If I have any readers left at this point, I would be shocked! But no, I am not busy enjoying time with my new bundle of joy quite yet.
Baby boy is stubborn (everyone keeps saying how cozy he is in there...I don't think they realize how annoying that is to hear at this point) and has shown no signs of coming out yet. The doctors are trying to push induction at this point, and I actually caved and scheduled an appointment for this morning...which I later canceled because I knew that I didn't want to go through with it. We came to a compromise: I will go in this afternoon for an NST (non-stress test) to make sure he is doing okay in there still. After that, I'm not sure what happens next. I do know that my hubs is getting a little nervous at this point, so we may be talking induction later this week if labor hasn't started on its own. I believe that the body knows when it is time, but I also know that things can possibly get a little more complicated after 42 weeks.
The stats:
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How far along: 41 + 5
Size of baby: I dunno...huge? haha
Physical symptoms: elephant-sized ankles, backache, sciatic pain in legs
Weight gain/loss: too much
Maternity clothes: I believe I'm down to one pair of maternity shorts and a couple maternity tanks that still fit. I pretty much live in sweat shorts at home and maxi skirts when I venture out.
Stretch marks: some on the boobs still, and I have now developed a few on my love handles and butt. Very sexy, I know, but I can't really complain because I have gotten off easy so far in this area.
Sleep: What sleep?
Best moment since last week: umm....nothing much happens these days.
Movement: Now that he has less room to move around, there isn't quite as much movement during the day. However, he has a party in my uterus pretty much every night between 8:30 and 9ish.
Cravings/Aversions: still love sweets and spicy food
Gender: Boy!!!!
Labor signs: Not a whole lot. Still a lot of BH contractions, some days I do have menstrual-like cramps but they haven't caused any cervical changes yet.
Belly button: Outie
What I miss: sleep
What I am looking forward to: meeting my little boy
Good luck with the birth! He'll be here before you know it. and good for you for sticking to what you think is right!
ReplyDeleteI am still here! And I'm so sorry to read that your little boy was being so stubborn!! I hope you were able to go into labor on your own RIGHT after you posted this ;-) Either way though, I hope you are holding your perfect, sweet, healthy baby in your arms now :-) Sending lots of love your way.
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