Monday, May 29, 2006
38 weeks
Well, I am now a week farther along than I carried Sammie. I honestly never thought I would make it this far but it just makes me think how different this baby will be from Sammie.
Will she be completely laid back or is it just so nice floating in that amniotic fluid that she's not ready to come out? I know that probably has nothing to do with it; there's some sort of trigger that happens to start the whole process, I would imagine. But it's still fun speculating as to why she hasn't come out to face the world.
You know, there's one thing that really bothers me at this stage, (If you're pregnant, don't read this next part. I don't want to make you worry.) everyone says that if the baby is not moving a certain amount of times in an hour to go in and see the obstetrician, but they also say that if the baby moves too much, it could be fetal distress and to contact the obstetrician. It makes it so worrisome on the part of the mother. So I'm lying there and she starts to move a lot more than normal, should I freak out or just enjoy seeing my belly doing the wave? When I asked my mid-wife, she said that we are not guaranteed tomorrow with anyone, including our children. I thought that was the best answer because it takes the stress off of me and lets me just enjoy every moment I have.
Jennifer at 10:06 AM
7 Comments:
I always went to 41 weeks (I have the stretch marks to prove it). I get the feeling that you don't want this to go on much longer but 38 weeks is still early.
I am just so thankful that this pregancy is this far along and that the baby is so healthy. Keep us all updated as we are thinking every day what is going on down there in North Carolina.
Great answer from the midwife - so true! :) I can imagine how you're feeling, so eager to hold your little one...the last few weeks can drag so much can't they! I have one advantage, I know mine will be a c-section so I have a definite date to look forward to.
Enjoy the last few 'days' of being pregnant...and I really hope the birth goes smoothly for you and your little girl.
Lynne,
I didn't realize you went so far. I don't even think they let people go that far here; maybe a couple days past 40 and that's it.
Faraja,
Part of me wants the baby out now, because I can watch over her and I feel like I can protect her. (Again, me thinking I can control my situation)
The other part enjoys the attention of a round belly and the excuse to be able to sleep whenever I want. It is amazing, though that 2 weeks seems like an eternity in the last trimester of pregnancy, but any other time it passes without me even taking much notice.
Hi Jennifer You don't know me personal,(I am your family, from Holland) but I follow your pregnancy , by reading your blog. I really wish you and your husband ALL the best and enjoy the pregnancy. Love your belly!
Update!!!?!!
Jen,
Is this not THE most amazing gift ever??? How blessed are we! Thank God!!!
I am so looking forward to meeting you!
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