Still Pregnant...
Okay, okay... so I have to admit, I was really worried about this week dragging on and being painful but I actually had a really great week. I stayed in my jamis all week but I did pamper myself every morning when I woke up, I think I spent two hours every morning getting ready! So even if I was in my jamis at least my hair and makeup was done!! I had so much fun hanging out with my nephew, my sister took me to lunch, my mom took me for ice cream, I spent LOTS of time outside going for long walks just enjoying myself and the beautiful weather, and Jesse and I had a picnic and Jesse learned how to fly his remote control airplane that him and his dad built. It really was an amazing week. I have felt great. I am still unbelievably uncomfortable but feel like I am so lucky because I really do feel so great. The nighttime is a little bit tough. I have noticed that during the day she is pretty still and doesn't really move a lot like she used to, but right when I lay down for bed she wakes right up. She moves so much and is so strong that it makes me really nauseous and causes quite a bit of pain for me and makes it VERY difficult to sleep. I pretty sure she sits on all kinds of nerves because I get the sensation that my ribs are asleep, when I take really deep breaths my fingers go to sleep (weird).
We had our doctor's appoint on Friday and it was another disappointment. I still was exactly the same as the last two weeks.. I had not dilated anymore then 1 1/2-2 cm!! I was so upset and frustrated all I could do was cry. He said some people can go 2 weeks over their due date, I'm like you have got to be kidding me! I cannot do it.. Then he gave me the option to be induced but wanted to make sure I knew the risks which are higher chance of c-section, but he said he felt comfortable inducing me if that's what I wanted. I almost felt guilty saying yes let's do this.. the baby is so happy in there she just doesn't want to come out! Even though I felt guilty I asked him when the soonest time we could get this done would be. So the plan is.. I go in on Sunday afternoon (Mother's Day) to have a foley catheter placed. If anyone has had any experience with this please tell me! I don't know anyone who has had it, I hear it's very painful. Anyway, he says it takes about 5 minutes to put in and then we just leave it for the night and it will help with dilation. We are scheduled to go to the hospital the next morning at 8am to get started. I am beyond scared and nervous. I have one million questions running through my head, I hate diving into the unknown, I just feel so unprepared and feel like I have no idea what I am doing, and it scares me to death. I'm sure these are normal feelings, but ready or not, here we go!
3 comments:
Yay! I cannot wait to see pictures. All will be well. You are in good hands. Like I previously mentioned you get a catheter while in labor, but they do not insert it until after the epidural. Therefore, I have little advice on that subject. I have inserted quite a few in my CNA days and my best advice to the patient is breathe, do not hold your breath and try and relax. It will help with insertion. Best of luck!!!
Amanda I've had two inductions at Ogden Regional. Both went great! Don't worry, get plenty of rest, take things to do, get your epidural when you want it so you're comfortable. Enjoy the delivery!
I didn't read this until after the baby was born so I wish I could say good luck and give you a pep talk but instead all I can say is congrats and I'm sure you did amazing! Going through labor is always scary...even when you've done it before because you really don't know what's going to go down and it's a pretty worked up crazy experience! It happens so fast too. Can't wait to see some posts about cute little lady!
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