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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
37 weeks + 5 days update
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Well, there’s your update. Ain’t nothin’ happening.
Okay, maybe that’s not the whole truth, but you grasp the general idea. I haven’t had my cervix looked at (or poked) to see if I’m dilating, and I haven’t asked them to. Even if I am dilating and effacing that doesn’t mean diddly squat: the amniotic sac is intact, so I can walk around for weeks like that. I think doctors at UNC might be becoming a bit more conservative when it comes to pelvic checks. That’s good - it’s a step towards the “let mom’s body do what it needs to” method of medicine. The doctor told me to make appointments for the NEXT FOUR WEEKS on my way out. *faints*
*revives*
Yeah, I didn’t go that far. I already have appointments set up through July 1, and if I go longer than that I’ll just have them squeeze me in wherever. I don’t want to have to call and cancel a bunch of appointments. My blood pressure is normal (hell, my blood pressure would be good for even a NON-pregnant woman) and I’m gaining weight at a normal pace. They’re not going to bother the kid unless my body starts revolting and no one has even brought up the idea of stripping my membranes (which is a discomfort I’ll spare myself from unless I end up post-due date).
And what’s my body doing? Lots of Braxton-Hicks. Some cramps in a low-down place. My hips are loosening up. Occasional pressure on the birth canal. From what I’ve learned about 2nd pregnancies, you can go from having no signs of labor to having a baby hours later, so I’m just kind of “Eh” about keeping track of things right now. I did install a couple of contraction tracking apps on my iPhone. It’s hard to keep up with little pieces of paper (especially when you’re in bed), so that should be helpful…for whenever I do have contractions.
In house news - the master “suite” is a hot mess. Literally. Video proof:
I’m almost feeling envious of how far along you are. I hit 30 weeks tomorrow and I am just so sick of being pregnant I could scream. It feels like everything is 20 times harder than it needs to be.
I think once I got to the 35-week mark time started slowing waaaaaaaaaaaaay down. It really is a pretty miserable waiting game…especially with the lack of sleep.
37 weeks + 5 days update
________________________.
Well, there’s your update. Ain’t nothin’ happening.
Okay, maybe that’s not the whole truth, but you grasp the general idea. I haven’t had my cervix looked at (or poked) to see if I’m dilating, and I haven’t asked them to. Even if I am dilating and effacing that doesn’t mean diddly squat: the amniotic sac is intact, so I can walk around for weeks like that. I think doctors at UNC might be becoming a bit more conservative when it comes to pelvic checks. That’s good - it’s a step towards the “let mom’s body do what it needs to” method of medicine. The doctor told me to make appointments for the NEXT FOUR WEEKS on my way out. *faints*
*revives*
Yeah, I didn’t go that far. I already have appointments set up through July 1, and if I go longer than that I’ll just have them squeeze me in wherever. I don’t want to have to call and cancel a bunch of appointments. My blood pressure is normal (hell, my blood pressure would be good for even a NON-pregnant woman) and I’m gaining weight at a normal pace. They’re not going to bother the kid unless my body starts revolting and no one has even brought up the idea of stripping my membranes (which is a discomfort I’ll spare myself from unless I end up post-due date).
And what’s my body doing? Lots of Braxton-Hicks. Some cramps in a low-down place. My hips are loosening up. Occasional pressure on the birth canal. From what I’ve learned about 2nd pregnancies, you can go from having no signs of labor to having a baby hours later, so I’m just kind of “Eh” about keeping track of things right now. I did install a couple of contraction tracking apps on my iPhone. It’s hard to keep up with little pieces of paper (especially when you’re in bed), so that should be helpful…for whenever I do have contractions.
In house news - the master “suite” is a hot mess. Literally. Video proof:
Master Tour from Tiffany on Vimeo.
Posted by Tiffany on 06/16 at 04:06 PM
_______________________________________________________________I’m almost feeling envious of how far along you are. I hit 30 weeks tomorrow and I am just so sick of being pregnant I could scream. It feels like everything is 20 times harder than it needs to be.
Posted by Krissy on 06/17 at 03:17 PM
***I think once I got to the 35-week mark time started slowing waaaaaaaaaaaaay down. It really is a pretty miserable waiting game…especially with the lack of sleep.
Posted by Tiffany on 06/17 at 03:19 PM
***You don’t have a southern accent. =)
Posted by tina on 06/18 at 12:11 PM
***Oh, I have one! I keep it in hiding like that mean woman in Flowers in the Attic did to her grandkids. I cut it loose every now and again.
Posted by Tiffany on 06/18 at 12:18 PM
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