And the misery continues.....

I had been looking forward to today's appointment, as I was supposed to be getting my membranes stripped. I had visions of going into labor within the next couple days thanks to the membrane stripping....but now those visions are gone! Errr!

Since Dr. Hurry only works Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and coincidentally my clinicals are on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week, I had to schedule my appointment today with Jen, the Nurse Practitioner. Last week, Dr. Hurry recommended membrane stripping, but since Dr. Hurry isn't at the hospital until tomorrow, Jen didn't feel comfortable doing the procedure today. And, then she proceeded to tell me that membrane stripping didn't work for her, and it only caused terrible pain. In my head I laughed and thought "yeah well being this pregnant and going to clinicals for the next 3 days is just as painful." I could've taken the pain of the membrane stripping at this point, believe me.....

Now, I may sound a little bitter....and I'll admit, I am. I had gotten my hopes up this past week thinking that even if it may not have worked, at least we were trying to get things going. If I were getting to stay home and relax on the couch for the next week, I'd be able to swallow this a lot easier....but, I'm not....I have to suck it up, put a smile on my face, and waddle myself to management clinicals.

Dr. Hurry has scheduled an induction date for February 25 at 6:30am, which I'm really hoping isn't necessary since I really don't want to HAVE to be induced (and also because it's another 8 days away). So, for now, I'm praying, walking, eating spicy foods, and driving over every bumpy road I can find to ensure I'll go into labor on my own...so wish me luck (and sanity) over the next week :)

Oh, and tonight, I'm trying Japanese food (recommended by my good friend, Mandy)....who would've thought?? Hopefully it works!

Be back to post soon!

Lots of love ~ Courtney

38 week appointment

Well, I thought I would be getting checked for dilation today, but my dr. apparently only checks at 36 weeks and 39 weeks. So, looks like I'll be waiting another week to see if there's any progress. I know dilation doesn't really predict a date for labor, but I was looking forward to seeing if there was progress -- it would've given me the encouragement I need to keep going for the next couple of weeks!

Anyway, at 39 weeks she will also be stripping my membranes. It's a process where the doctor separates the amniotic membranes from the uterine wall. It's thought to release hormones that can help stimulate labor. It's not a sure fire way to get things going, but it's possible. She is also going to go ahead and schedule an induction date for after February 22nd, just in case I haven't went into labor by then. She joked that as soon as she schedules a date for induction, I'll end up going into labor on my own -- so get on the phone lady and put me on the schedule!!! :)

Overall,....pretty uneventful this week....now we just wait, and walk...lots of walking....

Hopefully my next post will say "He's here!"....so check back soon!

Love ya,
Court

Pooped out...and over it

12 more days, and I don't think I can do it anymore!

I'm 38 weeks, 2 days and I'm pooping out on this pregnancy stuff already. I don't know how my Mom did this for 42 weeks when she was pregnant with me! I'm thinking she must have been crazy!!! I'm absolutely exhausted, my body is aching in places that just shouldn't ache, and that whole post I wrote a few weeks ago about him not being a 10lb baby...well, I'm starting not to believe it anymore. I'm actually thinking he may be closer to 15lbs instead :) Or, at least that's what it feels like.

It seems so close, and I know that 12 days really isn't that far at all.....but my back and pelvis do not agree! And, if he's anything like me, I'm sure he'll wait until the last minute to do anything. So, I'm not going to get my hopes up that he'll be here any earlier, but I suppose I could dream :)

I'm going to my 38 week appointment tomorrow....hopefully we'll have progress. Wish me luck!

Love,
Court

37 week appt....not quite

It seems every time I have to drive up to Clarian North, we end up having terrible weather. My appointment was scheduled for 9:15 this morning, and by 9:15 I was only half way there. At that point, I had already been driving an hour. Of course the weather wasn't bad until right before I left....go figure. I think I may have reached a maximum of 10mph on the interstate. So, I decided to call and cancel. I turned around and came home, only to eat a quick meal and get back out in this crappy weather to go to work. It took me about 45 minutes to get to work (which is usually only about a 15 minute drive), and then my car got stuck in the parking lot....again, go figure. The good news? Now, I'm home from work and the day is over! Hopefully, the 38 week appointment next Wednesday turns out to be better!!! Hope everyone made it safely through the snow today....be safe!

Courtney