So, I have finally made it what is supposed to be the last week of my pregnancy. At my Dr appt on Tuesday I still had not made any progress, but she said that it did not really mean anyting and that I could have everything happen all at once. We have decided that if I don't have the baby by next Friday (the 4th) then we will schedule to induce me probably toward the end of the next week (by the 11th)if I haven't had him already. I am starting to get really anxious about it and that is probably making the time go by slower for me. Last week went by pretty fast because Carol was coming on Thursday and that gave me something to look forward to, but now I don't have anything between now and when the baby comes. I think I just need to relax because ideally I shouldn't have the baby until like next Thursday because (this sounds crazy) but Darrin has a test on Monday and needs to work on some school stuff!
As far as my health goes, I am still doing well, but am just so exhausted from doing nearly nothing. I have really gone down hill this week and have been swelling alot more and have alot of pain in my stomach, groin, legs,and feet when I get up from sitting or laying down in bed.Plus my carpal tunnell is getting worse and my hands hurt all the time!! Yesterday I cleaned house for a few hours in the morning and then went on a quick trip to the grocery store in the afternoon and I was exhausted. I couldn't even finish my housework and all I had to do was vacuum the hard flores which would have taken like 10 minutes, but it was too much for me. So, I rested a bit and took a shower and got into my PJ's by like 5:00. But after resting for a little bit, I was better and was able to work on fixing dinner but went to bed to read by like 8:00. Darrin was kidding about how I might be in labor because I was having abdominal pains and he was asking if I was having contractions. I told him I hoped not because I was too tired to be in labor. It was then that I realized I need to try to not get so tired because I don't want to be worn out before I even get to the hospital. I just feel guilty for just sitting around not doing anything productive because I am home all day, but I may have to start or maybe split up my stuff a little bit. I am also starting to have some nausea again like I did in the first trimester. :(
Ok, enough complaining. It could be alot worse and I am lucky I don't have to go to work and don't have a toddler running around to chase like I will when I have our next baby!!! I'm going try to enjoy this last little bit of being pregnant and it just being Darrin and me!!
I know the feeling of waiting!! Layken was 41weeks and 1 day when he was born....I was induced. Enjoy the last week or so you have becauseyou won't get another break for like 18 years :) He will come when he is ready, and you won't even remember the last week of waiting. Good luck, and I can't wait to see pics, and hear a name!
ReplyDeleteOh Diana! Hang in there! You are doing so great! It just gets soo hard at the end. I can remember one time at the end of my pregnancy I had to run to the mall for one small thing and when I went in and realized I parked at the wrong end and I was going to have to walk all the way to the other end of the mall and I teared up right then and there. It was MORE than exhausting just to HAUL my heavy body all that way. So I can completely relate. But more than anything...try not to worry about cleaning your house or getting things accomplished. Really try and enjoy the last stretch of babying yourself, sleep in late, stay in ultra comfy clothes, watch your favorite shows because all the commotion is just about to start and you will miss this normalcy. Good luck! I can't wait to see pics/meet your little guy!! Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the support. It's nice to hear from other mommies who have been there and done that!
ReplyDeleteyeah for baby olson coming soon!! you just need to make sure to relax and rest these last couple of days of freedom. :) i almost texted you yesterday asking where that baby was. maybe that's the sign of things to come.
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