If I was guessing I would probably say I don't think it'll be quite that much longer this time, but then again there's no sure way of knowing these kinds of things! I'm definitely having all of the signs of early labor though so the good thing about that is hopefully things will go super quick once the active phase kicks in. My biggest challenge has been not getting any rest but we are focusing on taking some natural stuff and doing things to help me sleep and the past couple of nights have been a little better in that area. It will nice to not be so worn out for when I do deliver! The other thing that I think may be effecting things is he seems to be flipping from anterior to posterior position a lot, which seems to cause the contractions to start or stop at certain times. Trying to stay on my hands and knees and rubbing essential peppermint oil on my lower back to encourage him to stay in the right place.(yes, it actually does work!) Hopefully he will do so when it's time to actually have him. I'm not too keen on delivering another "sunny side up" baby this time like I did on #2! Ouch!
As for other stuff, the uti/kidney infection looks totally cleared up. (yay!) My blood sugar is still challenging but manageable as long as I'm careful with what I eat. Everything else seems to be doing well, other than just not knowing why my uterus is contracting so much every day. There could be lots of explanations for that though so probably something we won't be able to figure out for sure. It can be annoying and I am super sore a lot of the time, but I'm just trying to not let it get me too discouraged. Which I accomplish better some days than others for sure!
Here's a picture of me Thursday at my 38 week checkup. In all my big belly glory! Please keep praying for health and strength for us both and that I'll just keep hanging in there until it's time for this little guy to make his grand entrance! After last weekend I'm wondering how he's ever going to manage a more dramatic one?! lol Maybe my next update will be that he's finally here. One can always hope anyway. :-)
*linking up with Sarah at My Joy-Filled Life again....be sure to check out all the other pregnant bloggers too!
You are a stunningly gorgeous pregnant momma! Ina May used the term "mystic beauty" last night to describe the sacred look of a woman on the verge oflabor. That is you! Mystic beauty!
ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic! Seriously! Those last few weeks are so rough, especially when having prodromal labor. How do you handle those who keep checking in to see, "have you had that baby yet?" (As if you wouldn't call them.)
ReplyDeletePraying for you!
Thank you, ladies!! So encouraging for you both to leave such sweet compliments when I just feel huge and uncomfortable at this point. :-) I tried replying to each comment seperately but blogger isn't cooperating for some reason so just decided to respond to both. Thanks again for the comments!
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