Throw a party, I've progressed to 2 cm! Slow but steady, I say. I had a conversation with Dr. Joe this morning about my strong desire to have this baby as soon as possible. "I'm not really interested in going past my due date... I think he's running out of room in there!"
"Well, good news is I think that's usually what causes them to come out," he replied, as he looked at me with amused eyes. You'd think by his expression that he has had this very conversation before.
Isn't that a relief. Is that supposed to make me feel better? I thought to myself as I smiled back at his dry humor. "Can you estimate how big you think he is?" I asked.
"I'd say high 7's, maybe low 8's," he answered.
"How can you tell?" I questioned out of curiosity.
"Experience." Again that amused smile.
Stick a fork in me...
I know I'm the typical 9-month pregnant woman who is simply DONE. I know, I know, you don't need to say it because I KNOW. I just have to be patient. It'll happen when it happens. There's nothing I can really do about it but let nature take its course. Enjoy these last days of rest. You don't believe it now, but you'll miss these days. Blah, blah, BLAH. Thank you, friends, I know you mean well. But at this point I don't really want to hear anymore of that. Instead I want your sympathy! I'm tired! I'm HUGE! I'm uncoordinated and clumsy! I'm hot and sticky - all the time. I want to be able to see my toes again... and wear all of those clothes I miss... and roll over in bed without having to "help" my belly over. I want heartburn to quit stalking me. And I want SUSHI!
Whew - good to get that out. I think I've done a pretty good job of handling this whole pregnanacy thing well so far, so it was bound to happen. I needed to whine... a little... okay a lot... so thanks for listening.
Those of you who know me well know that patience isn't my strongest attribute. I do have a measure of it, but not as much as I'd like. It's always an area of growth for me, so this whole waiting thing is taking its toll. However, I will do my best to bear through these remaining days as best as I can, and spare you of the complaining...
... I'll save that for Kevin.
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Ahhh ... there really is nothing quite like a good piece of clothing ... WITH A ZIPPER ... to anticipate after the baby arrives! I have come extra really gross tasting oil that I took when I was pregnant with Joshua. Sent me into contractions ... want me to bring it over??
Hey -
Long time no see! This is Kelly (formerly Bryant, formerly foster, formerly Bryant again - now Wilbanks) Wow -- that's too many name changes.
I just read your blog posting and I wanted to encourage you. I'm studying to become a Doula right now (A Doula - in case you don't know offers emotional support for a woman and her partner during pregnancy and birth). So, I've been reading a lot about labor and delivery lately. Don't be discouraged by 2cm because not only have you dialated, but your cervix is thinning and tipping as well. Both are things your body needs to do before this little guy comes. Sometimes doctors only talk about dialating or that's only what mom's hear, but there is so much more going on behind the scenes.
I'd love to chat with you and maybe help distract you while you wait for your body to get ready for this birth. 503-853-1240
Kelly Wilbanks
oh, rachel! i know... the end totally sucks!!!! man, i am super sorry and so wish there was a magic little button you could push! maybe you are wanting to let your body go naturally, but fyi - i got the same "talk" from my dr. with caleb. she didn't thought he would be in the low 8's for weight and wouldn't even talk about inducing me. i ended up going 9 days late and went into pretty weak labor the night before. i ended up getting pitocin anyway and he was 9 lbs, 10 oz!! yeah, not exactly what she had thought. anyway, i wish someone had told me to push the whole inducing thing a lot earlier. it was my first time, so i just assumed the dr. would know what to do and i just went along for the ride. however, you do have a say! so, if you are thinking you want to be induced, i would demand things a little more rather than suggest them. otherwise it's easy to get bulldozed over. even if you scheduled it for your due date. just a thought, but i wish someone would have told me to be more forward when going through the whole thing. ultimately you are paying them and it is your birth.
okay, with that said, i am totally sympathetic and know all about all those complaints you listed. hang in there...
you can do it mama! hang in there!
Oh Rachel,
I have so been there! I would also pursue being induced especially if you go past your due date. I know here they dont let you go past a week, and I remember my dr. telling me it was an option before my due date if I wanted her to delivery because she was going to be out of town during the week of my due date. Also she told me some people swear by red raspberry tea so I drank a ton of it that last week and he did come 3 days early so maybe there's something to it? Worth a try I guess. Hang in there!
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Erica
why must children put us through this from the very beginning??? trying to teach us patience or something??? Just come out!!!
kevin, this one's for you:
i know this sounds weird, but if you gargle with cayenne pepper and breathe on rachel's stomach for 20 minutes isaac is guaranteed to come out. repeat 3 times and then hook her up to pitocin.
Ed
I have COMPLETE sympathy, Rachel. There's nothing to "enjoy" about these days before the baby is born, it's misery. And despite what those dumb "well-meaning" friends and non-friends alike say --- it's way better when the baby is out!!!! I hope he comes soon and you don't have to face anymore dumb comments from any dumb people. (Can you tell I just went through this?) Hope it's really soon!
Oh, those last days and weeks drag ON and ON!!! Praying that you get good rest these last days (or hours...or minutes)...
Can't wait to hear the news!
Don't fret my pet, it's okay if you whine. I'm an advocate for whining!!! Just look at it this way no one has ever stayed pregnant forever, he's bound to come out eventually. :) I love you and I'm praying for you.
Yep ... you and Eli are birthday twins! October 30th is his birthday! You'll have to bring your boys to the party to celebrate :)
oh Rachel, I do not meen to stalk you, but I check on here all the time. Thinking of you!!! Loves Krysten
Hmmm...haven't heard from you in a few days...is Isaac here?!?!?!
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