I was kind of excited for my doctor's appointment today because I've been feeling a little bit looser, is that a word? I don't know, but my stomach hasn't felt as tight, and I've been feeling like maybe I have a little more room inside because bending over doesn't seem as cramped, and my ribs and back haven't hurt as much. So I was thinking that maybe that meant that the baby had moved down and i had made some good progress. Not to mention that I've been having a lot of Braxton Hicks.
I guess I set myself up for disappointment though. When the doctor checked me today, he said I was "a good 2". So the same as last time. I'm 80% effaced though, so that's better than last time. But not as much progress as I was hoping for.
I keep trying not to get my hopes up that the baby will come this week. I really do know that my due date isn't until the 7th. But when you are feeling so pregnant every second of your life, it's hard to make your mind think of anything except how much you'd really like not to be pregnant anymore. Not to mention how exciting it will be to finally see this baby!
My next appointment is August 2nd, which couldn't seem farther away if it were next year. The doctor said after my next appointment they could schedule an induction if I wanted...but that will be August 2nd, they probably wouldn't be able to schedule the induction until the 3rd which means I would most likely still be in the hospital for Kyle's wedding, which takes away the whole point of being induced. But that's fine, I'd pretty much decided that I don't want to be induced anyways. I've heard it makes your contractions feel like they are on steroids, and since I don't get an epidural, I'm not really up for adding any unnecessary pain. So it looks like we're still just waiting to see if I get to go to Kyle's wedding or not.
So I'm feeling a little disappointed tonight. I know I shouldn't be. In the grand scheme of things even if I'm pregnant another two weeks, that really isn't all that long. And my "progress" doesn't necessarily mean anything either, I know, since some women don't dilate at all before they start labor. But I was just hoping to be at a 3 or further. I need a distraction...any ideas?
4 comments:
AHhh! I know your pain!! With William I was dialated to a 5 and I came 10 days early so I was totally expecting to be really dialated and come even earlier with Thomas!! I ended up staying at a 2 for weeks and finally being induced at 40 weeks. Ughhh, the agony and pain of waiting and the disappointment of hearing the words "your at a 2" when you are hoping they say, "wow, you are at a 4+"
hang in there! we are hoping she comes soon:)!
Wow I finally got caught up reading your blog and I have so much to say! I always love to read your blog. I am so excited for you to have a new little baby in the house. Please share your birth story again. Those are some of my favorites to read. I love the baby quilt, I love all the creative ideas to help Lincoln learn, and I think your family is so cute. I laughed pretty hard when I saw the clean and messy pic of your house. This is the story of my life. I'm sure it only gets worse with 2 kids walking around! If it was just toys that consumed the floor that would be one thing but its shoes from my closet and clothes from the drawer ha ha. Makes me look like a slob if someone stops by and I havent picked up in the last 30 min. I can't believe how big your boys are getting and I think your belly looks cute, not awkward. People ask me how far apart my girls are all the time (15 months) but I just brush it off. I absolutely love being a mom and love how close my girls are in age. Good luck with the delivery and everything else! Sorry you are so uncomfortable right now!
No Ideas but be glad you are not having horrible true labor contractions for two weeks and going to the hospital just to be told that you are a 3 for two weeks...You are being way more patient than I was :)
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