I am completely ready to be done! This anticipation is killing me. 40 weeks - 10 months of carrying this child is long enough. I truly miss my body. I miss normal sleep - even though I know there will be no "normal" ever again, as far as sleep goes :) I miss working out; Although I did teach a spin class last Thursday in hopes that I could get the baby to come early....well here we are, and still no baby.
I had a planned induction on Monday the 8th, but got bumped because of another patient. So I was then scheduled for Tuesday night, my actual due date. I then received a call that I was going to get bumped to Thursday night because of another patient that needed the Wednesday spot. So here we are. Thursday....4 days after my initial induction date.
I have done everything to try to get my body to go into labor on its own. Sex, bumpy roads, walking. I walked all weekend. Tons of hills, up, down, and around. Still NOTHING!!!! My doctor stripped membranes on Monday in hopes of getting me to go into labor before now....still nothing. I've had the mucus, the "show." This baby just doesn't want to come into this world.
I tease my husband that with the stress of selling the house, moving twice, and building the house, the baby is like, "No way do I want to come into this stressful world. I am quite content in here where I have everything I need."
He just laughs.
We sat in the dark last night for over 2 hours - No power! How crazy.....the night before the baby comes when we have things to get done, the power goes out right before 8:00pm. My hubby and I ended up leaving the house around 10pm to go to a friends house to find something to do. You don't realize how much you rely on electronics and power for things to keep you entertained.
My feelings at this point:
I'm anxious, and nervous. I'm scared about how much pain it will be to deliver a baby. I realize women have been doing this delivery thing for centuries, but I just want to enjoy it as much as I can without being in pain. This is suppose to be a very special moment and to be in pain would just take away from it all. So, I'm sure there are lots of people out there that are totally against pain management medication, but I am going to do everything I can to stay pain free. Don't get me wrong, I will try and "tough" it out as long as I can, but there comes a point when you just need to relax and that medication could help immensely.
Excited! I can't wait to meet this little baby boy or girl. I thought I was having a boy for the longest time, but the last week or so, I'm starting to think that we are having a girl. All I want is a healthy baby and for the labor to go as smoothly as possible.
To little Baby S,
Your dad and I are so excited to finally meet you. I get to see your tiny hands, and toes. Your little knees that have been poking me in my sides. Your head that has been preventing me from working out for the past 4 months. But mostly, I'm excited to start our new life as a family of 4 - Your dad, me, you and your dog Cutter.
Love,
Mom & Dad
I had a planned induction on Monday the 8th, but got bumped because of another patient. So I was then scheduled for Tuesday night, my actual due date. I then received a call that I was going to get bumped to Thursday night because of another patient that needed the Wednesday spot. So here we are. Thursday....4 days after my initial induction date.
I have done everything to try to get my body to go into labor on its own. Sex, bumpy roads, walking. I walked all weekend. Tons of hills, up, down, and around. Still NOTHING!!!! My doctor stripped membranes on Monday in hopes of getting me to go into labor before now....still nothing. I've had the mucus, the "show." This baby just doesn't want to come into this world.
I tease my husband that with the stress of selling the house, moving twice, and building the house, the baby is like, "No way do I want to come into this stressful world. I am quite content in here where I have everything I need."
He just laughs.
We sat in the dark last night for over 2 hours - No power! How crazy.....the night before the baby comes when we have things to get done, the power goes out right before 8:00pm. My hubby and I ended up leaving the house around 10pm to go to a friends house to find something to do. You don't realize how much you rely on electronics and power for things to keep you entertained.
My feelings at this point:
I'm anxious, and nervous. I'm scared about how much pain it will be to deliver a baby. I realize women have been doing this delivery thing for centuries, but I just want to enjoy it as much as I can without being in pain. This is suppose to be a very special moment and to be in pain would just take away from it all. So, I'm sure there are lots of people out there that are totally against pain management medication, but I am going to do everything I can to stay pain free. Don't get me wrong, I will try and "tough" it out as long as I can, but there comes a point when you just need to relax and that medication could help immensely.
Excited! I can't wait to meet this little baby boy or girl. I thought I was having a boy for the longest time, but the last week or so, I'm starting to think that we are having a girl. All I want is a healthy baby and for the labor to go as smoothly as possible.
To little Baby S,
Your dad and I are so excited to finally meet you. I get to see your tiny hands, and toes. Your little knees that have been poking me in my sides. Your head that has been preventing me from working out for the past 4 months. But mostly, I'm excited to start our new life as a family of 4 - Your dad, me, you and your dog Cutter.
Love,
Mom & Dad
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