Monday, January 5, 2009

Almost Done, I hope~

I have my 39 week appointment in the morning. I only have one week left, "technically." I had some great contractions going on Saturday and Sunday, but they didn't keep going. My body isn't one to go into what some call early labor, but I can only pray that my body will naturally go into labor on it's own. With the last two pregnancies I have had the amniotic fluid is very low. With Caleb, I had little fluid left, so they scheduled an induction right after his due date. With Madelyn, I had an ultrasound on my due date, and they found that there wasn't any fluid left, which they admitted me into the hospital that night for an induction. So, I am not really sure what the Dr. will recommend for me tomorrow. It does make me a little leery about waiting until next week to check the amniotic fluid, since Maddie's was gone on her due date. Plus, with my history, it seems that the fluid is gone quicker with each pregnancy. I wonder if the Dr. will order an ultrasound tomorrow? I know that my body is preparing for labor, and I know the baby is "technically" full term, so if we did induce, I think that the baby will come fine. However, there is a strong side to me saying that I should just leave the baby alone, and let he/she come when they are going to make their debut. Then I struggle with the thoughts of what if something is wrong, or what if the baby doesn't have adequate fluid. Of coarse, I totally WANT to be done being pregnant, because I have been in terrible pain. I cried everyday for the last 3 days from just pain from walking. I seriously need to just be done. I praise God for this baby, and for the miracle of birth, but I want to have the baby in my arms now and let my body heal. So, what do I do? It really keeps me in the middle. I am just going to pray over it all, pray that God will put me into labor in the next few days (or hours)...and see what the Dr. says tomorrow. I just need to keep calm, and relish in this last week of pregnancy, right? Because, I will miss being pregnant and feeling my baby move and groove inside me, right? Hmmm...I wonder about that some days. :)
I will post an update after tomorrow. I am sorry that I haven't been up to doing much blogging lately, but I really am not in the mood lately. PLUS, I have been so tired!
I will try to keep posted on here when the baby comes, and what we have (boy or girl). This baby has really baffled us on who he or she really is going to be. I have done the drano test with this baby, and the test revealed a boy. Then, just over the last week/week and a half, I have done the ring test, and that revealed I am carrying a girl. (you hold your wedding ring over your belly on a string, and if it moves like a pendulum ~back and forth, you will have a boy, if it moves in a circular motion, you will have a girl). I did this test with Madelyn, and it was accurate~ results and her sex. I know those tests are just for fun, and I really don't hold a lot of stake in them, but they are fun to do nonetheless. Plus, it is just pure fun to guess. Only our Lord knows since He created such a miracle! I will let you know when I have the chance to let you know!

8 comments:

My Trendy Tykes said...

Take it easy.....You are almost done now!

Linda

Grandma J said...

That baby is going to make HER appearance when SHE makes it. I don't care how much boy stuff you have. JK, I could be totally wrong, what do I know?

Susan said...

Praying for you... Hope Baby comes soon! Can't wait to hear all about him / her! :)

Alicia @ refinedisaiah648.blogspot.com said...

You poor girl, I am praying for you!! C'mon baby its time...make your debut!! I cant wait to see pics and know if its a boy or girl!!

Judy said...

THinking of you and hope all goes well (and quickly!)...

Anonymous said...

Praying for you! Hang in there!!! Wishing for a safe, healthy, and quick delivery! Can't wait to hear!

Alicia @ refinedisaiah648.blogspot.com said...

Oh I forgot to ask...are you dialated at all?? Is there any progress?

Qtpies7 said...

Maybe we should pull out the draino again now that you are farther along. Who knows???

I will be so surprised if this baby is a girl. You really are much more emotionally stable with this one, even though you and Terry are not so sure lately, lol. You couldn't keep it from us last time.