I think my body is done being pregnant just as much as I am mentally done! I have been having contractions since last Friday, they haven't been consistent so I know it isn't actual labor, but they do NOT feel good. It hurts to laugh, sneeze, cough, stand up, sit down, roll over...well these days being comfortable doesn't really exist. I went to the doctor on Tuesday and found out that my contractions have at least done something! I am now dilated to 3cm, 50% effaced and Mason's head is even lower (if that is possible). I still haven't gained any weight (whoo hoo!), I am measuring 36.5cm (still small) and Mason's heartbeat sounded so strong and healthy! Thankfully my doctor told me that if I am still pregnant on Tuesday that he will strip my membranes to get things moving along. Hopefully my body will just go into labor before then!
Today is my last day at work because I can't function anymore during all of these contractions! I will miss some of the people I work with, but it will be nice to be able to focus on having this baby.
Hopefully next time I post I won't be pregnant anymore and instead I will be happily snuggling with my little Mason. I have done everything in my power to induce my own labor and nothing has worked (go figure). I know that Mason will come when he is ready, but I am still going to do my best to get things going! As much as it hurts I am going to be going on a lot of long walks, swimming, squatting, etc. to encourage him to come out! Wish me luck...
Hey- I have been thinking about you today. I hope that maybe you wont get this because you will be getting to know Mason with him on the outside:) Let me know if there is anything I can do for you guys.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't work for everyone, BUT, I was able to break my water with Dylan and Landon when I was feeling pressure and having contractions like you are. I was NEVER dialated though (lucky duck!). Anyway, I would sit on the toilet and bear down as hard as I could WITH the contractions. My water broke with both of them on the toilet, believe it or not! :) I know you're probably hearing a lot of ways to try and induce labor from lots of people, but I, for one, was grateful that someone told me to do this. I didn't do it with Todd or Emmy, but it worked with both of the ones after!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! Here's to hoping things get going at a more steady pace REALLY SOON! I predict this weekend you'll have your sweet boy in your arms! :)