Patience and Planning...
Patience and Planning. Unfortunately these two action words don't exactly go hand in hand... Yesterday I had my 36 week check up HOPING that the little person growing inside me would be working her way down and getting anxious to come out. That was not the case. As I lay there, waiting for the discomfort to end, my doctor informed me that nothing was going on down and there and then he added, "it could be awhile." Of course I am sure you are all thinking, "she's only 36 weeks, why would she be so anxious to be done," but when you are chasing around a two-year old and working a full time job, you are ready to be done being pregnant. This is where the patience virtue comes in. I have never been one to be patient. I have always known it wasn't my strength and you would think that I would have learned that every time I am required to utilitize patience, it is probably God saying - "hey - RELAX..." But somehow I can't seem to RELAX and enjoy these last few weeks. The swelling ankles have set in, my husband would rather sleep on a hide-a-bed that have to endure my snoring and the acid reflux in my throat is more than I can bare. And then there is the planning side of things... I have my maternity leave all mapped out - only 7 weeks off and I am going to make the best of it. I am tying up all the loose ends at work, getting the new year's budget in order and making sure my laptop works at home so I can stay connected to the world.
I know, I know I should RELAX and take these last few weeks in stride but all I am asking for is a little progress in the cervix department... I just want to see my baby and open a new chapter in the book we call life.
Sorry for my rant. I am just struggling to stay positive when I can't even fit in a restaurant booth anymore. :-)
I know, I know I should RELAX and take these last few weeks in stride but all I am asking for is a little progress in the cervix department... I just want to see my baby and open a new chapter in the book we call life.
Sorry for my rant. I am just struggling to stay positive when I can't even fit in a restaurant booth anymore. :-)
posted by Minnesota Mommy at 8:06 AM
3 Comments:
AMEN sista! I TOTALLY understand your pain. When I went back to the dr. this week for my 38th week there had been NO CHANGE. I'm still at 1.5 dialated and 60-70% effaced. I kept thinking in my mind that this baby was coming early...just like her brother. If she comes 9 days early like Ty did, then that will put her here on Monday (only 4 more days!!). But with NO contractions happening in the past 2 weeks I'm starting to doubt my theory that she will be early. But let me tell you my body is ready to NOT be pregnant anymore. I'm having the reflux but my biggest problem is just being HOT. I can't keep my house cool enough (I've given myself a sinus infection by cranking the air down so low..which makes things more miserable) I wake up every hour at night soaking in a pool of my own sweat...Yesterday I was giving Ty a hug and he asked, "what's that smell?" Come to find out it was BO...Now that is gross! All that to say bring on the complaints and the groans I'm right here with yeah. Hey..we have to take advantage of this being pregnant together stuff! Love you!
You and April both are in the same position. I understand completely, but I don't have any good advice. I'll just hope she comes early for ya.
Having two is really something else. It's amazing how you can love them both so very much. It's so fun for the three of us to be experiencing it together!
Hi. 2005 or 2007, you look great. One of the most wonderful memories I have of your mother is an image of her pregnant body. It is indulably etched forever in my mind; it is a pleasant memory. A pregnant woman can be a beautiful thing to a husband and father. Take care. Love, Dad.
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