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I am in pain.
My hips, back, and stomach muscles near my navel all hurt SO BAD. Especially when I get out of bed during the night (3+ times!) or in the morning. I have also started to have swelling pretty badly and the carpal tunnel I experience is aggravated by the pressure. Nevermind that I cannot wear shoes for any amount of time without lines indenting my feet.
Baby was/is breech... I'm not entirely convinced as to where s/he is... I feel hiccups in my left hip but it feels like a head and foot are under my ribs. I'd like an ultrasound to be sure; if it is breech I won't be staying home. I am too afraid of a breech delivery, but more scared for a c-section, so I'd try to birth naturally in the hospital with my wonderful Dr. Then I'd only be 20 minutes away at any time from being like, "OK, no... cut the baby out. I tried."
In the meantime we are trying all kinds of things like inversions, cold packs where the head is, and playing music/talking to baby down where the head should be. I was upset when I found out Monday after the midwives felt for the baby, but there's only so much I can do and everything happens for a reason. Everything will be alright even if it doesn't go as I wished it would.
I get checked again today; I really hope that doesn't spur labor to start with my sensitivity to cervical checks. We still have to finish the baby's curtains, install the carseat and do laundry!
The baby shower on Sunday was BEAUTIFUL!!! So many people came and gave our baby such nice things to welcome it into the world. It meant everything to have everyone there and it was very overwhelming in a wonderful way to feel how happy people are for us to welcome this wee one! My parents and family did a great job putting it together and it just made me a bit verklempt.
We're getting close... any day/night I could wake up and be in labor. I'm very excited.
Stumble it!
5 comments:
Ohhh sweetie I am so excited!!! Your little one is almost here! Everything with the birth is going to go fine and you will be snugglin' up your little one before you know it!
Love you!
Jamie
http://www.ilookgoodtoday.com
I am SO PROUD of your birth attitude. The ONLY important thing is getting baby BORN in a way that is safe to you and baby. There is NO failure in whatever way it happens.
I'm getting excited for you :)
Aw, baby will be here soon and you'll be feeling so much better! Physically of course, and emotionally you'll be over the moon :) Whether natural delivery or c-section your plan is good and you'll both be in good hands. Have I told you I was in the delivery room once and saw a baby born? It was amazing and truly miraculous.
@Jamie, me tooo!!! LOVES!!!
@Mary Beth, thank you. Very much.
@Stacie, thank you! It will all be OK. I didn't know that before; that is awesome!!!
I'm so glad you had a beautiful shower and am hoping that baby moves into the right position. I can't believe that it could be any day now! I am just busting with excitement for you!
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