I had to post some polls for my blog readers to vote on while we wait for this baby. I am really feeling like a bottle of emotions right now and can't decide where I am going to land. I think that's the point...I am going to just continue feeling many different ways. For one, greatly anticipating with excitement. Next scared to death. Then...not ready. Followed by "ok...better get ready. Last, ahh...I want to cry!
I am having daily Braxton-Hicks contractions, cramping, backaches and overall physical fatigue. Baby Jacobs has had his head lodged in my pelvis for at least the past 3 weeks. But no noticeable movement or labor symptoms yet.
I am polling about the baby’s weight and due date because I am really wondering myself. For example, being that it is my first baby I am curious if all these daily symptoms are normal or if I am just very sensitive to my body. Friends who have recently had kids have said that he will come early for sure with all the pre-labor symptoms I've been having for weeks now. I think it might just be normal 3 trimester stuff. But I have wondering several times already if “this” is what labor feels like. Obviously not.
Also, I am not gaining weight much anymore and I feel like I am much smaller - belly wise - than I imagined I would be. Of course, I am told often that I am huge. So who knows? All a matter of perspective.
Anyway you look at it...I am still relatively comfortable and I think Baby Jacobs is too. My weekly visits to OHSU have been a great pleasure. Everything is checking out completely health, normal and risk free. At my next visit my midwife will check to see if I am dilating or effaced at all. Hopefully Baby Jacobs is starting to think actively about entering the world. Until then...we wait.
4 years ago
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My friend, I love your honesty and openness about this journey you are on. But then, that's you...I loved that about you, all your introspection and analysis. I appreciate that.
Oh, and don't you dare name him Jackson Michael...do you not see the pervert pop prince reference? And Jackson Bear sounds like a retreat up in the mountains or something. Oh, but I do love the name Jackson; it's on my list too.
And y'know, I am out for hire to do murals, but didn't your mom do something special in his room already? Can you believe I've never even met her?
Oh, one more thing: I just got a replacement camera yesterday; found it on bubbs and managed to get it for $350. Keep your eye out for deals cuz they're out there! Love you, friend.
I had tons of Braxton Hicks and weeks of painful false labor with Katya. It was so frustrating. She ended up being a week late but it is a good sign that you are having all this stuff. Sure hope for you that he is either early or on time!
I am curious to see if there is any progress by next week at all as well. I have what is known as an "irritable uterus" and have lots of prelabor symptoms early on too. It will be neat to see what your body does in response to those symptoms. It is very possible that you are so in touch with your body that you notice what some women wouldnt (I think I am one of those in tune too) Either way, you are SO CLOSE! 12 days?!?!?!? Can you believe it? Love ya, and hang in there, I am so thankful you are both healthy. What more could you ask for?
I can totally relate to the myriad of emotions you are experiencing. I felt every single one of them all at the same time too! One thing I learned from my own labor/giving birth experience is to just be open to whatever ends up happening. I think people set themselves up for disappointment when it doesn't happen the way they pictured it. I, personally, TRIED (key word) not to picture it in my mind because I didn't want to get set on it going a certain way. That may not be for you, but I just encourage you to be "open" regardless. It will be amazing, beautiful, and completely worth it no matter how it happens! You probably are getting close, but there's really no telling! Just try to walk as much as you can even now, despite how uncomfortable it is to walk with a baby head in your pelvis!
I totally agree with your friend Lindsey about the Jackson Michael reference. I didn't catch it at first, but now it's just creepy! :)
Praying blessings of peace and rest and calm over you while you wait. Remember, He makes all things beautiful in HIS time.
You are so close Jen! I am thinking of you often friend. No matter what, you get to go home with an amazing miracle from the Lord. Sounds like he will be here soon:) Love ya!
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