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My Due Date: July 22, 2014I have given birth!
Age: 46 years old
Location: Seattle, United States
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37 (almost 38) weeks - drastic change in tune
By emmapeal9 » Posted Jul. 5, 2014 9:30pm - 407 views - 8 comments
This post isn't going to be cheerful, so I'll apologize up front.
I'm having a pity party.
Everything is fine - baby is healthy and thriving and still on the inside.
I went in for a growth ultrasound over a week ago and Mister was measuring 7lbs 9oz already. We talked about doing a C-section, but I'd like to try a vaginal birth. Right now he's in the 95th percentile and his head is measuring larger than his abdomen so doc is not super concerned about him getting stuck/shoulder dystocia.
When I saw doc this week, she said she's comfortable with baby coming any time now and I'm slightly dilated (fingertip) but not effaced at all.
This is all good news, but my patience SUCKS. I've got some SERIOUS pelvic bone pain. Getting up from sitting or laying down and waddling to the bathroom is requiring that I hold on to furniture and walls to get there. Once my momentum is up, I do ok. I'm having tailbone pain, rectal pressure, sore feet, sore breasts, mild cramps (the last 3 days) which are extremely inconsistent. The worst, though, is that I've been REALLY down. I've been anti-social, bitchy, moody, raising my voice to DH over stupid things, avoiding phone calls and I've been SAD while I've been impatient. These hormones are killing me because I am NOT normally like this. The other day, on the way home from Target I was happily belting out a tune in the car and BURST into tears for no reason. I got a baby book for my little guy and started flipping through pages to check things out and started crying over the sentimentality. That was last week. This week I feel much more like a bitch. I almost climbed through the window at Taco Time and punched the dumb 19 year old giggle machine who got my order wrong. DH said to me, pointing out the window "See that over there? That's control. You're not in it." Thankfully it made me laugh and I calmed down.
I've been walking and walking and walking to try to encourage labor. DH and I DTD the other night hoping that would help move things along. I've been sleeping like a ROCK. The last two nights I've only gotten up 2 or 3 times to pee as opposed to my normal 5 to 6 trips. Plus I've been able to sleep in (or go back to sleep after an early morning wake up). And I've napped HARD the last two days...2+ hours of solid sleep.
I really hope all of these things mean the little monster on his way. I'm sore and tired and cranky and running out of patience.
Ok, I'm sorry for complaining. I don't do it often, but I needed to GET THAT OUT.
Phew!
I feel a little better already.:)
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37 (almost 38) weeks - drastic change in tune
By emmapeal9 » Posted Jul. 5, 2014 9:30pm - 407 views - 8 comments
This post isn't going to be cheerful, so I'll apologize up front.
I'm having a pity party.
Everything is fine - baby is healthy and thriving and still on the inside.
I went in for a growth ultrasound over a week ago and Mister was measuring 7lbs 9oz already. We talked about doing a C-section, but I'd like to try a vaginal birth. Right now he's in the 95th percentile and his head is measuring larger than his abdomen so doc is not super concerned about him getting stuck/shoulder dystocia.
When I saw doc this week, she said she's comfortable with baby coming any time now and I'm slightly dilated (fingertip) but not effaced at all.
This is all good news, but my patience SUCKS. I've got some SERIOUS pelvic bone pain. Getting up from sitting or laying down and waddling to the bathroom is requiring that I hold on to furniture and walls to get there. Once my momentum is up, I do ok. I'm having tailbone pain, rectal pressure, sore feet, sore breasts, mild cramps (the last 3 days) which are extremely inconsistent. The worst, though, is that I've been REALLY down. I've been anti-social, bitchy, moody, raising my voice to DH over stupid things, avoiding phone calls and I've been SAD while I've been impatient. These hormones are killing me because I am NOT normally like this. The other day, on the way home from Target I was happily belting out a tune in the car and BURST into tears for no reason. I got a baby book for my little guy and started flipping through pages to check things out and started crying over the sentimentality. That was last week. This week I feel much more like a bitch. I almost climbed through the window at Taco Time and punched the dumb 19 year old giggle machine who got my order wrong. DH said to me, pointing out the window "See that over there? That's control. You're not in it." Thankfully it made me laugh and I calmed down.
I've been walking and walking and walking to try to encourage labor. DH and I DTD the other night hoping that would help move things along. I've been sleeping like a ROCK. The last two nights I've only gotten up 2 or 3 times to pee as opposed to my normal 5 to 6 trips. Plus I've been able to sleep in (or go back to sleep after an early morning wake up). And I've napped HARD the last two days...2+ hours of solid sleep.
I really hope all of these things mean the little monster on his way. I'm sore and tired and cranky and running out of patience.
Ok, I'm sorry for complaining. I don't do it often, but I needed to GET THAT OUT.
Phew!
I feel a little better already.:)
Comments for this Journal Entry
 | Comment from Jelly-Bean » Posted Jul. 7, 2014 3:09am You're not alone.. I slso feel sad and irritated and bitchy.. hubby is no joy but I think it's mostly me. Tired of being tired and sore snd scared of what's to come .. feels like no one around me is getting what I am going through which probably is the case. Have doc appointment today and hoping for some good progression news.. Cant wait anymore!!! Just want to be left alone also this last while and it's not happening for me. Good luck for you and if it helps at all you're not the only one feeling this way x |
 | Comment from mrsamanda » Posted Jul. 6, 2014 4:45pm Oh yeah. Most days I have to sit to get my legs into pants and such. I keep getting that sudden punch or headbutt to the cervix feeling, too. Hopefully, that means it's close! |
 | Comment from emmapeal9 » Posted Jul. 6, 2014 4:14pm The rolling over in bed is the WORST. It's like your pubic bone is being split in half...and now, the same feeling is happening near my tailbone. I have to sit to put on clean undies - there is no chance of "stepping into" them. This morning I had about 2-3 hours of nausea. I didn't get sick, but I felt like my body couldn't decide whether I was going to shit my pants, puke or pass out. The nausea is gone now...and I'm getting sharp movements near my cervix...feels like Mister is trying to superman his way out...along with lower back/tailbone pain/ache. Keeping my fingers crossed that these things mean labor is around the corner! |
| Comment from mrsamanda » Posted Jul. 6, 2014 3:52pm I feel your miserable-ness! Lol! My pubic bone hurts so bad sometimes, especially when rolling over, that I have to kind of yell out to get rolled over/moved/whatever. Sheesh! My mom will be here on Saturday night, so I'm hoping that this kid decides her grandmommy is in town, so it's time to vacate her current residence and come out to meet her! It's almost GO TIME, girl! |
 | Comment from jennavee » Posted Jul. 6, 2014 11:18am *hugs* You're almost there!! I know the last bit is miserable. Hang in there! |
| Comment from emmapeal9 » Posted Jul. 6, 2014 10:48am I see the doc on Wednesday morning. Monday I go pick up my breast pump, Wednesday I have my doc appointment and my last prenatal massage...so there are some things going on this week to keep busy. I also plan to get my thank you cards out from my baby shower. |
 | Comment from acrichton » Posted Jul. 6, 2014 9:39am hang in there the end is so close!! im 37w tomorrow and im going walking in town today...I want to get things to start moving along in the right direction. When is your next appt? |
 | Comment from AshleyLauren » Posted Jul. 6, 2014 1:30am lol yikes! I am scared for what is to come for me, but excited you are so close to your due date! Baby will be here before ya know it :) |
