A “good 1 cm”……Yep, that’s about how far I am dilated so far. A LITTLE more progress from last week, but not much more. I was 1 cm last week, too! Dr. McMillian said that I am a “good 1 cm” (i.e. almost 2 cm, but not quite there yet). I’m still about 50% effaced. She didn’t even measure my uterus because I am so low anyhow. Seriously low! Anyhow, I don’t think I kept as good of a record with Kwabena, either. With him I was 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced at 37 weeks. I went into labor 1 day before I was due, and had him ON my due date at 1:54 a.m. So, I’m actually expecting to deliver very close to my due date next week. I’m hoping for this Sunday…..Dec. 13th….my birthday! 🙂 How cool of a gift would THAT be?! 🙂
I had my final ultrasound yesterday with Dr. Kramer. Because of suspected pre-diabetes (thanks, Dr. Franklin….grrrr….), I have been monitored even MORE closely than I was with Kwabena, but everything worked out perfectly. I passed both glucose tests in prior months, and Ohene is growing at a healthy, normal size. They measured him to be 7 lbs, 6 oz! Of course, there is some margin of error, but if that is correct, that would put him to be just about the same 8 lbs, 4 oz. that Kwabena was on his due date. Again, we shall see!
I’m a bit more nervous this time around, because I both KNOW what to expect and DON’T know what to expect! I know what could happen (ugh, bad 4th degree tears…..) and I know how labor feels…..But I don’t know WHEN it’s going to happen, and where. At work?? Middle of the night so that I’m exhausted (um…it IS 1 a.m. as I type this; what am I thinking??)?? I just don’t know. And I only hope that I progress as quickly as I did last time, and that it was as manageable as it was last time. I just don’t know. Last night I had some major gas pains that started in the afternoon, and lasted until the evening. It was okay when I was sitting, but the minute I would stand up, I couldn’t even stand up-right! And when Ohene would move around, it was like he was pushing the gas around, making it painful. Kwasi swore I was in labor, LOL….Unlike with Kwabena, where he was in denial about my labor and contractions until the hospital actually admitted me. LOL. Last night I told him I was NOT in labor, because I at least knew the difference between gas and labor pains. I did have some uncomfortableness in my lower back, but it fizzled out overnight. Just like Kwasi had suggested (“You better sleep it off!”). LOL. He’s so not ready. HAHAHA
Plus, it still feels a bit unreal! I know–crazy to think that, since I’ve had more than 9 months to get used to the idea. And I feel him move daily. LOL But all I’ve known is being Kwabena’s mommy. So to imagine another child, is a little abstract. Other 2nd time moms have said this, too, so I know I’m not the only one. But I know once he gets here it will all sink in, so I am not worried.
I’ve heard from 2nd time moms (e.g. in my mom’s group), that I’m in for a somewhat rude awakening when Ohene comes! Whatever routine that I may have down, I can just throw that out the window. LOL. I honestly don’t think it’s going to be that challenging. I mean, okay, yes, challenging, but not unenjoyable. Not that anyone has said it would be unenjoyable. But I guess I am just comparing things to how it was with Kwabena–countless moms have said how hard being a mom is. Well, I’ve never really thought it was hard. Maybe because Kwabena was/is a good baby/child. Or maybe my patience level is tight. Or maybe because….well….whatever the reason, it’s not been hard. I don’t get easily frustrated, either. So maybe my coping skills will be oh-so-superior? HAHAHA! Only time will tell!!! But it should be interesting! I’ll be sure to come back to this post to eat any of my thou-can-do-everything-Superwoman beliefs 😉
Anyhow, I’ve got Ohene’s things packed up. Mine aren’t packed, simply because everything I will need I am still using daily. But it will be easy to toss them all in the bag.
Just hoping and praying for a safe delivery….That Ohene will be fine….That Mommy’s ass will remain intake (please, God!)…. and that the transition will be as smooth as possible.
I would love to write more, but as I said, it’s 1 a.m…..well, 1:13 a.m…..and at this late in the game (39 weeks exactly today!), I really should head to bed and get well-rested in case it’s a LONG NIGHT of contracting and delivering! LOL
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