I am now 34 weeks pregnant, and we are on pins and needles around here. We're so excited that we keep thinking Emily will be here any day now! In all reality, we know we have 6 more weeks, but we can't help but think she'll arrive early. I had lots of sharp back pain Friday and into the wee hours of Saturday. (This is how my sister's labor started, so I was being cautious.) I've had lots of contraction pains--I suppose that's what they are-- but there's been no real pattern to it. Yesterday morning at church, I had to sit with my arm in the air so I could pry my wedding ring off my finger. I also had to unzip my boots so all my excess ankle would have room to walk! I suppose Emily is just gearing up in there, getting ready to make a big entrance.
Up until this point, I have done absolutely no reading about labor or delivery. I suppose some of you might frown upon this, but I really think I might rather be surprised by everything. You know the saying..... "Ignorance is bliss." I did get out a book our doctor gave us and read a few chapters on Friday, but I'm not going to stress over it all. They say that being stressed over labor can make the pain worse, so really, it's like I'm giving myself an early epidural by trying not to think about it too much! :)
Things are really good here. I'm going to try and work on the nursery this week. Why am I not motivated? The rest of my house is clean and orderly, but I can't bring myself to sort through that closet of leftover boxes in the nursery. I know I need to get in gear, but I'm finding it really hard to get started!
Brad is doing an OB month right now, and he's not too thrilled about it. He didn't want to be so "up close and personal" with deliveries right before our own. He loves babies, but he never has liked delivering them. I can imagine that I wouldn't be a fan either!
Hope everyone is doing well. We're just waiting around here. :)
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Angie...you are too funny. I know exactly how you feel. We'll pray she doesn't come too soon, but definitely don't want you to get sooo uncomfortable. My wedding rings didn't fit for a long time...so I am impressed you made it this long. I stretched out a bunch of pairs of shoes too that I can no longer wear...ugh! Oh...did I mention you look adorable pregnant. Don't worry about reading everything in the world about labor and delivery. As long as you know the warning signs and when to head to the hospital...the rest will take care of itself. I read so much that I was scared to death...but ended up with a c-section, so I never got to experience the labor labor! You will do great. Can't wait to see pictures of baby Emily! Enjoy these last few weeks with just you and Brad! Take care! We love yoU!
i'm with kate--don't worry about reading up on labor. your labor nurse will explain everything. we did a childbirth class, but i'm not sure we came away with very much except the things that specific hospital offers. but you'll be just fine. i think from here on out is the hardest part because of all the waiting. just try to enjoy some time with just you and brad. you look great.
You look so cute! Wow, not too much longer huh! I wouldn't read anything about it either. I did and it really didn't help! It is not as bad as some people make it out to be! Michael and I didn't even do the childbirth classes...it all turned out okay! :) Good Luck!
Hang in there Angie! You look adorable! All I will say is if they have to break your water in the hospital, ask for an epidural BEFORE they do it! The contractions come on REAL strong after that! You will do great! Love you!
Get that nursery ready, girl! =)
Amen Becky. I couldn't read the books, watch A Baby Story and thought I was going to cry in our childbirth classes and yet somehow I got through it. You'll be great and seems like Brad will be more than ready.
I thought for sure my babies would be late but both decided to come early. James arrived at 35 weeks and Lilah at 37 weeks. Just have your bags packed and you should be fine. God's timing is perfect. Little Emily will come when it's time.
Can't wait to see photos of her.
p.s. thanks for your consistancy in leaving comments on my Blog. It's nice to know you are a faithful reader Angie!
Hey! I think you're wise to not stress over labor. I don't even recommend child birth classes--they just scared me. I look at it this way. It's something you've got to do. Many women have done it. You're tough and you can do it too. Thank goodness for epidurals, though. :) Love ya!
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