i just dont want to think about any of the unpleasantries of this. cervix checks to see if im anymore dilated? why? it feels like they are scratching a nail all the way up. it hurts like hell! and the induction...well my mum said i was 4 days late adn my sister 12 days late so im sure this baby will be no exception-even though it seems like it is surely getting moldy up there.....so, they were pretty cool with my decisions and they are making me come in this saturday to get a non stress test, which is where they listen to the heartbeat and make sure it looks good and not decelerating at all. then monday i go back for them to do a biophysical exam which is just a fancy name for an ultrasound to see if the amniotic fluid is the right level, to make sure the baby is ok and not strangling on the cord, and some other stuff but idont remember. then i have to go back a few days later on friday. Friday is the day before i hit my 42 week time slot. friday is the day that they want to make me and my cervix spew out profanities. friday is the day they want to strip my membranes...just a fancy term for put their finger up into my cervix, gently pull the bag of water that the baby is chillin in away from the cervix and then massage the cervix...all in hopes of releasing oxytocin to stimulate labor. if that doesnt work then the following day they want me to start pitocin to jump start stuff. i havent decided what i want to do. i figure that the good Lord will hear my prayers and i will start labor on my own before all this craziness of pulling, massaging, and stimulating--the only person i like doing that is marco---NOT the midwife with the tyrannosaurus rex hands!!!
i have been having cramping but nothing regular. i feel pressure down yonder which is new and i feel the constant need to pee pee which is new too so hopefully the acupuncture that i have been getting the past week is working to get this kid off the couch and up and out!
i still feel great though and cant complain. except for the amazingly annoying numb fingers i feel great. i laid the bathroom floor and i am getting lots done. but i tire of being el pregadente and not being able to bend over or get off the toilet after peeing lol
decided to set up my own little studio to take pics of my tum tum with marco. some turned out really cute! super excited!
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Crytal I love you and your new little bundle of joy already..I wish the very best of luck to you and your new family..can't wait to see him..You're gonna be a GREAT mommy and Marco will be a terrific daddy..love you!
ReplyDeleteHAH! You guys are in for it! This baby is going to come out with as much spunk as you have and I LOVE it! Congrats! Love the pics and looking forward to the ones where you get puked on! Cause that's life and you gotta love the little puker. They get better with their aim as they get older, most of the time. You are going to be a fabulous mom. Just don't go karate kicking anymore cars in the middle of the street! LOL! Congrats, love! You RAWK and so will your little munchkin!
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! I wish I would of done something like this!!!
ReplyDeleteHEy!! I loved your blog! you are going to be soo glad you did this and baby will thank you too. i cannot wait to see you soon and baby! plus make you some Kenyan food :) and maybe give you recipes if you play nice. I think you should do whatever your heart tells you and I am sorry you have to go through all of that. There is a plan and no Dr, Midwife, or drug is going to change that.... just stay with you gut instinct and we are all praying for a happy, healthy baby !!! my thoughts and prayers love!! xoxoxo
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