Almost there.
Last Tuesday's appt showed I was 1cm dilated and not effaced. Pretty much what I expected but not what I had hoped.
I must be atleast 2 cm and effaced in order to be induced on the 12th, and I'm starting to have my doubts. I'll start acupuncture this week and do chiro work 3 more times. If I'm not too tired I'll do the elliptical.
I'm still madly making scarves. I'm kinda sick of it, but I need the money and it keeps me busy at least.
Heartburn is only getting worse, backpain is still there, but I'm not swelling thankfully, and my weight is still under control. I'm not eating as much as I was just because there's NO more room!
I'm very very ready to meet her.. Very.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
34 week appt
I waited and waited for my doc to come in the room today. 15 minutes. 30 minutes. Started to get sick cuz of my back and finally laid down. 50 minutes later she comes in the room and I start crying. Trying to explain that I feel silly but wanting her to know that my pain is REAL. I cant wear a support band because my ligaments are SO weak they are so painful and fragile. I've done the chiro, I'm in massage therapy, but it's still there. She immediately said to get into physical therapy. What I will do there, I dont know. But whatever.
Next up for discussion was the ultrasound I had 3 weeks ago.
I reminded her that she's big...and my concern was fluid levels, delivering late, and then not being able to get her out resulting in a c-section. But the biggest concern was that this pain I have will last past 40 weeks. I cannot, will not do it. She knew where I was going with this. She is one that doesnt like to induce. IN fact right off the bat at the beginning, she said she doesnt do it before 42 weeks. So today when she told me she'd agree to induce at 39 weeks, ( if cervix is ok ) I was so relieved. I obviously want Lennon to arrive on her own but I am comforted in knowing we have a backup plan.
It is funny, because although Lennon is big, and I FEEL how big she is, my stomach doesnt really show it. I cant figure it out. In fact, weird things have happened. My rings dont fit because they are too BIG. My pants fall down, I havent retained much water, which is great. I'm still holding strong to 12lbs Gained. It waivered a bit last week by a couple pounds but I'm back to 12. 16 is the goal for the max and I'm doin good. My appetite is partially to blame, it's nearly non existant. I could have a small sandwich or salad for lunch and it'll hold me all day, and I'll barely want dinner. I still MUST eat breakfast, and it's usually the most unhealthy of the day. Sausage Biscuits or poptarts have been a staple. So has orange juice.
Anyways, that's about it.
Next up for discussion was the ultrasound I had 3 weeks ago.
I reminded her that she's big...and my concern was fluid levels, delivering late, and then not being able to get her out resulting in a c-section. But the biggest concern was that this pain I have will last past 40 weeks. I cannot, will not do it. She knew where I was going with this. She is one that doesnt like to induce. IN fact right off the bat at the beginning, she said she doesnt do it before 42 weeks. So today when she told me she'd agree to induce at 39 weeks, ( if cervix is ok ) I was so relieved. I obviously want Lennon to arrive on her own but I am comforted in knowing we have a backup plan.
It is funny, because although Lennon is big, and I FEEL how big she is, my stomach doesnt really show it. I cant figure it out. In fact, weird things have happened. My rings dont fit because they are too BIG. My pants fall down, I havent retained much water, which is great. I'm still holding strong to 12lbs Gained. It waivered a bit last week by a couple pounds but I'm back to 12. 16 is the goal for the max and I'm doin good. My appetite is partially to blame, it's nearly non existant. I could have a small sandwich or salad for lunch and it'll hold me all day, and I'll barely want dinner. I still MUST eat breakfast, and it's usually the most unhealthy of the day. Sausage Biscuits or poptarts have been a staple. So has orange juice.
Anyways, that's about it.
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