Well I wish I had good news to report, but unfortunately things are going downhill pretty darn fast at this point. Still no baby announcement obviously, but hopefully that will all change here pretty soon (my mantra these last few weeks). My blood pressure is boarder line, and I now have +4 swelling, which for those of you who, like me, aren't familiar with nursing terms, +4 is VERY significant and not good at all. I've been ordered to rest and that's about it. I am super thankful my mom and sister are here because they are taking such good care of me and the boys allowing me to get the rest I need. I've started some supplements given by the midwives to help with the blood pressure and it was down a bit this morning already which is very good news. Unless Baby Avigail decides to come before Sunday evening, my midwives will most likely come and "strip my membranes" to try to get something going next week. I've had no signs that labor is even close so I'm assuming that will be the plan and Lord-willing I will have a baby by or during 42 weeks. And at this point that's about where things stand. I will keep you all posted should any changes arise. I'm pretty much completely miserable physically and, given the fact that I had a nervous breakdown in the midwives office yesterday afternoon at my appointment (for various reasons...some not mentioned here) I'm really struggling emotionally as well. I know this too shall pass, but you cannot possibly understand what I'm talking about unless you've lived it..and I know there are several women that live it, or have experienced the physical and emotional stress that accompanies a difficult pregnancy. I just never wanted to be one of them. But hey, life deals you things and you cope. By the grace of God, you cope. And you come out stronger and I know in the end, when I see this beautiful answer to prayer, that all of this will be far from my mind and I will have nothing but thankfullness, love and joy in my heart.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
41 Weeks
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Eli was born at 41+3, after more than two weeks pf prodormal labour. I know how you feel. I was under a deadline of induction (VBACs make drs so nervous) so that was stressful as well. She will come out eventually!
praying for you Jess! It certainly isn't easy.
Did you go over with the boys too?
I'm sorry things are so difficult at this point, Jess. I'm praying for ya. Here's hoping for a great birth and a strong healthy baby in the VERY NEAR future. Much love!
I am sorry you are dealing with this. I can't imagine. You look great. I hope she comes soon. I was certain this was a new baby post! I'm keeping you in my thoughts.
Oh, Jess, I'm so sorry things have been so tough lately. I, too, am glad you have family there to take care of you and chase after the boys so you can rest. She WILL come. I know it's hard to believe sometimes (Micaiah was born at 43 weeks), but no one was ever pregnant forever. She WILL come, and it really can't be too much longer, even though it feels like that now. Rest, take care of yourself, take your supplements, do everything the midwives tell you, and you will be okay. We love you!!!
Oh I reaaly feel for you! Evie was born at 42.5 weeks. And I was just miserable those last couple of weeks. And other people asking when I was due did not make it any better. :)
Well, we are praying for you! And soon you will have a beautiful baby girl to hold and kiss and dress in pink!
Keep us updated. I seriously check your blog 4 or 5 times a day waiting for a "she's here" or a "i'm in labor" post. It will be soon friend!
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