdown occurs when the contractions stop. Over and over again. Sigh. I wish she never told me that. I’m not even due for another week and a half and she has me thinking I’ll go any day!
To try to induce labor I’ve been keeping myself busy and doing lots of physical activities. My friends are trying to keep me out so I don't get too depressed about being so uncomfortable. In the past week I’ve taken Emerson to the water park 4 times, to the children’s museum 3 times, on a dozen walks, to play baseball at the park, to swing at the park, vacuum every day, and I constantly play games where I throw E in the air and run up the stairs with him, just because it seems to get my contractions going. Ha! Hasn’t worked yet.
Though I’m woe-ing in self pity (and starting to waddle a bit), we still had a great long 4th of July weekend. We had dinner with friends, went on several outings to the park, had a great pancake feast at our favorite breakfast restaurant, went to the water park, took Emerson to see Cars 2, went shopping, took Emerson to the children’s museum , and went to a (delicious) Cornelius Family BBQ. Lots of contractions between these events, but no real labor. I have lost energy to bring my camera anywhere, so I have no pictures.
I should also mention that when we went to dinner with friends, it was to get the “labor pizza” at Café Trio (basically a bunch of whole garlic cloves roasted onto the top of the pizza, known for putting women into labor— and delicious), which sent my friend into labor but not me! The next morning she let me know her water broke and she was getting admitted at the hospital. Though I was ecstatic for her I lamented my huge pregnant self all weekend. But I cannot express how excited I am for them and their new baby girl Penelope—we just got back from hanging out with her tiny 5 lb. babe who is beyond adorable! I loved cuddling that newborn and got even more excited for our girl to come.
4 comments:
I'm sorry you are still pregnant. Neither of my kids came early. I am however happy that you are able to enjoy some great time with your friends and family. I can't wait to see pictures of your beautiful girl here soon!
I should be part of the doctor's code to never (never!) tell women that they could go early.
Labor pizza. Want it.
I keep checking in to see if you've had your little one yet. You're so so close; although everyone says it feels like forever being so uncomfortable! I hope she comes soon. All my best.
It's hard when you have your first early and think it will happen again with your second. It is even harder when the docs say it will. I can't believe she is almost here. The time has flown by for me and I can't wait to meet her. Bastille Day is a good birthday, if she goes full term, but hopefully nothing longer.
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