Saturday, May 14, 2011

38 weeks and 4 days

So, I am finally on maternity leave. My last day at work was yesterday. I am so relieved. I cleaned some of baby girl's clothes yesterday. I am feeling very anxious, tired, excited, impatient, and every other feeling you could think of. I am also trying to relish every moment with my little boy while he is still the only child. I know it's going to be so different once baby girl comes, and I want to spend as much quality time with him as possible.
Now to get you caught up on what has been happening the last couple of weeks:

Survey

How far along?: 38 weeks 4 days
How big is baby?: The size of a watermelon..
Stretch marks?: Yes. :(
Maternity clothes: Maternity leggings, dresses, and some long tops..getting too big.
Sleep?: What is that?
Moment this week?: Finding out when I will be getting induced. and my last day at work. :)
Food Cravings?: Cantaloupe, root beer, ice cream, Twix!
Gender?: Baby Girl
Movement? Yes.
What I miss?: SLEEP, balance, good memory, and some strawberry margarita.
Belly button: Out.
What I'm looking forward to?: Seeing and holding my baby girl!
During my 36 week check up I was 1 cm dilated and 80% effaced. I had a trip to the hospital during the weekend due to a stomach bug I caught, which made me vomit everything. They had to hook me up to an IV to make sure mommy and baby were okay. I started having contractions midway through my IV. I wasn't progressing, so I was sent home (Thank goodness!). My contractions eventually stopped the next day.

During my 37 week check up I was 1-2 cm dilated and still 80% effaced. And my last and final check up at 38 weeks I was 2-3 cm dilated and still 80% effaced.

I am scheduled to be induced at 6 am on March 17, 2011 (Tuesday). I asked my doctor if she could break my water first before using any Pitocin. I want to see if I can progress naturally without the help of Pitocin. I also wish that I go before then, so that they don't have to induce me at all. But I know baby girl will come when she is ready. If she doesn't come by Tuesday, I'm afraid we would have to evict her, so that we can finally see her. :)

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