Yesterday I was told that I look like I could still have another two months to go before this baby gets here. I was asked if I've gained more than 10 pounds. Umm, yes. About 13 pounds more than 10. And on Monday at the doctor the nurse told me that I couldn't possibly be 38 weeks. Ugh.
Is it weird that comments like this kind of bug me? I assure you that I have carried this baby for the full 38 weeks (and 3 days). (Well, minus two weeks, really, when you take into consideration that they count from your last period and the baby isn't actually conceived until about two weeks later. BUT STILL.) And while people may not think so, I have felt every single day.
Had some false labor yesterday, so that was fun. Consistent contractions for hours while I was doing stuff, but when I got off my feet they slowed down. Pain/discomfort in my lower back and abdomen. The contractions never entirely went away, but there was no pattern as long as I wasn't on my feet being busy. I was pretty sure it was false labor (and I was right :) ) but I was inspired to finally at least start packing my hospital bag. Kind of left that to the last minute, eh?
I have made some progression towards labor, though. At my last appointment, I was 1cm dilated and 70% effaced and the baby is at -2 station. These numbers are all better than the numbers I was given a week before. Woo hoo! I take comfort in the fact that this means that I will likely go into labor on my own and not have to be induced. Which I would absolutely prefer. I still think he's going to come late, and my doctor agrees. And he has years and years and years of experience, so I'm sure he's recognized some patterns by now :)
In other news, tonight my cousin Jason comes home from his two-year Church mission in the Baltics (Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia -- he spent most of his time in Latvia, with a few months in Lithuania towards the end). My grandma and I are driving up to the airport together to help his parents and siblings greet him. Husband would come too, but he won't be off of work in time. It should be a fun adventure. Grandma says to put the baby under orders to NOT come today. I told her I'd see what I can do.
Thanks for all your help with my freezer meals knowledge. I got several nice long emails and lots of recipes and suggestions. You all rock!
That's all for now, I think.
5 comments:
Progress is good!
Love the new background :)
I hope your baby comes on time! There's nothing worse than going LATE! And there is also nothing wrong with being induced! I have been induced with both of my babies and I have deliveries that are cake! I know everyone is different, but don't worry about being induced, it's not as bad as everyone tells you!
I am excited for you! There are fun times ahead in your life!
Yay I am so excited! You are going to be the greatest mom. And you are getting so close! The end of pregnancy was so fun. Before you know if you will have your precious little boy in your arms. I hope you enjoyed your baby shower. I would love to come visit you sometime!
Kathryn!!!! Your baby is coming SOON!!!!! I have been thinking about you and him a lot lately, wondering how you were both doing and such, and how close you were getting to having him! And then I was thinking--if, in a few months or something, when he's a wee bit older, if you and steven need a night out or you just want to go to the temple or just plain need to run errands, I only live a few blocks away and would LOVE to babysit or anything for free! Once you're comfortable having him out of your sight, of course ;) cause I'm sure after a little while you're going to want a date night or something!
ok, thats all :) good luck!!!!!!
love,
Catherine
The Madsens hope the Huff baby comes soon!
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