I have always considered myself a patient person, but I have learned how very impatient I truly am. Waiting on our baby girl to come has been quite the roller coaster, especially for an already hormonal, sleep deprived version of Shailynn. Here is the condensed scoop on what has been happening.
10/8: Around 9:30-10:00pm I started to have contractions that began to become consistent and more powerful as time went on (they were coming and 3-4 minutes). My mom was on her way as soon as she heard. She stopped in Vegas to pick up Shannon and Isla. They drove all night and arrived a before 6am. Around 4:00am I was able to drift off to sleep (thanks to hypnobabies tracks). I woke around 5:30 and they contractions were gone!
10/9: Still no more contractions.Walked and ate spicy foods and tried "other means" of inducing labor with no avail.
10/10: Went on a "hike" as my mom kept calling it :). It really was just a walk up the canyon. I did however run a bit, hoping this would spark something...but nothing. Mini meltdown.
10/11: Had a doctor's appointment. Dilated to 3+ (almost a 4) and 90% effaced. She also stripped/sweeped my membranes (separating the placenta from the cervix). This wasn't very painful at all...the doc said it is because my cervix was very ready. She said that sweeping the membranes works to induce some woman and not for others. After this appointment I thought for sure the baby would come that day or the next. I contracted a little after the appointment. We walked around the mall to keep me moving but as the day went on so did my baby girl's chance of having the awesome birthday of 10/11/12. Oh well.
10/12: My mom scheduled me and appointment with an acupuncturist...she had too much time on her hands to research methods of inducing labor. Don't ask me why I just went along with this. Ok, well it was probably because I was getting desperate to get baby girl out of my body. And besides my mom did/does acupuncture all the time and believes in it. However, I knew it was a mistake after the acupuncturist put some needles in and then hooked them up to cables that resembled mini car jumper cables and my mom said "Oh I've never seen this before." Anxiety set in. It did not lessen when he turned on the machine and my hands started twitching uncomfortably. I made it through 15 minutes of this "current" running from my hands to my feet. The acupuncturist was full Chinese and spoke broken English. It was difficult to understand how he said it would help induce labor...all I understood is that "it will make baby strong, strong baby." This was also very unsettling. Lesson learned....no acupuncture for me, at least in regards to labor induction.
10/13: Walked all day. Went to SLC farmers market and City Creek. After a meltdown at the end of the day, I settled in my mind that baby isn't coming until November.
10/14: Not a thing. More stressed about mom and Shannon being here without the baby here. We did take some pictures on the Provo River trail. See below. We also had a great Sunday dinner with Brittany and Andrew over.
10/15: Woke up with resolve. Walked 3 miles with my mom. Felt the baby lower, but nothing more than this. Just tried not to stress. We went to the movies and saw Pitch Perfect. Felt great to laugh a lot.
Today: Learning to accept the baby and my body's time table is increasing my patience ten fold. I have accepted that I had to be at least 1 week off my due date calculation. I know I am not 2 weeks off though. I realize that I have been so focused on wanting the baby girl here for me and my family's convenience instead of focusing on her what she might need. I am planning on going to the chiropractor today and maybe get a prenatal massage (advice from a friend's sister that went into labor shortly after doing so). Just trying what I can and mostly focusing on relaxing. I am so grateful for the time I have gotten to spend with my mom, Shannon and Isla, it has been wonderful!
The stripped shirt makes me look even bigger.
My hubby is such a stud!
Look as this lil angel!
Isla loves Mimi!
P.s. Sorry I still haven't posted pics of the nursery. It is next on my list.
Hang in there, she will be here soon enough! You are worried too much :) Telll Shannon and your mom to go home and then it will probably happen.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I fully understand the temptation to scream in anxiousness at having to wait, try to relax, you don't want your muscles to be all tight when she finally decides to make her entrance. "Two weeks either way!" is what they used to tell us, and man did I hate that!
ReplyDeleteOn the flip side both Katie and Kaila were ten month* babies, and as the extra time was torture for me, they came out as happy good babies who grew up sweet, smart, and lovely...so perhaps your little one is just gathering up last minute bonus traits!
Take some warm baths, get a pedicure, and try not to worry, she'll be here soon enough and she'll be lovely and perfect!
*Katie's due date was September 14, she came October 25. Kaila was February 14, and she came March 16. Boo and Hiss, but they were worth the wait!
1. Your blog is cute.
ReplyDelete2. You are cute.
3. Your baby is probably really, really cute. I'm sure she'll come soon! I hope my little doula sister gave you some good tips. And I have high hopes for the chiropractor and massage!
You can do it!
yay for anticipation! :) Hang in there. You're awesome and your delivery is going to be awesome and you baby is going to be beautiful and awesome and I love you! Just remember-- there is an end. And then, you'll be playing with your beautiful little girl wondering how she ever fit into your tummy.
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