Whoa.
This is serious business. 38 weeks down and one week to go {until my induction.} Can someone please tell me when the hell this happened? I feel like I was just announcing my pregnancy on the blog, and now here we are. In the last week of what may possibly be my very last pregnancy. Craziness.
I guess when I think about the fact that I found out I was pregnant on January 6th, it does seem like a long time. I mean... that's all damn year. But when you're pregnant with baby #3 and you have not one, but two toddlers keeping you busy, it really does fly by.
And here we are.
I'm actually feeling a little better this week. I know I did a lot of complaining in my last update, but I was just being honest. Trust me, that wall I hit? It's still there. Besides my aching belly and constant contractions, what hurts the most are my outer hips and inner pelvic bones/groin area. I feel like someone beat me up {I guess they kind of did, right?} They're sore and almost feel bruised. I guess it's just the weight of the baby, but OUCH. So painful.
But overall, I do feel a little better. Or maybe it's simply the fact that I know the end is near. I was thinking that as I was up for two hours the other night about to puke up stomach acid.
The end is near.
So, 38 weeks. This is the exact point in my pregnancy that I delivered Carter. He was 9.5lbs and I can't help but wonder exactly how big this baby is right now. I highly doubt he/she has even hit the 9lb mark yet, but we'll see. I have a feeling this will be my "peanut" baby. We'll know soon enough.
As for appointment updates, my BPP was perfect. After having ultrasounds every single week for the past 13 weeks, I can't believe that I only have to get through ONE MORE this Friday. Just one more with no slip-ups from the tech. I may even ask them not to say anything to me. I don't even want to watch either. We're this close to making it. Thisclose.
As for my OB appt, I found out that I'm currently 5cm dilated and 50% effaced. Considering that I was 6cm dilated and 70% effaced with Brynn for over 2 weeks, I'm completely use to this and I fully expect to make it to my induction next week.
I'll tell you one thing though... it makes for a hell of a short labor. ;)
Pregnancy: 38 weeks
Weight Gain: 29 pounds
Weeks until September 10th Induction: ONE WEEK from today!
Sleep: Contracting/cramping almost constantly, pregsomnia in full force, it's all very lovely.
Gender: We're team green, so we'll find out in September!
Health: My BP was slightly elevated at my last appt. We'll just watch it.
Movement: Still lots of movement, which is painful at this point, but I still love it.
Belly: Measuring over 4 weeks ahead right now, linea negra is slowly getting darker, and my belly button has been out for awhile.
For comparison, here's my 38 week {bare} belly shot with Brynn and my 38 week belly shot with Carter the day before his birthday!
Next Appointment: OB Appointment: Thursday, September 6th at 38w4d. Biophysical
Profile: Friday, September 7th at 38w5d. THAT'S IT!!
5 comments:
You're walking around at 5 cm????? Holy cow! I never made it past 4 cm without an epidural with either kid. Aren't you worried the baby might just...fall out? (Totally kidding, obviously. I know how babies get out.)
Oh my... you are getting SO close!! I keep stalking IG/FB/Twitter for possible labor news!! :)
I cannot believe you are still walking around that dilated! When you posted that I thought for sure you'd go by this weekend, especially with the full moon. (i know, just what every pregnant woman wants to hear, but seriously, WOW!). You must have a cervix of steel. Rest up, Mama :)
WOOHOO!! Almost there. Maybe you will go in before your induction!
I am so excited for you!! I can't believe it's so close and how many of us are so excited to find out what it is!! Good luck you baby making machine!
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