Week 38
Size: a pumpkin!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +35 (no gain this week)
Maternity Clothes: All maternity now except for a few dresses
Stretch Marks: None… Lathering up with lotion.
Gender: GIRL!!
Movement: Tons. She’s a wild one.
Sleep: Not too hot.
Cravings: Anything frozen or cold.
Aversions: None.
Symptoms: Nausea, swelling and lots of aches and pain.
Labor Signs: Contractions here and there, still one cm dilated.
What I Miss: Being comfortable.
What I’m Looking Forward To: Meeting our baby girl on Friday!
Best Moment This Week: Finding out we are a week away from meeting her!
Thoughts: This has been a rough week. Last Monday, I woke up with horrible back pain. It lasted from 10:30-9am and then came back and stayed until 4pm. I thought I was in labor, took a shower, packed the rest of the bags and headed to the Dr. first thing expecting to hear it was time. That was not the case. I hadn’t progressed at all. The Dr. said my pains were “normal” pregnancy pains and offered ambien to sleep. I wanted no part of the meds and knew she wasn’t really grasping what I was trying to tell her. I left the appointment defeated and still in pain. I kept my weekly appointment Thursday with a Dr. I’ve seen more often, again hoping to go, hear there was progress which of course would explain all the back pain. Right away I heard there was no progress and he mentioned the pain could be my kidneys but didn’t offer any testing, just pain killers. Which again, I refused the meds. I haven’t taken anything thus far and don’t want to start now. I left the appointment in tears. I prayed I would be able to make it to my next appointment on Thursday, the 9th. Sunday night the pain started up again and was by far the worst I’ve experienced. I was up all night again, couldn’t lay down, stand up, sit up, bend over, etc. I finally woke hubs up at 4 and he went to the store and got me tylenol, took my phone and called my dr. They told me to go in first thing. I didn’t have any hopes in going in for the appointment, since I’ve done it before. Mom came to take me to the Dr, at this point I was throwing up and dizzy so no driving for me and hubs had an important day at work. And this time we saw my favorite Dr. He listened to all of my symptoms and sent me for an ultrasound. About an hour and a half later, I learned I had fluid in my kidneys, which is what is causing all the pain. Unfortunately, the only thing that will get rid of the pain is delivering my sweet girl. Therefore, we are checking into the hospital on Thursday night and will be induced on Friday morning. Since I’ll be 39 weeks, I feel comfortable with this plan. I’m hoping the next few days fly by. I’m pretty much on bed rest due to the pain so hopefully I can count on blogger and Pinterest to pass time. By this time next week, we will be home with our little one!
I hope Thursday goes well for you…will be thinking of you and praying for a safe delivery! xo
Best wishes for Friday… I can't wait to see her picture! I feel like it was just yesterday when you announced your pregnancy
I'm sorry you aren't feeling well but so excited that you get to meet her so soon! I will be thinking and praying for a safe, quick delivery & healthy baby!!
From personal experience and just Wong were your at I feel your pain. I was on bed rest for three weeks and so glad when the day came to be induced. Praying for a smooth and safe delivery Friday.
I'm so sorry you aren't feeling well, but very happy that your Dr. ordered an ultrasound… and that you get to meet your baby girl in 2 days! Will be thinking of you and praying for a safe delivery!
I'm sorry that you're in pain, but I imagine you're so excited to meet your little girl! Congrats ahead of time!
Best wishes for Friday, just think you will be holding your aweet baby girl in a few days!
Oh my goodness! You poor thing!! I'm so sorry for your pain but I'm so thankful you saw that good dr. who recognized the problem!! Just think, a few more days and you get to see your sweet baby girl!! 🙂 Thinking of you!!
Ahh that's terrible you're in pain, but hopefully the week goes by quickly! So exciting you'll be meeting your baby girl on Friday! Also, your dog is so adorable 🙂
Oh no…I am so sorry you are in so much pain but thankfully only a few more days!!!! So exciting for you…I know you are ready to meet your baby girl! 🙂 Best wishes!
I'm so sorry to hear you've been in pain! I can't believe they didn't listen to you! Take it easy and your sweet baby girl will be here before you know it! I'll be thinking of you on Friday! xoxo
Good luck on Friday! I'm excited that the time has finally arrived! I know you will be glad to meet her and finally be out of pain. Keeping you guys in my thoughts this week!
Good luck! It's no fun being told you will no longer get to go into labor on your own and that baby needs to come out for health reasons, but it is nice to meet baby earlier than expected! Good luck with the induction!
Good Luck with your induction and delivery!
good luck with your delivery!!! 🙂 🙂
so excited for you!! I'll be thinking about you on Friday! can't wait to "meet" lil miss