First let me start off Merry Christmas! We had a great holiday and it is amazing how fast it flew by. We had a busy day yesterday but enjoyed seeing all but one of our grandparents/great grandparents. Sad to miss the one but thankful that we were able to fit everyone else in. Today is our last day of travel/celebration before we start to get back into the routine at home.
I can't believe we are almost at the end. I am still feeling great but I think I am starting to swell a little in my ankles and feet which does not make me very happy. I don't think I had much water retention in my other pregnancies so I can only hope that it does not get much worse...I have seen others with so much more swelling! Can still see my toe joints so I count that as a blessing:) I am just dreading the sweat fest that will be coming after the delivery for my body to get rid of the excess water. Maybe once I get back on my exercise routine next week that will help too...I hate that our busy schedule (and the recent rainy weather) has kept me from getting out and walking.
I think my contractions have waned a little lately and I haven't felt as much pressure down below much either but in the scheme of things I have taken it easier lately then normal (helps having my wonderful husband home so much lately...I will miss that when work gets busy again!) I have my next appointment the first week of January, I am excited for that one as it will be the Strep B test and internal exam. I know that being dilated (or not) means nothing but it is still interesting to know if anything has been moving down there. This appointment also falls at 36 weeks and 4 days which is just 1-2 days before it would be safe for me to deliver at the birth center so having this next appointment means that we are in the safe zone for not having to be in the hospital:) As much as I dread the labor pain I am looking forward to giving this little girl to her family!
4.5 weeks to go!
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
Moving along
The weeks seem to be flying by now and that is ok with me:) We have been super busy with the holidays and activities which makes this time of year a pretty good one to be at the "end" of a pregnancy.
I have now upgraded to appointments every other week. While that means I am nearing the end it also takes a little more of my precious time...I am seriously dreading the every week appointments that will start the end of December. At the appointment last week we discussed more about the birth with the intended parents. My midwife was wonderful at supporting me in what I want in regards to my privacy and comfort level. Right now the plan is a water birth where both intended parents will be able to be in the room since everything will not be open for the world to see! But, should I feel uncomfortable in any way (and she is prepared to be my advocate if I give her the look) then the intended father might have to leave the room...the best laid plans can always change and since I have not been in this situation before I can't really say how it will all play out. Through all of this, I am forever grateful that I chose to stick with the wonderful midwife that has been with me through the last two pregnancies rather then go with someone that was closer to home and more convenient for appointments.
The baby is moving a lot now and the intended parents want me to send a video of the movement that you can see from the outside of the belly, but wouldn't you know it either happens when I am in the car, my phone is not near or she stops when I get the camera on her! I know, odd request but I am trying to give them this little connection to their baby. I feel bad that she has not been active during our appointments so they could feel her, hopefully one of these days she will work with us!
My belly is getting bigger and in my way much more! Wrapping presents is going to be a challenge this year...might have to move my station from the floor to a table for more comfort:)
Can't believe I only have 7.5 weeks to go (and based on my previous delivery dates it would be 5, 6 or 6.5 weeks to go!)
I have now upgraded to appointments every other week. While that means I am nearing the end it also takes a little more of my precious time...I am seriously dreading the every week appointments that will start the end of December. At the appointment last week we discussed more about the birth with the intended parents. My midwife was wonderful at supporting me in what I want in regards to my privacy and comfort level. Right now the plan is a water birth where both intended parents will be able to be in the room since everything will not be open for the world to see! But, should I feel uncomfortable in any way (and she is prepared to be my advocate if I give her the look) then the intended father might have to leave the room...the best laid plans can always change and since I have not been in this situation before I can't really say how it will all play out. Through all of this, I am forever grateful that I chose to stick with the wonderful midwife that has been with me through the last two pregnancies rather then go with someone that was closer to home and more convenient for appointments.
The baby is moving a lot now and the intended parents want me to send a video of the movement that you can see from the outside of the belly, but wouldn't you know it either happens when I am in the car, my phone is not near or she stops when I get the camera on her! I know, odd request but I am trying to give them this little connection to their baby. I feel bad that she has not been active during our appointments so they could feel her, hopefully one of these days she will work with us!
My belly is getting bigger and in my way much more! Wrapping presents is going to be a challenge this year...might have to move my station from the floor to a table for more comfort:)
Can't believe I only have 7.5 weeks to go (and based on my previous delivery dates it would be 5, 6 or 6.5 weeks to go!)
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