For all those who are wondering... No, this baby has not made her debut yet. Had my 40 week doctor appointment today. Don't know why I always had the 22nd down as my due date, because it's actually today. Anyway, last week she actually said I was a 2-3 (going backward from her saying a 3 the week before). This week, she said that I was definitely closer to a 2 last week, and now I'm a 3 going on 4. So there has been some progress.
I've had SO many suggestions on how to go into labor (especially from strangers), and I'm really quite convinced they're all a load of crap. (pardon me). Just my opinion though, and I guess I shouldn't knock things I don't try. Can you tell I'm hanging out in Negative-ville today?
I go back Tuesday for fetal monitoring and another check. Technically she said she can't induce me until I'm 41 weeks, but that she only does inducing on Tuesdays, so I would be waiting until Sept 2nd! (can't even fathom waiting that long). Luckily she has pretty high rank at the hospital and said she can get her way if she wants, and find a way to induce me THIS Tuesday if I want after my appointment. I just really don't want to be induced, but I REALLY don't want to be pregnant for another week either! ARGH. I don't know why, but it bothers me to think of not having the experience of, "oh, I think it's time" and having to time contractions or have my water break randomly, and what not before going to the hospital. Call me crazy.
Last, while I'm on a venting/rambling reel, I have decided on getting a light (aka Walking) epidural. Yes, I could change my mind once this labor thing hits, but for now I'm pretty set on that. I want to feel some of whats going on for a couple of reasons. 1. If she is still posterior when I start pushing, I know that can be much harder, and want to be able to push with my contractions, blah, blah, blah so there will be less chance of having a c-section (another thing, I think I'd be upset about). 2. I can't handle wake-boarding for the pure fact that my legs are strapped and can't move independently, and have a anxiety just thinking about not being able to move my legs at all with a full epidural. 3. I feel like I have something to prove (maybe a streak in me from growing up with 3 older brothers), NOT AT ALL knocking anyone who gets a full epidural (because again, I very well may go 100% with it), so please no one take offense. But I kind of want to "tough it out" to a certain extent. We will see, and feel free for the Moms out there to laugh hysterically while reading this thinking how silly I am! :)
So here I sit with my legs shaved, pedicure and manicure done, bags packed, house cleaned (which I did yesterday at about 5:30am), car washed and vacuumed, car seat strapped in, piano lessons on break, just wanting the pain to come!
the moms are always thanking us tremendously after we put in the epidurals and dose them. can't go wrong with an epidural :)
ReplyDeletemy bet is still on tomorrow! you're going coocoo for cocoa puffs!
ReplyDeleteYou are one funny mama! It reminds me of me though before I had Jackson. I just want to tell you something though... throw the birth plan out the window! The lighting, what you bring, it doesn't matter or make a difference. You can be the most organized prepared person ever and it makes no difference. I didn't plan on having my baby 6 weeks early and I had a plan too. I obviously had to throw that right out the window. His nursery wasn't done, I didn't have my pedicure, manicure or legs shaved. I didn't even have my bag packed, no nursing bras or pads,NOTHING! But we just made it work. I even paid my little sister to clean my house while we were in the hospital.
ReplyDeleteAbout the epidural. I had one and it was wonderful to not feel the contractions but it wore off a few minutes before I started pushing and I'm glad it did because I felt EVERYTHING during the pushing. I have me SCREAMING at the top of my lungs on video to prove it =)
I wanted the whole "I think it's time" SO SO BAD too and my water to randomly break. But it all worked out fine. Being induced was kind of cool. I went from a 3 to complete in less than 2 hours! However it works out, you'll just be so happy to have your beautiful baby at home. Good luck Jodee! You'll do so great.
Well, I'm one who thinks epidurals are overrated, obviously, so go ahead and do whatever you want and don't let anyone tell you differently. If you want, you can come over and move heavy boxes with me. I've been having contractions all day from doing stuff like that!
ReplyDeleteHere's my thought....I've heard from a few people (myself included). Have your date for your induction scheduled, then, because you are already so close, your body will just break down and go into labor the day of induction. Good luck with it. You never know what our crazy bodies are capable of!
ReplyDeleteEpidurals actually speed up my labor. With both kids the moment I had one I was ready to push in one hour with Noah and three with Natalie(this is after having been in labor for 24hrs.) Just remember it's about what you want and what makes you comfortable. Just remember to relax because that will make the labor go quicker. Which is what I can't do so that is why the epidural makes my labors speed along. I know your frustration so very well just try to relax and get some naps in because you wont be able to to for the next 18 or so years:)
ReplyDeleteI have no advice other than i hope your hips aren't shaped differently cause apparently Sherri's were and being induced didn't work the way they thought it would either way good luck!
ReplyDeleteOH, you poor thing. I was a couple days past with Regan and in tears every day. I LOVED my walking epidural with Regan. I could still feel everything BUT I wasn't in pain. Collin I couldn't get an epirdural and it was HARD!! GOOD LUCK!! She will come!!! BIG HUGS!!!
ReplyDeleteWow that sounds miserable. I'm sorry its taking so long for you to have her. And I'm glad your coming for Christmas so we can hang out. It feels like it has been so long. Oh by the way I dropped your present off at your mom's so you should get it when she comes.
ReplyDeleteGood Luck! I am so excited for you! You'll do great.
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