Due in Three

40 weeks and counting

I know, I know, it’s been a really long time since I’ve updated this blog…a month to be exact.  I apologize.  I have been super busy, and when I’m not super busy, I’m super lazy.  It’s pretty much one or the other.  I have lost the happy medium in the last few weeks of pregnancy. 

Mike and I have accomplished the huge task of completing Bryson’s room, yet there still always seems to be something that “must” be done before he comes.  Mike has found several projects to work on before his arrival.  I have the important task of sitting in the recliner in Bryson’s room while Mike works on the projects in there.  I guess you could say I’m just breaking it in…or that I’m completely useless in the last few days…or that I’m there for moral support.  Take your pick, I agree with all of these options. 

The past few doctor appointments have been alright.  They are weekly now, and Mike has been taking me to each of them because he’s awesome.  The doctor has been checking to see if I have dilated at each visit.  I am always hopeful for exciting news of progression, yet every time she checks me, I haven’t made any progress.  The nurse told me at one check up that she has had patients cry before because they hadn’t dilated yet.  I agree that it’s frustrating when there is absolutely no change, but crying?  Really?  Those must be some pretty uncomfortable ladies.  Don’t get me wrong, I have been pretty miserable at times, but I know the end result will all be worth it.

Because my cervix has made absolutely no changes, I’m confident Bryson is going past his due date of February 23 (three days from now in case you missed the title).  If that happens, the doctor has scheduled to induce me on Tuesday, March 1.  Depending on my non-active cervix, we will have to go to the hospital at either Midnight (if there is still no progress by our last visit tomorrow) or at 5:00 AM (if there is some action happening by then).  So I am now mentally prepared to have a relaxing drive to the hospital on the first.  If anything changes, and I hope it does because I am READY, that will be fine with me!

I do feel bad for Mike.  Due to my extreme discomfort, I have been a bit sassy at times.  One weekend I am pretty sure he wanted to find a hole and live it in until Bryson came.  But he didn’t, and I am grateful.  I couldn’t do this without him.  He has been a huge support and makes me feel better when I’m in pain.  He gives great foot and back rubs!  Thanks babe!

A new thing I have been feeling lately are big girl contractions.  The Braxton Hicks contractions still come pretty often, but I can tell the difference between those and the big girl ones.  The BG ones stop me mid-sentence for a good 45-60 seconds.  The BH ones I can at least carry on my conversations.  I had a BG contraction a little over a week ago when I was driving home and almost had to pull over.  It was the first one I had ever experienced, and it was rough.  I’m told those are minor compared to what the real thing feels like.  Great news!  So because of the driving with a contraction incident, Mike is now driving me to work.  We meshed our schedules together, so we are officially carpooling to work.  I have enjoyed our extra time together. 

I have currently been having contractions every five minutes since Saturday night around 7:00.  Some hurt, some don’t.  I called the doctor after about an hour of them, and she said to only count the ones that hurt.  So what generally happens is I will have the ones that hurt for about 15-20 minutes, followed by some that don’t hurt.  Then I get to start the counting process all over again.  Going on day number three of five minute contractions is becoming exhausting.  Hopefully he comes before I go insane.

This could be my last post until the little man arrives, so wish us luck as we deliver our precious baby boy.  Please pray for a safe delivery and a healthy, happy boy.  Thanks to all of you for your love and support during this exciting transition.  We are truly fortunate to have such an amazing support group in our lives.  We love you all!!