I don't have any pics for you, just imagine that I look the same only bigger and rounder. Yeah, I feel like a whale and there's no end in sight. Well, I guess there is but I just don't know when it is!
Technically I'm 37 1/2 weeks today but who's counting? Ha. So I had another doc appointment yesterday (every week now!) and everything looks good except one thing. I tested positive for Strep B. Which pretty much means I need to have an IV of antibiotics as soon as I arrive at the hospital. My doctor was really nice about it though and said it shouldn't effect things too much. I won't have to stay attached to the IV and I'll still be able to move around and get in the shower if I want. That made me feel a lot better! As Tim said, we want everything to go perfectly but we need to be prepared and be flexible if things change. She also said that the baby feels a 'little' posterior so I'm hoping she moves into a better position. I'm supposed to just keep sitting on my exercise ball and pray she moves! :) My SIL, Mindy had a posterior baby and it was a rough time for her! And my doc said that of her three kids it was the worst and she wouldn't have been able to survive without an epidural. My plan is to not have one and to rely on other natural relaxation methods. So please pray that she moves into a better position!
No contractions or anything so far. My doc doesn't do 'checks' so I don't know if I'm dilated at all. I'm so glad to not know because its so deceptive. Most everyone I know walked around for the last month at least 1 cm dilated and it didn't cause them to deliver any sooner. She might check me at my 40 week appointment if I haven't gone into labor by then but might not. I really love my doctor and I really appreciate how hands-off she is. She really considers child birth a natural, common practice that has been occurring without doctors and hospitals for thousands of years. I really feel like in ways she's a mid-wife with an MD. Which is great for me! I feel very confident in her opinions and expertise.
I made an appointment for a consultation with a group of pediatricians near us. A nursing mom's group I joined recommended them so I'm very positive about going to them. We have a few things to clear up first so hopefully we'll see eye-to-eye with them. :)
Libby's room is practically all ready and I will post pictures soon! I have one last thing I'm waiting on that I got shipped from Target. My Target giftcards have been a huge life-saver!! Those are really fabulous gifts!! Between Target, the thrift store, and craigslist we've been able to get everything we need (and a few wants too). :)
These last few weeks I'm trying to clean the house (slowly but surely!) and have some meals in the freezer. We have some standard favorites that freeze really well so I know that will come in handy. Tim is a fabulous husband but not gifted in the kitchen! So simplicity is key!
All in all I'm starting to feel ready but not rushed at all. I'm really enjoying resting and hanging out with Tim. It's hard to imagine how much my life is going to change in just a few short weeks so for now I'm just content to enjoy each day. Life will never be the same again!!
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My Dear!! I have been and will continue to pray that all goes well in your delivery. I wish I could be up there with you helping you prepare freezable meals, and cleaning house, and getting Libby's room ready.
Perhaps eating some ice cream will get her moving around again? ;-)
I Love you!
Sounds like everything is going well! Glad you're feeling so peaceful about it. :) (And isn't Target great, it's so convenient.)
Ugh, bummer about the group B. I'm being tested for that tomorrow.
It's great that even though you'll have an IV, you'll still be mobile! What a relief!
I'm sure Libby will turn for ya, and I'll pray that she does :). Us natural-birthing ladies do NOT need to deal with back labor!
I'm totally with you on not doing internal exams at this stage. There's just no point, in my opinion. I'm probably going to opt-out until I go past 40 weeks, I think. Then I might start to be a bit curious, lol.
Sounds like we're doing much of the same things right now! I need to pick a pediatrician (hope that isn't too tough) and finish the baby's room.
Let's hope we both have enough time to get things done!
We cant wait!!!!
Your household sounds really ready for Libby(good for you!). Emily came early and we had everything but her car seat! Do enjoy your time alone with your husband, it will NEVER be the same. I still have to use the bathroom with the door open, otherwise Em will bust it down.
Sweet Stacy! I can't wait!!! I do wish there were pics but considering the physical state you are in...I understand :0) I'm still in Btown! I stayed later and Brandon went back to Houston. Our church holiday tea was Monday so I stayed and helped all day at church then helped all night. It has been an INCREDIBLE blessing being around my old group of Christian women again...if only for a week! We need to talk! I can't wait to meet Libby!!!!
I am so excited for you guys! I can't believe it's getting so close! Congratulations!
oh gosh, you have to think about meal prep? we live very different lives...and becoming all the more different. I am so excited!
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