June 28, 2012

Full Term

The highlight of this week is that I am now full term at 37 weeks.  It’s so nice to reach this milestone, even if it means there are only2012-06-28 12.34.38 (1) two weeks to go before we meet munchkin.  At this point there’s only about 11 days to go, but who’s counting?

Actually, I am!  I’ve hit the wall where I don’t want to be pregnant anymore.  Some days are better than others.  Yesterday afternoon was particularly bad.  I wasn’t feeling good…just blah.  I couldn’t get comfy, the heartburn was killer, I was exhausted and I was tired of having to get up every half hour to go to the bathroom.  The Man was great and just let me whine and complain.  He even let me nap leaning back on him, which has become one of the most comfortable ways for me to sit.  I’m craving fruit and chocolate cake, both things I can only have in moderation.  Thankfully I’m not swollen (yet) but being able to bend over is a distant memory and I have roll myself off the couch.  Don’t even talk to me about getting out of bed (which also happens frequently to pee.  I have to change sides often or my hips hurt a lot.) 

And can I tell you how annoying it is to have to pee REALLY BADLY but then when you get there barely anything comes out.  SO ANNOYING.  I know the bladder doesn’t have that much room anymore but still.  I hate having to go to the bathroom so often.

Oh woe is me!  Please don’t get me wrong though.  Even though I’m ready to have this baby I’m so thankful to be pregnant and be having this baby.  I’m just very, very ready to meet her already!

I know at 37 weeks it is still best for her to cook a little longer.  We’re just hoping she’s not too comfy cause she’s getting evicted at 39 weeks if she likes it or not!  We are doing what we can to prepare for that.  I’ve upped my daily amount of Evening Primrose Oil (as suggested by my midwife to aid the ripening of the cervix) and am drinking Red Raspberry Leaf tea (to help tone the uterus to make contractions more effective.  This was suggested by my doula and ok’d by my midwife.)  We’re walking, I’m spending time on my exercise ball and when I remember I’m doing my squats and pelvic tilts.  We’re hoping that at my next appointment with the midwife she’ll be able to strip my membranes.  I have an induction massage scheduled for the next day.  So all that to say we’d like her to come before I have to be put on Pitocin.  We’re praying that she’ll cooperate!

19 comments:

  1. Yay for full term! Congrats Mama that little one will be here before you know it! :)

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  2. yay! so happy for you... full term!! i will say, i am a little jealous, I still have 10 more weeks to go. Good Luck to you, these next few days/weeks are going to fly by.

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  3. Oh how I remember those days! But you're ALMOST there! You're bladder will hopefully return to normal very soon. :)

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  4. Oh how the last month sucks. Once she is here, it will all be worth it. Hang in there!

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  5. Woot woot! This is so exciting! Only a couple more weeks :D

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  6. Congrats! I remember being really nervous about giving birth until the last few weeks...and then, like magic, God somehow gives us this, "Okay, I want it over with!" attitude that I think helps. :)

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  7. Thanks! I know the next 11 days are going to fly by!

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  8. You'll be here before you know it! You'll be holding your new little one so soon:)

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  9. I hope you're right about my bladder! I'll be sad if it doesn't!

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  10. I'm hanging...and thanks! I keep reminding myself that it is more than worth it!

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  11. Eek! I know...it's coming so quickly!

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  12. Woo! I remember being so relieved/ready when that time came. Not much longer!

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  13. I'm so thankful I have an end date! It's making life a little better, even though I wish I didn't have it.

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  14. When I was going to it I was wishing you were here to teach it! They are going to redoing the slides so maybe it will be different? And thanks for those links! When I get a chance do you mind if I include them in the body of the post?

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  15. Yay! The last month is tough but I hope it goes by quickly for ya! I can't wait to see photos of Baby :)

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  16. So sooon!!! can't wait to meet this little one!

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  17. Congratulations on this big milestone!

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  18. I now understand why people complain about the last month!

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  19. It's getting so close! Dh tried to make me laugh my way into labor tonight...it didn't work but I see the midwife tomorrow so we'll see if I've made any progress!

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