At my appointment on Thursday the doctor came in and looked at the NST and says "wow you're really pounding out those contractions. Can you feel them?" I wanted to reply nope, my whole uterus is rock hard but I sure don't feel a thing. Instead I just said yes. He also told me that I have too much amniotic fluid still, I have for the past month. He concluded our appointment by saying that with gestational diabetes, extra fluid, lots of contractions, a history of preterm labor, it was pretty likely that I will deliver early.
That night I was having lots of pressure waves (contractions) and thought I'd time them "just for fun". I have them all the time, they didn't seem like that much more then normal. But I wondered if it was enough for the doctor to comment how often were they happening. So I timed them, for a couple hours and I was surprised to see I was having them every 5ish minutes lasting 45-60 seconds. If you are unaware, that is early stages of your birthing time (labor). I figured if they hadn't gotten any longer, stronger or closer together in two hours then they most likely weren't going to. I went to bed and went to sleep.
The next morning I was still having them quite often, although with getting Croix and myself up and fed there was no time, to time them. I was annoyed with them though. So I took a hot bath with ginger. Croix and I had fun. They slowed down. I called the midwife later that morning and she said I'm doing everything I can, she would recommend modified bed rest. Just really decreasing my activity and taking it as easy as possible. So Croix and I have been hanging out around the house. I defenatly notice them increas when I'm more physically active. We went to Target yesterday and by time we left they were coming pretty good. We'll see how the week goes! I have them all the time. Just enough to be annoying and uncomfortable, not enough to do anything, which at this point is a good thing. We have our last Hypnobabies class this Saturday, I just want to make it till then. That will also put me at 37 weeks which is full term, which is always a good thing. It is weird to think that with where I am now in this pregnancy Croix was born in 2 days!
I am feeling quite ready, if it wasn't for our class I don't know that I would care too much if she came today! Sleep is not so bad since I discovered the joy of Benadryl! Heart burn has started to rear it's ugly head. Although no where near as badly as I had it with Croix. I think mostly because I'm carrying Maizy so much lower. I do feel tired and worn out so easy. I have a spot in my mid back that just hurts, most of the time, especially when I sit! Which made church a joy today. As we were walking though Target yesterday I realized I am really waddling! I commented as much to Brent and he said, well you are 9 months pregnant. Yes, yes I am.
I feel like I have to get everything done and enjoy every minute I can before baby comes (not that I won't enjoy things once she is here I just know that our whole world is going to change). I went and got a 2 hour massage yesterday. Yes it was heaven! I have our bag packed, birth plan written, arraignments made for Croix. Baby clothes are washed. Car seat is almost ready to go (just need to wash the cover, I had to wait for Brent to pull it apart.) Brent is going to start driving himself in to work starting tomorrow. I want to go to the temple one more time, since I know it's going to be a while before I get to do that again. I also want to go on a date with Brent. Maybe a girls night? Too much for a lady who is supposed to be on bed rest? We'll see.
I'm surprised at how calm and excited I am to welcome Maizy into our family! I can't wait to meet her and see what she looks like. To kiss her sweet head. I absolutely cannot wait for Croix to meet her and see him as a big brother. He truly is so excited! So excited to think it could be as soon as a week (ish).
That night I was having lots of pressure waves (contractions) and thought I'd time them "just for fun". I have them all the time, they didn't seem like that much more then normal. But I wondered if it was enough for the doctor to comment how often were they happening. So I timed them, for a couple hours and I was surprised to see I was having them every 5ish minutes lasting 45-60 seconds. If you are unaware, that is early stages of your birthing time (labor). I figured if they hadn't gotten any longer, stronger or closer together in two hours then they most likely weren't going to. I went to bed and went to sleep.
The next morning I was still having them quite often, although with getting Croix and myself up and fed there was no time, to time them. I was annoyed with them though. So I took a hot bath with ginger. Croix and I had fun. They slowed down. I called the midwife later that morning and she said I'm doing everything I can, she would recommend modified bed rest. Just really decreasing my activity and taking it as easy as possible. So Croix and I have been hanging out around the house. I defenatly notice them increas when I'm more physically active. We went to Target yesterday and by time we left they were coming pretty good. We'll see how the week goes! I have them all the time. Just enough to be annoying and uncomfortable, not enough to do anything, which at this point is a good thing. We have our last Hypnobabies class this Saturday, I just want to make it till then. That will also put me at 37 weeks which is full term, which is always a good thing. It is weird to think that with where I am now in this pregnancy Croix was born in 2 days!
I am feeling quite ready, if it wasn't for our class I don't know that I would care too much if she came today! Sleep is not so bad since I discovered the joy of Benadryl! Heart burn has started to rear it's ugly head. Although no where near as badly as I had it with Croix. I think mostly because I'm carrying Maizy so much lower. I do feel tired and worn out so easy. I have a spot in my mid back that just hurts, most of the time, especially when I sit! Which made church a joy today. As we were walking though Target yesterday I realized I am really waddling! I commented as much to Brent and he said, well you are 9 months pregnant. Yes, yes I am.
I feel like I have to get everything done and enjoy every minute I can before baby comes (not that I won't enjoy things once she is here I just know that our whole world is going to change). I went and got a 2 hour massage yesterday. Yes it was heaven! I have our bag packed, birth plan written, arraignments made for Croix. Baby clothes are washed. Car seat is almost ready to go (just need to wash the cover, I had to wait for Brent to pull it apart.) Brent is going to start driving himself in to work starting tomorrow. I want to go to the temple one more time, since I know it's going to be a while before I get to do that again. I also want to go on a date with Brent. Maybe a girls night? Too much for a lady who is supposed to be on bed rest? We'll see.
I'm surprised at how calm and excited I am to welcome Maizy into our family! I can't wait to meet her and see what she looks like. To kiss her sweet head. I absolutely cannot wait for Croix to meet her and see him as a big brother. He truly is so excited! So excited to think it could be as soon as a week (ish).
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