I hit 37 weeks yesterday, and the reality of childbirth and impending motherhood is starting to sink in. I grabbed a book on breastfeeding off the shelf at the library and then--what the heck--grabbed two more. Intellectually, I know the basics, but it dawned on me that i could stand to study up a little more. I'm also worried I haven't been practicing my breathing/ relaxation techniques enough. I have been doing stretches religiously, so there is that at least. I can still cut my own toenails even though my belly has suddenly gotten huge, and my pelvis aches a bit when I walk. I find myself taking at least one or two naps a day on my days off, and I have to fight the urge every day at work. At my appointment with my midwife today they gave me my records to take over to the nurses when I go to labor and delivery. My midwife talked about when it was time to go to the hospital, and to not worry about timing contractions until it was difficult to do anything through them. I tested negative for Group B Strep (so no antibiotics during labor, yay!) and my blood pressure is still nice and low, so everything is looking up for a good, old-fashioned delivery.
Basically, I could have this baby in a month, or I could have him tomorrow. I have to be prepared for either scenario. I'm not. I'm prepared to have him when he is due and not too much earlier or later than that.
I get tired very quickly these days. I've accepted that and just ask T to do what I cannot. He is a rock.
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There were days I did put my head down on the desk at work even though I knew I absolutely should not do it. I finally found times I could ask a co-worker to spell me for a few minutes to shut my eyes in an office or break room. No sleeping, but just some relief from that tired sensation. And a snack.
Glad to hear things are normal. And it's good to see that having a baby can bring the parents closer together as they take care of the new person in their family, even before the baby's born.
This will be a time of some anxiety as you think about what is just ahead and feel like you have to make decisions about things you've never had experience with. I hope it is also a time that you'll trust in your preparations and in inspiration. It will come.
Love you!
Welcome soon baby! Reading helps, even after the 'natural instincts' should be kicking in. Keep having your lovely T do as much as possible and have him get used to it so you then have a very equal partnership for forever! Love and Prayers for a safe arrival.
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