doc appt.

Well.... I had my last Non Stress Test appt....I was very dizzy and they were worried about my coloring and my bp shot up. They had me there for over 2 hours and I heard them talking about what to do with me. I was contracting a lot and the high risk doctor thought I was going into labor but the nurse had to explain to him that these contractions were not new. He sent me to go get blood work done and all of it turned out okay (kaiser emails you and u can look at your results). He increased my medicine dosage which sucks. I hate taking more meds. Oh well.

I'm still contracting. I have an appt at 3:30 tomorrow for the doctor to check to see if I am dilated and if so he is going to strip the membranes. I tried to have it done a week ago but it couldn't happen so hopefully this time it can. The lady next to me at the NST appt said that it's really painful. She's had it done 4 times but she said it's worth it to get labor going. It should't last long though...the pain, I mean.... But who knows, maybe I'll go into labor on my own and not make it to my induction. That would be good.

Sarah came over and put finishing touches on the room. She hid the wires to the lanterns and it looks lovely. I have to ask if she can be in the room for the birth as my Doula. Ok well....that's really all for now.

I am not sure if I have written about how much I LOVE ice cold drinks right now. The colder the better. It's the weirdest thing. Ok. goodbye.

monday morn

woke up crampy....drank rest of gatorade and need more..... will see if cramps get stronger.

Sunday evening.

Well....still having light contractions. My friend Lisa described her contactions as when she was in so much pain she became delirious and I am not anywhere near that point but I'll let you know when I get there.

updates for today....well, sorry boys but I have to keep it real, things are getting ready for breastfeeding because I started leaking today. If only there was a BABY for gosh sakes.

I ate pineapple, mango, and bounced on a birth/yoga ball AND we tried different pressure points oh and walked.... Prob won't do anything but who knows....

Tomorrow I have an appt at 1 something. Tuesday is membrane stripping. Julian is concerned about making his fantasy draft but I am sure that things won't happen unti I go stay at the hospital on wednes. or thursday morn.

contractions

off and on last two nights but nothing strong enough. keep thinking, "this could be it!" but no... soon enough, I suppose...

nesting

Ok so the nesting has officially begun....yesterday I was so happy to scrub out the fridge. I feel much better now. Today I made sure to vacuum the living room, clean the bathroom counters, mirrors, doors, floor, toilet and started Julian's bathroom....and then did the kitchen floor and counters....and I STILL have some energy. I hope this means that Leah wants to come out.

back to the countdown....6

6 days until induction. I felt really relieved last night as I was in my own nice bed and not in the hospital....and then today it felt good to not have drugs pumping through me making me feel horrible and contracting. So overall- today has been good! Now if only she would come on her own before next week so that I don't have to go through this next week and I can go through some labor at home and relaxed.

the NST appt went well. I was having a bunch of contractions but they didn't hurt. They are getting stronger though. My next and last appt for that is on Monday. I hope that I have her by then though and don't have to go in.

Sarah might be able to be at the birth now which is good....so I have to email my doc and see if he's okay with it.

Having more contractions now....such a tease.

nausea

Today has been a day of feeling sick and nauseated. I woke up in the middle of the night feeling sick and it is lingering. At least I don't have to go in and get induced today though.

So here's a little TMI... yesterday they checked my cervix (internal exam) and I am still not dilated, it's still long (both not signs of labor) but it's soft which is really good. That means it's starting to get ready for labor. He said that when it's regular it feels like a styrofoam cup but when it is soft it feels like frozen yogurt. haha his comparison, not mine. Anyway, that's the update. The goal is that the other 2 things will be better come this time next week. I hope that she comes on her own before then because it will be less painful.

I have a doc. appt tomorrow morning and then one Monday afternoon and then one Tuesday afternoon and then Wed. induction. Same pattern as before. Over and Out.