....still pregnant!
40w5d, per my OB. 40w1d per my own calculations.
Regardless, we are doing well. BP, weight, urine, fundal height, Baby's heartrate are all right on track. I had a Non Stress Test today, and Baby passed with flying colors. I am still 1-ish cm dialated, but my cervix is soft, and still fairly posterior. No way to effectively strip my membranes.
I have an appointment for another NST, an ultrasound (to check amniotic fluid levels), and to discuss a "more aggressive approach toward seeing this baby" (per OB) on Thursday 3/24. My practice isn't totally comfortable with inducing me due to my previous c-section, so I have no idea what their thoughts will be? I'm hoping I can put off induction as long as we are both healthy and everything checks out okay. I am really hoping I'll go into spontaneous labor on my own before all of that!
My dream of 3/18 was incorrect, everyone's theory about the Big Full Moon this weekend was wrong....this baby definitely has its own agenda and timeline :)
I'm getting a bit weary of everyone's questions, comments, texts, phone calls, e-mails, FB posts, questioning the status of me and the baby. Clearly I am still pregnant, and clearly, this Baby will come out eventually.
Tim and I have enjoyed some kid-free time courtesy of our parents. Friday night Tim's folks had the boys while we had a date night ~ out to dinner (Out.back) and to see a movie (The Lin.coln Law.yer), and then Saturday we slept in until 9:15 AM! And we got some housecleaning done (cleaned the fridge/freezer, and underneath it and the stove) and had another "date" to Bor.ders for a new book each and a coffee! Woo hoo!
My parents took the boys last night, and we went to dinner (mexican, yum-o!) and then just hung out, reading in peace and quiet.
I'll definitely be the first to admit though: it is very nice to have them home. It was soooo quiet here! I also hope we are able to give them some "normalcy" and good sleep (why do they not sleep as well other places?) before the new baby comes.
Hopefully I'll be posting with news on Baby's arrival soon!
Beth
I am Wife to one and Mama to four. I married the only boy I ever loved, and was given four more that make my heart burst every single day. I love doing laundry, attempting to live frugally, and figuring out how to help my boys expend their boundless energy. And I'm still trying to figure out exactly how to respond to, "Wow, you have your hands full!"
My Main Man
Tim & I have known each other since we were in high school (and yet, he married me anyway!). He's smart, loves books, and always has me laughing. He is my best friend, and the most amazing father to our sons. Cliche, but true: he is my other, better half, and I thank God for him every single day!
Number One
Jacob made me a Mama in June of '06. At 5, he is the oldest of our crew of blue. He loves trains, swimming, reading books, and going on adventures.
Number Two
Following his big brother by 18 months, Wyatt is our Christmas Eve babe. He is full of spunk, the Middle Child, and all boy. He loves sweets, horses, and making a mess.
Number Three
Every bit a surprise, but loved with every fiber of my being, Nathaniel joined our family in September of '09. He is our little spit-fire, and has more energy than than our oldest two combined. Nate is a Mama's boy, has quick hands, loves playing ball and climbing on everything, and trying to keep up with his brothers. Most days he succeeds! We often wonder just what he will be "teaching" in his new role: Big Brother!
Number Four
Everett is our youngest, born at 41.2 weeks in March '11 . He was the biggest of our guys at birth: 9 lbs, 2 oz and 22 inches. He is easy-going, cuddly, and sweet-smelling. He loves to eat Cheerios, be outside, and be held by Mama. He is already being tested as The Baby by his Big Brothers ~ and he certainly can hold his own. It is hard to believe that his presence makes us a family of six!
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