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Well, I am still pregnant. I saw my OB on Wednesday and he did a cervical stretch and told me that 75% of women go into labor with in 24 hours of the procedure. But it is 36 hours later and no such luck. The only thing that this very painful procedure did was cause some nasty cramps and back pain! I missed a lot of sleep last night due to anticipating labor and nasty cramps! I had no idea it was going to hurt that much. He said he would check me to see how far along I was, (I had gone back down to 1 cm dilated, but was thinned and the babies head was right there) and that he would stretch my cervix to get things progressing. When he was done and I had caught my breath I asked exactly what it was supposed to do and he said that it should put me into labor with in 24 hours. Holy shit! I had things to do! So I finished organizing the babies clean clothes and put some stuff away. But like I said here we are 36 hours later and nothing. I feel pretty awful though and the sciatica in my right leg seems to kick in at the worst times! All of a sudden I get a wicked pain down my right but check and my right leg gives out! Nice!!
I have lost my mucous plug though. I thought I had earlier in the week and this is what I told my doctor. But this morning what I saw was definitely it. So I guess that is another step in the right direction.
I must keep in mind that my due date is still 5 days away. So I must be patient. She will come when she is ready.
My next OB appointment is on my due date! Gosh time flies! I can not believe it is the end of August!
My weight is OK. The last time I checked I was 194lbs. This puts me up 44.5 pounds. But I do not care! I imagine it is even higher than that, but I stopped checking! I have much larger things on my mind right now and food comforts me! Plus I am hungry all the time! I will deal with what ever I am left with once the baby comes and we get settled. Once I see how much money I will get from unemployment I will figure out if I can afford to go back to weight watchers. Either way, I have the books and know the program and have already read about what to do while nursing. Plus I cannot wait to be able to even go for a walk!!! Gosh I miss being fit! At this point in time I am lucky if I make it to the car!
Alright enough of my whining, I'll keep ya'll posted!
Take care,
Wendy
Still Pregnant!!
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Aug 28 2006
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I am still pregnant and very uncomfortable! My back, thighs, legs and lower abdomen are so sore! Also, just today I seem to be having sharp electric shock pains up my right leg and into my bum cheek! Sciatic nerve maybe? Ouch! I have not updated lately as I have much larger things on my mind, like when will I pop? Also, I have been busily getting ready for our wee ones arrival a little at a time as I am so tired and worn out. I have not seen most of my friends since my baby shower and I feel awful but I am so tired.
My weight has gone crazy, but I don't care, I am pregnant! I will weigh myself tomorrow and post it. I don't really want to but I will! I peaked this morning and it was awful! Oh well. I have read up on Weight Watcher's while nursing and am set to start it once Trevor the baby and I get settled. I am excited to get back to eating less and working out! Who would have thought I would miss working out? I'd be glad to walk around the block!
I am due in just over a week! So exciting! I get up every day wondering if today will be the day. She can stay in as long as she wants, although we are very excited to meet her!
K, I am off to have some food!
I will post more tomorrow!
Take care,
Wendy
Well I saw an OB on Tuesday, she was very nice. My OB is on holidays and she is the one that would deliver me wee one if my OB could not be reached. She was very nice. She did an internal exam and I am 2cm dilated and have started to efface! Holy shit! I am completely amazed at how the human body just knows what to do and when to do it! She said this is no indication as to when I will pop, but it gives them a starting point if I go into labor and delivery and I am still only 2cm then I am not in active labor. Plus she said it is good to get some of the "work" done before I go into actual labor. I am so glad though that she told me that the exam would cause some bleeding, otherwise I would have had a heart attack!
I have not actually been feeling very good since my exam. I seem to be having cramps in my stomach that are actually quite painful (but not regular) with some tightening of my abdominal muscles. Probably just some pregnancy pains along with Braxton Hicks. Also I am still bleeding, just a little… Gosh this pregnancy stuff is so unpredictable!
Well only 1.5 days left of work. My life sure is going to be different in the weeks to come. I am scared yet so excited! It will be nice to get caught up on the last few things I need to do like wash all the babies clothes and buy diapers!!! I bought a nursing pillow, some breast milk storage containers and a breast milk / formula cooler bag on the weekend. This will be it for the purchases though. My last paycheck for a few months will be tomorrow. So only the necessities for a while
This weekend we are going to a wedding. Some good friends of ours Mike and Heidi are getting hitched! Well actually Trevor is in the wedding party. The groom, Mike was in our wedding party. We have to go to the rehearsal tomorrow night and then the wedding on Saturday at 2:30 and the reception at 8:30 and a dinner some where between that. I just hate to be so pregnant for all of it! I am going to be exhausted! Good news though, the dress I wore to my cousins wedding still fit me as of last week! So hopefully I will be fine.
I am so excited because Trevor spoke with his work and they said he could have a week off when the baby comes. He was worried they would only give him a few days because he can not book when it will be, but they said he should take a week. I am so excited to have him home with me and the baby and to be able to spend time with us in the hospital.
I won't be doing much when I am off. I can not walk very far and there for I am not going very far! The pressure of my stomach pulling downwards is just too much when I am standing and I must sit down frequently. I spend my days at work wanting to get home so I can lye down and be comfortable but as soon as I walk in the door I start my usual routine of tidying up, dishes, make lunches, shower and then cooking super. Except for getting a 1.5 hour work out at the beginning I have had this routine for years. Well it just is not working for me anymore. I need to just get home and lye down for a bit first and letting some of the cleaning go. Like today I can not wait to go home and lay down. I am tired and I am experiencing period like cramps and the pressure on my stomach is crazy. I can say that I am uncomfortable in my own skin right now and the only relief I get is when I am lying on my side.
OK enough wining, I get internet at home next Tuesday so I'll update about my next appointment on Monday and the big wedding.
Oh yes, I gained another 2 pounds this week. My attitude at this point in time is whatever! I am due in 2.5 weeks! I'll get back on track once I pop out this baby!
Take care,
Wendy
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