Still Pregnant?

YEP. Still pregnant. As a matter of fact, I've decided that I will remain pregnant forever. That's what it feels like anyway. I had this thought this morning about how my weekly doctor appointment was set for Wednesday instead of Friday this week and it just seems like I should be 39 weeks pregnant already. I'm still 38 weeks. UGH!

I've been VERY irritable lately. So a big "I'm sorry" to my family or those who have had to deal with me. I'm sorry you annoy me so much right now. It will pass, I promise. I will soon be holding my new little and the horomones will begin to balance out. Not to mention I will be able to sleep comfortably, my belly won't be in my way, by boobs might be sore and I will likely still be sleep-deprived but I can handle that.

Today my doctor appointment was lengthy and boring but I di dfind out some good news. When I arrived it was 1:21pm and my appointment was set for 1:30pm. At a little after 2:00pm they finally called me back. I got a non-stress test where they monitored me for contractions and checked baby's heart beat. They assured me that baby is doing wonderfully and that they wanted to do a cervical check. The midwife checked my cervix and told me I am 3cm dilated, 50% effaced and that my cervix is VERY soft. ALL GOOD THINGS! I really wanted to know how things were going in that aspect because I have been having so much pelvic pressure and contractions are irregular but very present. It looks like my body is working hard and doing it's job!

I talked to the doctor about my birth plan and how I don't want anything. No drugs, no interventions, no nothing unless medically required. He stated that he didn't want to go past 41 weeks but that I was looking good and I could probably just have the baby at home on my own based on my first birth being so easy, fast and problem-free! I laughed but secretly thought to myself "don't tempt me!" HAHAHA I would be the lady that chooses to la bor at home and then realizes it's too late to go to the hospital. I only live 10 minutes from the hospital but my bathtub seems so much more hassle-free, right? I wouldn't do that on purpose (at least not with this one) because of insurance but if labor and delivery comes THAT fast, hey, at least I know my doctor approves, right?

So the midwife suggested I keep on doing what I'm doing, sitting on the yoga ball, sitting cross-legged, taking baths a few times a week and getting massages from my other half. I will do so! I keep telling them how I hope this is my last appointment until the baby is born but I really think she's coming either June 23rd or on her due date (like my first born), June 27th. So I guess we'll just hae to wait and see. I don't think anything I try will actually put me into labor unless I'm already ready... I'll just have to let nature take it's course. I would rather have a happy, healthy READY baby than exhaust myself trying to get her out and find out she's not ready yet.

Wish me luck!

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