Today is Brighton's Due Date
September 3, 2010
September 3, 2010
I had my 40 week appointment today and Dr. Nicholson finally checked my progress!! I was so relieved to hear her say "I can feel the baby's head!" My cervix was 3 cm dilated and 70% effaced this morning and the baby's head was down at -1 (this is good and means she is ready to come out!)
Dr. Nicholson also scraped/broke my membranes and now I am experience some very light bleeding just an hour later!
I've consistently been experiencing Braxton-Hicks contractions all week. They started out pretty inconsistent last week. They have not been painful at all but have been pretty strong so my uterus is doing it's job!
I did schedule a 41 week appointment and ultra sound for a stress test next Thursday and I have an induction scheduled for Monday, September 13 at 11:00 just in case! It is highly doubtful that I will make it to next Thursday - keep your fingers crossed!
My bags are packed, minus the toiletries that will get thrown in a bag when we're ready to go, we've got the dogs taken care of and now I just need to clean the house so it's spic and span when we return from the hospital with Brighton! I'm praying for a weekend delivery:)
How far along? 40 weeks, today is our due date!
Total weight gain/loss: About 33 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Ready to throw them out the window.
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: I have not slept much at all the last 2 nights. My hips, back, and groin area are really uncomfortable and it is a task to roll over - which I do every 5 minutes it seems like. I get up to use the bathroom non stop and getting out of bed takes quite a bit of arm strength - I can't wait to use my ab muscles again!
Best moment this week: Finding out that labor is probably just around the corner!
Movement: A lot the last two days - it feels like she is diving towards my pelvic area.
Food cravings: Not really - but I did attend a baby shower and ate about 10 lemon bars so I made some the other day - mine weren't quite as good though!
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: YES! Finally! 3 cm dilated, 70% effaced, head down at -1 in the pelvis and we've got some blood, too!
Belly Button in or out? Hasn't changed - flat.
What I miss: Using my ab muscles.
What I am looking forward to: Going into labor!
Weekly Wisdom: REST before labor comes!
Milestones: Finding out how far along we are in the labor process:)
Dr. Nicholson also scraped/broke my membranes and now I am experience some very light bleeding just an hour later!
I've consistently been experiencing Braxton-Hicks contractions all week. They started out pretty inconsistent last week. They have not been painful at all but have been pretty strong so my uterus is doing it's job!
I did schedule a 41 week appointment and ultra sound for a stress test next Thursday and I have an induction scheduled for Monday, September 13 at 11:00 just in case! It is highly doubtful that I will make it to next Thursday - keep your fingers crossed!
My bags are packed, minus the toiletries that will get thrown in a bag when we're ready to go, we've got the dogs taken care of and now I just need to clean the house so it's spic and span when we return from the hospital with Brighton! I'm praying for a weekend delivery:)
How far along? 40 weeks, today is our due date!
Total weight gain/loss: About 33 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Ready to throw them out the window.
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: I have not slept much at all the last 2 nights. My hips, back, and groin area are really uncomfortable and it is a task to roll over - which I do every 5 minutes it seems like. I get up to use the bathroom non stop and getting out of bed takes quite a bit of arm strength - I can't wait to use my ab muscles again!
Best moment this week: Finding out that labor is probably just around the corner!
Movement: A lot the last two days - it feels like she is diving towards my pelvic area.
Food cravings: Not really - but I did attend a baby shower and ate about 10 lemon bars so I made some the other day - mine weren't quite as good though!
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: YES! Finally! 3 cm dilated, 70% effaced, head down at -1 in the pelvis and we've got some blood, too!
Belly Button in or out? Hasn't changed - flat.
What I miss: Using my ab muscles.
What I am looking forward to: Going into labor!
Weekly Wisdom: REST before labor comes!
Milestones: Finding out how far along we are in the labor process:)
We'll keep everyone updated via text and Facebook as much as we can! We are excited to introduce our new addition to the world, our family, and friends!
Ahhhhhh! I am hoping she pops out tomorrow morning so I can be there!!! I have to work every night this weekend (boo!)...or maybe Sunday morning so Benji can come, too! So Happy for you! and sooo excited!
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