Today I had my weekly OB appointment. I am 50% effaced, and still closed. Although my cervix is closed, Dr. McMillian said that his head is “RIGHT THERE!” I have also dropped considerably since last week. I think I was measuring 36 weeks, and her measurements today have me at 34 or 35 weeks. SOOOO……. LOL…..we’re having a baby soon!
Everyone (and I mean EVERYONE, even strangers!) point out that I have dropped so much (even people who’ve never seen me before, LOL). I haven’t noticed too much, although there has been a bit more pressure down there. It’s not uncomfortable, really, but there are times when I feel like he’s definitely there, hitting my cervix!
I have started parking at work, instead of taking the shuttle in, in the event that I go into labor and need to get home quickly. I know my coworkers said that they would take care of me, but I really would like to be able to handle my own transportation. If I have 30 mintues of uncomfortable labor pains, I am LEAVING! And if my water breaks, not sure if I will be able to drive myself or not. But you better believe I’ll try! 🙂
So we’re down to the last few weeks, if not days…. I’m really starting to feel a bit nervous about what I am going to have to do (i.e. labor and delivery), as well as to “re-learn” everything, and to learn how to develop new systems for things. I’m curious about what he will look like. I’m curious about how I’ll handle a newborn again, after going through preschooler years of independence, etc. But I’m sure all will be fine!!!
What an exciting time! It’s really happening!
I would write more, but it’s nearly 12:30 a.m. and I would like to squeeze in a bit of reading before I head to bed. More later!
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