I had a couple of minor contractions at church yesterday, of all places. It was a little uncomfortable sitting in the pew. These days I feel as though I always have to sit with my legs wide open and I didn't want to do that in church because it is not very elegant - shall we say. Maya seems to be doing a lot better in the nursery these days. She has her moments when she cries so hard that they have to buzz us on our buzzer-beeper to come and retrieve her though. I think she enjoys the Sunday nursery times more than the Wednesday night times. We always have the church look after her on Wednesday nights while we are at Bible Study. Hopefully she will get accustomed to playing with other kids soon.
Well, here it is Monday - two days before my due date and we still have no baby. Jeremy had to drive to work yesterday to pick-up a few plans and we went with him so I could walk around the mall while he worked for a little bit. I think Maya and I walked for about an hour and then Jeremy came to get us. I was so flushed from walking fast and needless to say that my back and pelvis were in a lot of pain. I only had about 3 contractions after that - but nothing major. I think I am just getting used to them because they do not seem to be getting any stronger. Jeremy massaged my back when we got home and by morning I felt fine again. I have decided that I am not going to do anything else to help induce this labor because NOTHING is working. NOTHING I say! When this baby wants to arrive, it will. My next appointment is on Friday but I am not expecting her to say that I have progressed because for some reason I just happen to have stubborn babies and I have to live with that.
I woke-up at 3am on Sunday morning because I just could not sleep. I started working on Maya's wig that I am making for Halloween and then I got bored so at 4am I baked some blueberry muffins. Jeremy woke-up at 5:30am to the fresh scent of coffee and muffins.
Now it is just a waiting game.
2 Days until my due date!
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Wow girl..I really thought this weekend was it, with the full moon and you being 3 cm! My girlfriend told me to use evening primrose oil..that she went into the hospital at 6cm and didnt even know it..it doesnt start labor it just softens the cervix...anyways I tried it and had a baby 2 weeks early (after the first would have been late but was induced on her due date because of my blood pressure) I hope things start happening soon, or at least you aren't too uncomfy..I know how it is towards the end!! You will have that little bundle in your arms soon...last year today I had my contractions and tonight I would go in to find out I was 6 cm..tomorrow my little girl will be 1!! Can you believe it?? Hope you are well..praying for you daily! xoxo Diana (keep us updated!!)
Sounds like everything is getting in place though. Baking, making wigs, you are definitely nesting in order to get everything ready for when the little one does arrive. I know it can be frustrating waiting, but at least you know there is an end in sight, whether you go on your own or not. Good luck and take care. I will be praying for a good labour/delivery and a healthy baby and mom!!!
Hey Tammy, I feel your pain about stubborn babies! Jonah was induced at 8 days over due, and Logan came on his own 3 days late. So it can happen on it's own, but you may still be late, just like Maya. Does your doctor strip your membranes? I had mine done on the Friday (my due date with Logan) and my labour started Monday morning! Who knows if it had anything to do with it, but I can hope it did :)
Beth, I don't think my doc does that sort of thing. She hasn't mentioned it anyway. I am at the point where I just don't care anymore - as long as this baby is healthy, I will suffer through the pain until he/she comes.
Hey you, I am still alive. Dont worry ;) Glad to see your doing well and ready for that little one to pop out. I am excited for you and will be checking back regularily the next few days. Maybe have Jeremy send me a text message once baby arrives. 857-719-7425.
Love you
I am a friend of Desiree and am 24 weeks pregnant. I'm always interested to read other experiences. Best of luck! Oh yeah, I too married an American and am going through the Immigration pain!
Both my girls came all on their own at 9 days everdue. What a long wait it was but well worth it. Hope it's sooner rather than later for you. I recommend asking your doctor about stripping the membranes...it's a pretty normal practice and it helped when I was pregnant with Zoë.
Baking that early in the morning. Sounds like nesting to me. I hope things happen sooner than later for you. Take care, is shouldn't be much longer now.
My husband is in the navy and we have been living in Sicily since we got married so I'm just now preparing to go to the US consulate in Naples to do the interview for the immigrant visa. We will be moving to the US sometime in 2008 or early 2009 (gotta love the uncertain military life!). If I get approved next week for the Visa we will have only been married 1 yr. 5 months so I will too will be on a conditional status.
I hope labor starts soon!
I had two stubborn babies too. Zach was induced at 9 days and Isabella, well let's just say I tried everything to make her come early. I walked, hiked, jumped on a trampoline, bumpy road, the doctor stripped my membranes TWICE, even tried drinking cod liver oil! That got me started and to three cms, but it ended just as quick and gave me lots of hours in the bathroom!!! But she came when she wanted! She/he probably just needs those extra few hours to get ready. But like I said, boys are really stubborn. Keep uo the great attitude, cuase it is when you decide that you don't care, it will happen. Love ya.
I know that you want this baby soon, but you are not actually even due yet. I think the reason you are so anxious is because you (and the doctor) thought that you might go early. Doesn't look like that will happen. So just remember that it is obvious that this baby is not ready to come out yet. But it will be very soon. After that you will wonder where the time went. Love you, Mom
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