I guess I should post something. I know everyone is wondering if this baby is here yet. I am so done. I'm a frustrated, foggy-headed, hormonal mess. I've just been walking around in a daze. I haven't committed to anything for the last week or so because I was positive I'd have a baby by now.
Ok, now that I got that out of the way....... I'm 134 pounds and who knows what the baby is. I'm not even going to look it up because Clara was 2 weeks early and 7 lb., 3 oz. and I don't want to know how big the baby probably is now. I know, the weight doesn't really matter, but Clara's head size has always hovered around the 100th percentile and Chris was a big baby, so I'm just slightly anxious to get this thing out of me sooner rather than later.
There have been several nights that I've thought "this is it", but as it turns out, the baby was just messing with me. One night I woke 4 different times with very painful contractions 3-5 minutes apart. I'd have 4 or 5 of them, then they'd get further apart and I'd fall asleep again. That was a week ago.
Some nights I wake at least every hour with horrible pain in the side I'm sleeping on, wincing in pain as I roll to the other side. And then other nights I'll sleep through the night on one side waking maybe once to pee. I have no idea what causes the awful nights.
My feet started swelling a few days ago. I'd never experienced swelling before and man is it painful! My legs and feet just tingle and feel numb from the knee down. Thankfully it's only just now become a issue. The baby is still very active, especially right as I'm trying to fall asleep. If it gets bad, a lot of times all I have to do is lift my shirt and it stops. I don't know if it's the light or what, but it will calm right down. I just realized the baby doesn't get startled when the dogs bark, which is great. Clara was the same way. The barking didn't bother her before or after she was born.
Sorry about my little pity party. Don't mind me; like I said I'm a complete mess. I'll be right as rain as soon once I'm able to hold my sweet baby. I'm beyond thankful that the baby is healthy and getting big and strong and I cannot wait to find out if there's more pink in our future or if we're in for something totally different. The suspense is killing me!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Thirty-Nine Weeks
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I am so glad you posted something. I'm checking in on you guys everyday. Maybe this baby is a boy, although, I voted a girl. In my experience, they are a bit more stubborn about making their grand entrance into this world. Both of mine went past my due date, though not by much. Almost there my friend. Oh and guess what? I will be a Spring-er soon. We close on our house on Monday.
Hang in there Kelsey and know that I am having all the same experiences. The nights are horrid...I dread them at this point. Don't worry about how big the baby is or isn't, you will be fine. Both Mac and Lilly were huge and I didn't have any problems with delivery. I am not as small as you, but we are both skinny people, long legged gals. You'll hang and do great!!
I will be thinking of you as I struggle through another long night tonight....
Oh...you look cute...but your eyes do look a bit tired.
It will soon be over....or should I say it will just be beginning???
We grandmas out here can't wait to hear the word also!! Praying for you all!
Nana in the north
You're doing great! When God decides it is time for that perfectly made baby to arrive the timing will be perfect. Praying for your weary mind and body. I went past 40 weeks with both of mine and Kyndal was a planned c-section. I totally remember the swelling and the pain at night. Keep us informed. Can't wait to hear all about him/her.
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