Can you believe we are here? The final (at least that’s the plan) week of gestating! One of my friends just had her baby, another will be induced this coming Monday, and I am trying to wait patiently for this little one to make his or her appearance.
At my 39 week appointment on Monday, my OB surprised us by telling us I was dilated to a 3.5 and 70% effaced. I didn’t think the contractions I had been having were doing that much! She had me set an appointment for 40 weeks, but says she really doesn’t think I’ll be there. Of course, I hate to get my hopes up, but that was some awesome news! She also made sure baby was indeed head down – thankfully, yes!
My doctor has asked me to come straight to the hospital even if I just *think* I’m in labor and even if they have to send me home. That’s not something I like to do (the going home part), but after the last couple of births going so much quicker, she just wants to make sure I make the drive without too much trouble. And frankly, I’m kind of hoping for a more “leisurely” birth. (don’t laugh!)
Many of you know I travel quite a way to give birth in a hospital and with a doctor that is VBA2C (Vaginal Birth After 2 C-sections) friendly. The hospital is about 45 minutes from my mom’s house, so I am currently staying with her, which is why this week’s update is a photo of my belly and her dog…
Bailey has decided I am his new best friend and my belly makes the perfect perch!
So…here we go! Anxious to see what this week brings!
Rébecca says
Praying for you and that upcoming birth ! It shouldn’t be long now.
My baby was born this past Monday at 39 weeks and 3 days. It has been so much fun this pregnancy to read your updates that matched my own pregnancy weeks and to know that others mothers were going through the exact same things.
You may have tried this before, but thought I would let you know in case it could help. After taking RRL tea daily thoughout the past months, I tried the “very strong brew” (see here http://birthingbody.org/2008/10/15/red-raspberry-leaf-tea-story/) with the onset of labor, and I believed it helped majorly. I had a very easy and manageable labor until it was time to push (that’s when things got hard and very painful, especially since this was my biggest baby yet and he had shoulder dystocia). Definitely my easiest labor so far (6 babies) !
Amy says
Congratulations! Checking our your RRL info now!
Nikki says
I am checking in daily. Cannot wait to “meet” your newest gift!
Whitney says
Ah!!! That is such exciting news!!! Hope everything goes smoothly!!! 🙂 I’m headed to the dr today and hoping to hear similar news! 🙂 good luck!!!!
Mystie says
It’s so *hard* to not get one’s hopes up. 🙂 I will be praying it all goes well for you.
Diana says
Many, many prayers and good wishes for your upcoming birth! We can’t wait to see pictures of the little one in just a few short days!!
Diana
Corli says
So exciting!
I am praying for you for a blessed birth, and a joyful welcome of your new little person.
julie says
Wishing the best for you as I type this…it is 11:15 am here where I am in MO on Wednesday…am thinking…you could be having that sweet baby at this moment with you being so close! What a wonderful Christmas gift He has sent to you and your family 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 (A smile face for each of your family members, including this new little one!) Be Blessed this Christmas Amy
Jamie @ Our Little Schoolhouse says
Our little Merry was born December 19th and just last year we had a Christmas Eve baby boy. Just fun and crazy this time of year with all the celebrating. Will be thinking and praying for you in the days and weeks ahead.
Amy says
I have a December 19th daughter too! 🙂
Laura Lane of Harvest Lane Cottage says
Father God, in the name of Jesus, I pray for a safe and healthy birth for baby and momma and for baby to be strong and healthy. Thank you God for blessing this dear family. Amen
Happy birthday and happy Christmas!
Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage
Lisa says
Boy Amy, you have been quiet for a few days now! I wonder if you have a little bundle yet, who probably looks just like all the other little Roberts cuties! Praying for you!