Well, this week was FULL of doctor's appointments and even more false labor. The false labor is starting to get really really frustrating. The other night I labored for about 5 hours, with 75-85 second contractions 7 minutes apart. Then it fizzled out and stopped, just like last time. I'd say three or four times a day since then I get one really "good" contraction. I'm pretty exhausted.
Today I feel like blah, I feel kind of weird and heavy, like I don't even want to use energy to lift my hand to do anything. I did a tiny bit of laundry but I think I'm done for the day.
My hips are hurting a lot. Joints and bones in the lower part of my body get very very VERY sore at night and are very sore when i get out of bed in the morning. Makes me feel like an old woman or something. My belly is very heavy and I don't have much support from core muscles when trying to do things like... sit up.
The other day I had a breast feeding class. There was only one other "student" in there, she was due more than a month after I am due and her belly was at least twice the size of mine. I hardly felt like I looked pregnant next to her. Poor thing must be miserable. And her husband is deployed so she has to labor alone when the time comes!! I can't imagine. I am so blessed to have my husband here with me when Emma decides to make her appearance.
As for Emma - still wiggle worm. Her fluid levels were excellent yesterday so no more concern. My next appointment with my midwife is on the 1st. I'll be a day shy of 39 weeks. I hope she tells me that Emma is coming out. ha!
Weight: 153 (30 lbs)
I'll post the photo later. Not in the mood right now. xoxo
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Sorry you're feeling so sore. By the end I had a hard time getting out of bed without help from Andrew. I do have to agree with you that compared to other women who are full-term, you do look smaller (luckier?). I don't know if you ever saw my full-term pictures on fb, but I was like a big beach ball hahhahaha.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the false labour/contractions are dilating your cervix for you? Here's hoping Emma decides to make her grand appearance any day now.