Now that I'm off bedrest, we begin the familiar pattern. And I've decided why this happens to me. As with 95% of the the trials in my life, this revolves around teaching me to be more patient. And I have yet to learn how to. I try. Really I do. I just have a hard time waiting for something to happen once I've decided I'm ready for it. And particularly like now, when I'm so excruciatingly uncomfortable - can't draw a full breath, my whole body aches from bedrest and just being big and pregnant, the contractions never stop and are definitely hurting now, lots of pressure down low, I can't sleep well, I'm anxious about when this baby will come (will I have much time? will the kids be at school? middle of the night? how will we get everyone where they need to go?), plus Mace's birthday is looming and he's so very very excited I just can't tell him "sorry, no party this year. We're having a baby."
And I know I'm supposed to be able to just relax and let this happen as it should. Go about my routine and let nature take its course. Oh yeah - that'll happen.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Doctor Appointment Update
So at today's appointment, we had (yet another) ultrasound. Based on head/torso/femur/etc. measurements, they estimate Eowyn's weight to be 6 lbs., 11 oz. (give or take 3/4 lb.), so she's likely at least 6 lbs by now - yay! Or, she's small/normal and just has PJ's big melon (which is a distinct possibility - poor girl!). She's measuring in the 86th percentile now, so it's nice to know she isn't teeny tiny.
Her head is still down - waaaaay down. She's smashing the top of my cervix - very evident in the ultrasound. That's shortened from 2.9 cm to 2.4 cm and is opening again at the top. I take that as a sign that as soon as I involve gravity again, these contractions are going to get things moving pretty quickly.
I get to get off my meds and off the couch on Friday and let nature take its course. Peggy thinks it'll be another week - I'm doubtful, but I've been wrong before. This weekend would be great: the kids aren't in school, it's a week before Mace's birthday, and I'm so done with this. But if not, having her stay in longer is only a good thing, I know.
Measurements:
Waist: 35.5" (must have measured wrong the past couple of weeks?)
Belly Button: 40"
3" Down: 41"
Hips:
Weight: 168.4
Her head is still down - waaaaay down. She's smashing the top of my cervix - very evident in the ultrasound. That's shortened from 2.9 cm to 2.4 cm and is opening again at the top. I take that as a sign that as soon as I involve gravity again, these contractions are going to get things moving pretty quickly.
I get to get off my meds and off the couch on Friday and let nature take its course. Peggy thinks it'll be another week - I'm doubtful, but I've been wrong before. This weekend would be great: the kids aren't in school, it's a week before Mace's birthday, and I'm so done with this. But if not, having her stay in longer is only a good thing, I know.
Measurements:
Waist: 35.5" (must have measured wrong the past couple of weeks?)
Belly Button: 40"
3" Down: 41"
Hips:
Weight: 168.4
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